At Siddhbalaji Manokamna Mandir

“Shraddha, samarpan aur smriti ka pavitra bhoj”

The Tehrvi Bhojan is a traditional meal organized on the 13th day (Tehrvi) after a person’s passing. It marks the conclusion of the mourning period and is performed as part of the Antyeshti Sanskar to honor the departed soul and offer prayers for their peaceful journey to the afterlife.

Spiritual Significance

• Symbolizes the completion of the soul’s transition from the earthly realm
• Offers gratitude and shraddha to ancestors and the departed
• Brings together family, friends, and community to share in remembrance and prayer
• Invokes blessings for peace, forgiveness, and liberation (moksha) of the soul

Ceremony Highlights

• Pind Daan and Tarpan rituals (if not already performed)
• Shraddha Pujan by the family priest
• Bhog and Prasad offered to the departed soul
• Tehrvi Bhojan – A satvik (pure vegetarian) meal served to Brahmins, relatives, and guests
• Ashirwad and Smriti Sabha – Sharing memories and blessings

Meal Details

• Prepared with purity and devotion, often without onion and garlic
• Includes traditional dishes like puri, sabzi, kheer, dal, rice, halwa, etc.
• Served with humility and respect, often followed by daan (charity) to Brahmins or the needy

Service Details

• Location: Siddhbalaji Manokamna Mandir or family premises
• Includes: Purohit services, bhojan preparation, serving arrangements, and prasad
• Optional: Bhajan Sandhya, Garud Puran Path, or Smriti Sabha