Alternative option for the Shraddha ritual

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If none of the above listed steps are possible due to unavoidable circumstances or financial problems, only as a last resort, you can consider carrying out this option of the ritual.

Go into an open space outdoors and face the South direction.

Raise both hands up in the air (to denote surrender) and pray to Deity Dattatreya, “I am helpless. I pay obeisance to all my departed ancestors. Let all my departed ancestors be satisfied through my devotion. O Deity Dattatreya, You only please give momentum to my departed ancestors and relieve me from the debt to my ancestors.”

Remember the most important ingredient in all of the above steps of this ritual is your spiritual emotion and gratitude to Deity Dattatreya and God. We pray that you gain maximum spiritual benefit from this ritual.