Barsi (Annual Death Anniversary Puja) is performed each year on the anniversary of a loved one's passing, offering prayers and remembrance to honor their memory and seek peace for their soul.
120 min Physical Death & Ancestral Rituals
Why perform Annual Death Anniversary Puja (Barsi)?
Honors and remembers the departed soul with reverence
Seeks continued peace and blessings for the soul
Brings family together annually to remember their loved one
When should Annual Death Anniversary Puja (Barsi) be performed?
Performed on the annual anniversary of the death, according to the Hindu lunar calendar date or the Gregorian date, per family tradition.
How is Annual Death Anniversary Puja (Barsi) performed?
Sankalp
The family takes a vow before the pandit, remembering the departed by name.
Tarpan
Water offerings are made in memory of the departed soul.
Havan & Prayers
A fire ritual and prayers are offered for the soul's continued peace.
Brahmin Bhoj
A meal is offered to a Brahmin or those in need, in the departed's memory.
Items needed (Samagri)
Water, black sesame seeds, and kusha grass for tarpan
Havan samagri
A photograph of the departed
Food for the Brahmin bhoj offering
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Barsi the same every year?
The core rituals stay similar each year, though the scale of observance can vary by family.
Can this be performed away from the family's hometown?
Yes, it can be performed wherever the family currently resides, or online with a Panditji's guidance.
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+ Travelling charge collected by Panditji, if applicable