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shraddha [shrah-duh] ExamplesWord Origin noun Hinduism.
- one of several funeral rites performed at intervals after a death.
Origin of shraddha 1780–90; Sanskrit śrāddha, derivative of śraddhā faith Examples from the Web for shraddha Historical Examples of shraddha
Dahon or burning (in which case the wife may die with him,) and the Shraddha, or Pinda.
Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. II
Francis Augustus Cox
Shraddha, or Pinda, is an offering made to the manes of any deceased person, on an appointed day after his or her death.
Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. II
Francis Augustus Cox
He who kindles the fire shall perform the Dospinda: but her own son, or nearest relations, must perform the Shraddha.
Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. II
Francis Augustus Cox