In the sacred tradition, the days for honoring one’s ancestors through the rite of śrāddha are carefully prescribed. Except for the fourteenth day, each subsequent day is considered praiseworthy for performing these sacred offerings. Among these, three Anvaṣṭakā days stand out as particularly auspicious, as does the fifteenth day in the month of Māgha. The times for offering cooked rice to the ancestors remain constant, day by day, and must be observed faithfully. If these rites are neglected at the passing of relatives, the consequences are dire—one becomes subject to suffering in hellish realms. Yet, when śrāddha is performed during the solstices, equinoxes, and even during eclipses, the merit gained is boundless. In fact, offerings can be made on all lunar mansions, especially when one seeks specific desired outcomes. Each lunar mansion brings its own blessings. Under Rohiṇī, a child is obtained; under Saumya, one receives the brilliance of Brahman. Punarvasu bestows land, and Puṣya brings prosperity. Aryaman grants wealth, while Phālgunī leads to the destruction of sin. Trade flourishes under Svāti, and Viśākhā brings gold. Mūla is auspicious for agriculture and success in sea travel. Śraviṣṭhā fulfills desires, Vāruṇī grants great strength, and Yāmyā bestows life if śrāddha is offered. Kauja grants victory in all endeavors, Budha fulfills all desires. Under Śama and Īśvara, one gains long life, and on Pratipat, auspicious sons are born. On the fourth day, small animals may be obtained, while the fifth brings excellent sons. The eighth day is especially favorable for success in trade, and the eleventh day brings silver and sons endowed with the brilliance of Brahman. The fifteenth day is most powerful, always granting all desires to those who perform śrāddha. For those who have perished by weapons, a śrāddha should be performed in their honor. Thus, for both enjoyment and liberation, it is the duty of the twice-born to perform śrāddha. When śrāddha is performed at the time of a son’s birth or similar occasions, it is known as ‘pārvaṇa’, especially on festival days. The rite performed for a single ancestor is called ‘ekoddiṣṭa’, while śrāddha for prosperity is ‘pārvaṇa’. When one is about to embark on a journey, the sixth day is prescribed for śrāddha, and this should be observed with great care. The eighth day śrāddha, when dedicated to the gods, frees one from fear. Especially in certain regions, the merit gained from these rites is endless. The ancestors themselves sing a verse, which the wise proclaim: If even one among those gathered journeys to Gaya and performs śrāddha there, the ancestors are liberated, and that person attains the highest state. Varanasi, where the god Hara himself resides, is especially sacred, as are Kurukshetra, Kubjamra, Bhrigutunga, and the great shrine. The banks of the Sarasvati, Pushkara, Vetravati, Vipasha, and especially the Godavari are all places where the ancestors are always satisfied. By offering wheat, sesame seeds, and mung beans, one satisfies the ancestors for a month. At the time of śrāddha, vidāri and bharaṇḍa roots should also be provided, along with śṛṅgāṭaka and kaśeruka, with utmost care. The offering of sheep’s meat satisfies the ancestors for four months; bird’s meat for five months. Goat’s meat brings satisfaction for eight months, and raurava meat for nine. With hare or tortoise meat, the satisfaction lasts for eleven months. Thus, the tradition preserves these sacred instructions, guiding the faithful in honoring their ancestors and attaining both worldly and spiritual blessings.