Thila Homam or Pitru Homam or Yagna

“Thila Homam is a powerful Vedic ritual, performed to remove the negative effects arising out of Pitru Dosha (Ancestor Doshas)”.

Thila Homam/ Pitru Yagna are performed for the departed souls for peace of one's ancestors and to receive the blessings of ancestors. It is performed once in a year in the month of Aadi (July - August) on New Moon day or it is also performed 45th day or on the departed day of the soul. It is also a remedy for someone who is suffering from Pitru Dosha in his/her horoscope.

Importance of Thila Homam

The dead soul awaits desperately to become free from the evil powers or hell. Devotees also believe that these souls are haunting or roaming in space and thus the Shastras advice the Thila Homam as a remedy to give the soul peace and to relieve it from negative forces. The Homam helps the soul find its way to rebirth or sends such a soul back to the lotus feet of God.

Benefits of Thila Homam:

Thila homam is also called as Sukrutha homam that helps for experiencing more advantages in life.

• It helps in providing relief to the dead souls and protects them from the clutches of hell.
• Also, it helps in driving away the sufferings of the dead souls.
• It provides immediate relief from the unexplained sufferings and worries.
• The homam also brings good wishes and blessings for a happy, healthy and unhindered successful life from these alleviated souls.

Mantra for Thila Homam

Mantra 1:Ohm Namo Bhagawate Vasudeway
Mantra 2:Ohm Shree Sarva
Pitra Dosh Nivarnaay Kaleshm Han Han Sukh Shantim Dehi Fat
Svahaa

Ideal days to perform Thila Homam

Most auspicious time is in Mahalaya Amavasya which is an annual ritual that is celebrated 15 days before Navaratri. It is known as the Shradhha Paksh in most of India. Thila Homam can be performed as per tithi (time of death) and if that is not known then it can be performed on any Amavasya.

Materials required for Thila Homam

The major ingredients of the Thila Homam are sesame seeds or ‘Til’ or ‘Ellu’, Homam or Havan samagri and all the holy materials that one needs to offer to the Agni Dev or the Holy fire while chanting mantras.