: The offering of cooked rice balls ( Pindas ) mixed with sesame seeds, symbolizing the physical nourishment of the ancestors.
In Sri Vaishnava tradition, the ancestors are not viewed merely as spirits, but as being in a state where they require the "pinda" (rice ball) offerings to sustain their journey in the afterlife.
: The offering of cooked rice balls ( Pindas ) mixed with sesame seeds, symbolizing the physical nourishment of the ancestors.
In Sri Vaishnava tradition, the ancestors are not viewed merely as spirits, but as being in a state where they require the "pinda" (rice ball) offerings to sustain their journey in the afterlife.