The book \\\\\\\"Vaarshik Shraadh Paddhati\\\\\\\" (वार्षिक श्राद्ध पद्धति) is a ritualistic manual published by Shastri Prakashan, Prayagraj, and authored by Shridhar Shastri.\\\\r\\\\n\\\\r\\\\nThis book provides the complete methodology for performing the Annual Shrāddh (commemoration ritual), which is conducted every year on the death anniversary of a departed family member.\\\\r\\\\n\\\\r\\\\nKey Details and Contents\\\\r\\\\nTitle (Hindi): वार्षिक श्राद्ध पद्धति\\\\r\\\\n\\\\r\\\\nAuthor: Shridhar Shastri (श्रीधर शास्त्री)\\\\r\\\\n\\\\r\\\\nPublisher: Shastri Prakashan, Prayagraj (शास्त्री प्रकाशन, प्रयागराज)\\\\r\\\\n\\\\r\\\\nLanguage: The book contains the text in both Sanskrit and Hindi.\\\\r\\\\n\\\\r\\\\nPage Count: It is typically a compact book of around 52 pages.\\\\r\\\\n\\\\r\\\\nFocus: The book focuses solely on the procedure for the Vaarshik Shrāddh (annual death anniversary ritual).\\\\r\\\\n\\\\r\\\\nKey Procedures Included:\\\\r\\\\nThe manual provides a detailed, step-by-step guide for the correct performance of the Shrāddh ceremony, which is a crucial part of the Karmakanda (ritualistic section of Hindu Dharma). It is reported to cover:\\\\r\\\\n\\\\r\\\\nGhatdān Vidhi: The method for offering a ghaṭa (a pot, often containing various items as a charitable gift).\\\\r\\\\n\\\\r\\\\nPreparatory Work: The actions and rituals to be performed before formally beginning the annual Shrāddh.\\\\r\\\\n\\\\r\\\\nShrāddh Prārambha Vidhi: The formal method for commencing the ceremony.\\\\r\\\\n\\\\r\\\\nMantras: The specific Sanskrit mantras and saṅkalpa (vow) formulas required for each step.\\\\r\\\\n\\\\r\\\\nPiṇḍadān: The process of offering piṇḍas (rice balls) to the ancestors.\\\\r\\\\n\\\\r\\\\nConclusion: The final steps to successfully complete and conclude the annual Shrāddh with all scriptural formalities.\\\\r\\\\n\\\\r\\\\nThe author\\\\\\\'s goal is to present these complex rituals in a clear and simple language (Hindi and Sanskrit) so that priests (Purohits) and devotees can perform the Vaarshik Shrāddh correctly.
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