35.a My father-in-law passed away on 5th August. My son’s upanayanam was conducted on 6th July. When is Avani Avittam for him? Should my husband perform Amavasyai tharppanam for one year? Is Mahalaya paksham applicable for my husband?

Avani avittam occurred during the month of Adi this year. Those who were unable to do Avani Avittam then must do so on Paurnami day of Avani. Amavasyai must be performed in the rukma form.
It is very clearly stated that Mahalaya tharppanam must be performed even during the years when one’s father or mother has passed away.
A few instead of performing Mahalayam as a tharppanam, do so as anna shraddha. They cannot do this.
But in our tradition, Mahalyam is done as a tharppanam. Hence one must perform Mahalaya tharppnam.

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