CHART FOR THE THARPANAM Remember the names of 3 generations. Then write Name and Gothram.

Gothram Sharma Nama Roopam Pithru

PITHRU VARGAM (MALE) Vasu Rudra Aditya PITHRU VARGAM (SPOUSE) Vasu Rudra Aditya MATHAMAHA VARGAM (MALE) Vasu Rudra Aditya MATHAMAHA VARGAM (SPOUSE) Vasu Rudra Aditya RESPONSIBILITY Everyone has responsibility to discharge duties and one among them is "Pithru karma". We are required to perform Shraadha karmas (pithru karma) after the demise of Father. Failure to perform the enshrined duties will earn the wrath of Pithrus and ultimately cursed by them. "Pithru tharpanam" means "to satisfy pithrus". Here Pithrus are those passed away and referred to as "Pithru Vargam", Mathamaha Vargam" respectively. Should anyone want peace, wealth and good health for seven generations - they should perform pithru karmas without interruption. Failing to execute these karmas or performing without much interest but as a routine, will not keep the Pithrus happy. Therefore, we request everyone to do it according to laid down procedures and Shradhaa. Matha Maha Matha Maha Matha Maha Pitha Maha Pitha Maha Pitha Maha Matha Maha Matha Maha Matha Maha Pitha Maha Pitha Maha Pitha Maha

Besides these two pithrukarmas (each year shraadham), doing Amaavasya tharpanam, Mahaalaya paksh, Maasa SangramaNams, Eclipse (sun&moon), are important. WHOM TO PERFORM THARPANAM 1. Those not having Father &/or Mother, must do. 2. Such Tharpanam Pithru (Father) Vargam will comprise of 6 persons. If Mathamaha (Mother Lineage) still lives, then no need to perform Tharpanam for that Lineage. PITHRU VARGAM MALE LINEAGE A. Pitha - Father B. Pithamahar Grand Father C. Prapitha Mahar - Fathers Great Grand Father FEMALE LINEAGE D. Matha Mother E. Pithamahi Grand Mother F. Prapithamahi Mothers Great Grand Mother

MATHAMAHA VARGAM MALE LINEAGE FEMALE LINEAGE

G. Mathamahar Mothers Father J. Mathamahi Mothers Mother H. Mathu: Pithamahar Mothers Gd. Father K. Mathu: Pithamahi Mothers I. Prapithamahar Mothers Gt Grand Father L. Prapithamahi Mothers Gt Grand Mother If all the 12 persons are no more, then performing Tharpanam for all the 12 is MUST. If anyone is still living, then one more person to be added from the previous lineage. For example: If in pithruvargam, grandfather is alive, then the sequence will be Pithru (father), Pithu: Prapimamahar (grand father's father), Pithu: Prapimamahar (grand father's grand father) to be performed. Likewise if mother is alive, Pithamhi, Prapithamahi, Pithu Prapithamahi - to be performed. If mother is not alive (pithamahi), Matha, Prapithamahi, Pithu Prapithamahi - to be performed. Similarly, before beginning the Tharpanana mantram, remember clearly the name, gothram or keep it handy (refer to chart above) and then begin Tharpanam.