Karyakramam from the 1st to the 13th day after cremation refers to the series of Hindu rituals performed by the family members to honor the deceased and ensure their peaceful journey to the afterlife. These rituals are a part of the mourning process and are performed with utmost reverence.
- 1st to 3rd Day: Initial rites are performed, including the Antyesti (final rites), where offerings like Pinda Daan (rice balls) and Tarpanam (water offerings) are made to the deceased, invoking peace for their soul.
- 4th to 7th Day: The family engages in purification rituals, including prayers and offerings to help the soul find peace and release from earthly bonds.
- 8th to 13th Day: The final rites culminate in the Shraddha ceremony, where prayers and offerings are made to ancestors to ensure the departed soul’s spiritual well-being and protection. On the 13th day, a significant ritual is performed, marking the end of mourning and ensuring the soul’s peaceful transition.
This series of rituals helps guide the soul, providing it with peace, protection, and blessings.
