Day 3
Tritiya (Third Day)
Focuses on clearing ancestral blockages and invoking smooth familial cooperation by remembering those who left on the third tithi.
Special remembrance
Ancestors passing on Tritiya tithi.
Mantra
ॐ कुल पितृभ्यो नमः॥
Om Kula Pitribhyo Namah
Salutations to the protector ancestors of our lineage (Kula).
Self-serve ritual steps
- Maintain a peaceful sattvic mindset throughout the day.
- Recite the mantra 108 times during the mid-day prayer.
- Donate food or essentials to someone in need.
Section context
Purnima to Panchami Tithis
Namaste. As we begin the sacred fortnight of Pitru Paksha, we open the doorway to connect with our lineage. These opening days set the foundation of respect, gratitude, and remembrance, ensuring that every ancestor whose soul transitioned on these early tithis is warmly acknowledged.