Can food with onions or garlic be offered to Brahmins in Shraddha?

No. Shraddha meals must be strictly sattvic, completely free from onions, garlic, asafoetida, and non-vegetarian items.

Tritiya Shraddha

Also called: Teej Shraddha

Dedicated to ancestors who passed away on the third tithi (Tritiya) of either Shukla or Krishna Paksha.

Key facts

Tradition holds that water and black sesame offered on the right tithi bring relief and peace to the ancestors.

Facing south and offering three handfuls of water mixed with sesame (Tila Tarpan)
Pinda Daan on fresh green kusha grass
Feeding Brahmins with kheer, puri, and seasonal vegetables

Can food with onions or garlic be offered to Brahmins in Shraddha?: No. Shraddha meals must be strictly sattvic, completely free from onions, garlic, asafoetida, and non-vegetarian items.