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Ritual
Tarpaṇa is a term in the Vedic practice which refers to an offering made to divine entities. It refers to the act of the offering as well as the substance used in the offering itself. Tarpana involving libations offered to the deceased ancestors using water and sesame seeds. It is observed annually by the Hindus.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 09.2020 |
Date Uploaded: | 07.2021 |
Photo Location: | KOLKATA, India |
Camera: | NIKON D810 |
Copyright: | © Sukhomoy Sen |