Masikam: The Monthly Shraddha Rites in the First Year
Masikam Monthly Shraddha
The shraddha performed each month through the first year after a passing — comforting the soul on its journey, on the correct tithi.
What is Masikam?
Masikam (Maasikam) is the shraddha performed every month during the first year after a person’s passing, on the lunar tithi of the departed. Each monthly offering of tarpanam and pinda sustains and comforts the soul through its year-long journey, until the first anniversary. It is one of the most important duties a family observes in that first year.
The monthly observances
Prathama Masikam
The first monthly rite, observed a month after the passing.
The monthly cycle
A masikam is performed each lunar month on the departed’s tithi through the year.
Una-masikam
Certain masikas are performed a little ahead of time, as the shastra prescribes.
Sapindikaranam
Near the year’s end, this rite unites the departed with the Pitrus, completing the cycle.
Comfort for the departed soul
In tradition, the first year is the soul’s passage from Preta (the departed state) towards becoming a Pitru (an ancestor). The monthly masikams nourish and ease that journey. Karishye’s purohits track the correct tithi for each month so no observance is missed.
Masikam, performed with care
Right tithi each month
Free panchangam guidance so every monthly rite falls on the correct day.
Complete samagri
Black sesame, darbha, pinda rice and all dravyas brought for you.
Verified purohits
Experienced Telugu purohits who perform masikam with correct paddhati.
At home, with dignity
Performed quietly at your home or a sacred place.
Arrange Masikam with Karishye
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Frequently asked questions
Q.What is Masikam?
Masikam is the shraddha performed every month during the first year after a passing, on the departed's lunar tithi, offering tarpanam and pinda.
Q.How many masikams are there?
One is performed each lunar month through the first year; some (una-masikam) fall a little earlier, and Sapindikaranam completes the cycle near the year's end.
Q.What is Sapindikaranam?
The rite near the first year's end that unites the departed soul with the ancestors (Pitrus), marking the transition from Preta to Pitru.
Q.Does Karishye fix the tithi?
Yes — we provide free panchangam guidance so each monthly rite falls on the correct day.