Samvatsarikam: The First Death Anniversary Rite
Samvatsarikam First-Year Rite
The first death anniversary shraddha — when the departed soul joins the ancestors — performed with full rites on the correct tithi.
What is Samvatsarikam?
Samvatsarikam is the shraddha performed on the first death anniversary — the most significant of the ancestral rites. It marks the soul’s passage from Preta (the departed state) to Pitru (ancestor), when the departed formally joins the lineage of forefathers and begins to bless the family. It is observed on the lunar tithi, one year after the passing.
What the rite signifies
Preta to Pitru
The soul leaves the departed state and joins the ancestors (Pitrus).
Joining the lineage
The departed takes a place among the family’s forefathers.
Blessings begin
From this point the ancestor blesses the descendants with wellbeing.
A solemn milestone
The most important observance of the mourning year, performed with full rites.
A multi-part rite
Samvatsarikam is traditionally observed across the days around the anniversary — including Unabdikam, Samvatsara-vimokam and the Abdikam — performed with tarpanam, pinda pradanam and brahmana bhojanam. The exact sequence follows the family’s sampradayam, which Karishye’s purohits guide.
Samvatsarikam, performed with dignity
Correct tithi
Free guidance to fix the first-anniversary tithi from the panchangam.
Full paddhati
Verified purohits perform every part of the rite per your sampradayam.
Complete samagri
Black sesame, darbha, pinda rice and all dravyas arranged.
At home or a sacred place
Performed with reverence wherever the family wishes.
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Frequently asked questions
Q.What is Samvatsarikam?
Samvatsarikam is the shraddha performed on the first death anniversary, marking the soul's passage from Preta (departed) to Pitru (ancestor).
Q.Why is the first anniversary so important?
It is the sacred transition when the departed joins the lineage of ancestors and begins to bless the family.
Q.How is it observed?
Traditionally over the days around the anniversary — including Unabdikam, Samvatsara-vimokam and the Abdikam — with tarpanam, pinda and brahmana bhojanam.
Q.Does Karishye guide the sampradayam?
Yes — our verified purohits perform every part of the rite per your family's sampradayam and fix the correct tithi.