In the absence of a son, what essential rituals must a daughter perform for her parents? According to Dharma, must the Dauhitra (daughter’s son) perform these compulsorily? If it cannot be done (because one is a minor or a boy who has not undergone Upanayana), are remedies such as Narayana Bali appropriate?

In the absence of a son, the services and Shraddha rituals performed by the Dauhitra are essential and must be performed by him. If he has not undergone the Upanayana ceremony or is a minor, others can receive the offering from his hand and perform the rituals. Once he undergoes the Upanayana ceremony at the appropriate age, he can continue the Shraddha rituals for them.