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Performing the Sri Vaishnava Shraddha Prayoga is one of the most sacred duties for a householder, as it fulfills the "Pitru Rina" or debt to one’s ancestors. In the Sri Vaishnava tradition, this ritual is uniquely centered around Lord Vishnu (Bhagavan), who is seen as the ultimate recipient of the offerings. What is Sri Vaishnava Shraddha Prayoga?

• Sri Velukkudi Krishnan Swami (Offers detailed Upanyasam on Shraddha procedure).
• Sri Anbil Ramaswamy Iyengar Trust (Provides a free PDF download link in the description box of their Shraddha lectures).

• Dharba (Kusha grass).
• Black Sesame Seeds (Til).
• Aroni (Fire sticks) for the Agni Sthapana (if doing Audaka Shraddha).

Sankalpa: The formal declaration of intent, specifying the time, place, and the names/lineage of the ancestors. sri vaishnava shraddha prayoga Free

• A: Both are similar, but Vadakalai might emphasize the chanting of the Pranavam (Om) more in the Arghyam step, while Thenkalai relies on "Namaha" alone. The free PDFs from Ahobila Mutt (Thenkalai) vs. Kanchi Mutt (Vadakalai) will differ slightly. Choose based on your family Sampradayam.

Phase A: Purification and Sankalpam (The Vow)

• Darbha (Kusha grass) is worn as a pavitram (ring) and a mekhela (waist band).
• The Sankalpam is unique. You recite: "Sri Bhagavat Yagna Karmaha... Pitru Runa Vimochana Sthala..." (To relieve the debt to ancestors in the manner prescribed by Sriman Narayana).