Shraddh is necessary for the satisfaction of the ancestors' soul and their soul fulfilment. Shraddh is an ancient tradition of Hinduism. This tradition has been going on since the Mahabharata period. During that time the first shraddh was performed by Maharishi Nimi, he was preached for this by Mahatpaswi Atri. The Shraddh takes place under the supervision of Brahmins or Pandits, although we must also know about its method. So let's know about the method related to Pitru Paksha .
Method of Shraddha or Pitra Paksha"
The day you want to perform Shraddh, you should get up early in the morning and have a bath etc. Wear clean clothes after bathing. During Shraddh, include sesame, rice and barley especially in Shraddh material. Now in the sequel, you have to make your ancestor's favourite food. Also, offer sesame seeds to them. After offering the sesame, you have to make Pindi of food and offer it to them. Provide food to the Brahmin. You can also feed your nephew. Apart from giving them Dakshina, you will also have to give clothes. In the final process of Shraddh, you must feed the crows. It is believed that ancestors come in the form of a crow.
Mantras of Shraadh:
During the Shradh process, use this mantra during the process. During the beginning of Shraddh, you will have to chant the mantra of देवताभ्य: पितृभ्य श्च महयोगिभ्यन एव चl नमः स्वाहायै स्व धायै नित्ययमेव भवान्युव तll Chant this mantra even after the end.
On the day of Shraddh, you should chant this mantra as well: ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय नमः
Do not use these things while performing Shraddh
Know how you can benefit from Shraddh and please your ancestors