North India Statesman
The arrival of Pitru Paksha, the sacred sixteen-lunar-day window dedicated to honoring departed ancestors, often presents a profound theological dilemma for families who have lost an elder within the preceding twelve months. When the first annual death anniversary, known traditionally as Barsi or Varshik Shraddha, has yet to be observed, …
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