Tripindi Shradha is an offering in the memory of the dear departed.
If for three consecutive years the offerings are not made to the dear
departed then the dead gets vehement, so to calm them these offerings
are made.
Types of afflictions:
One month of humans equals one day for the dead. The day of new moon is
the lunar day for the dead. On this day Darsha Shradha is performed.
Unsatisfied dead harasses in the form of demon. Cancellation of rites
meant for the forefathers, denying offerings made in the memory of the
dear departed and spiritual procedures if not performed as per the
traditions then problems may arise from goblin, corpse, demi-gods, the
27'th lunar mansions and may led to religious discord. Such tribulations
may occur intermittently and may span in a period of one day, three
days or fifteen days. It may also lead to delay in marriage prospects,
failure in business, receding prosperity day after day. Tripindi Shradha
must be performed to resolve such calamities. Its assertion is
mentioned in "Shradha Chintamani".
Performing Tripindi Shradha:
This religious act should be performed at a holy place meant for demon
liberation or sacrifice. Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh are the main Gods in
this rite. Of the two kinds, from the earth, from the sky and spirit,
virtue, particle, irascible also infant, young and old dead in all
stages are oppressed with vehement emotions. In the end one must perform
Tripindi Shradha as per the tradition and conventions. Before this rite
it is necessary to undertake holy dip in Ganga for expiation and body
purification. Here Skhaur is not necessary. As Shakhur is innate part of
expiation, Tripindi rite is to be performed accompanied by wife. One
can perform this rite even if you are single or a widower. In this God
Brahma (Silver), Vishnu (Gold), Rudra (Copper) are omnipresent.