Masikam

Monthly Rituals for Ancestral Peace

Monthly ritual ceremonies performed to honor and provide peace to departed souls. A sacred practice to maintain spiritual connection with ancestors.

Monthly on the death tithi
3-4 hours
Masikam ceremony

What is Masikam?

Masikam is a monthly ritual performed on the tithi (lunar day) of a departed soul's passing. This ceremony is conducted every month for the first year after death and is essential for the peaceful transition of the soul. The ritual involves specific mantras, offerings, and prayers that help the departed soul progress on its spiritual journey.

Purpose & Significance

The primary purpose of Masikam is to ensure that the departed soul receives spiritual nourishment and blessings during the critical first year after death. According to Vedic traditions, the soul undergoes various transformations during this period, and these monthly rituals help guide and support this journey.

Ritual Components

Core Elements

Each ceremony consists of essential rituals performed in the proper sequence.

1
Tarpanam (Water offerings)
2
Pinda Daan (Rice ball offerings)
3
Havan/Homam (Fire ritual)
4
Brahmin Bhojanam (Feeding priests)
5
Daan (Charitable offerings)
6
Mantra recitation and prayers

When to Perform

  • Every month on the death tithi for one year
  • Starting from the first month after death
  • Typically performed in the morning hours
  • Can be performed on alternate tithis if primary date is inauspicious

Where to Perform

  • At home
  • At a temple
  • At pilgrimage sites like Varanasi or Gaya
  • At our designated ritual centers
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Package Includes

Everything you need for a complete ceremony, handled by our experienced team.

Experienced Sat Brahmin priests
All puja materials and samagri
Brahmin bhojanam arrangements
Daan and dakshina items
Complete coordination
Guidance throughout the ceremony
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the ceremony answered by our experts.

Masikam is performed every month for 12 months, starting from the first month after death. This totals 12 ceremonies in the first year.
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