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—the ritual of offering water and sesame seeds to satisfy and seek blessings from one's ancestors. While many residents perform these rituals at home, several ancient temples and holy water bodies in and around the city are considered particularly auspicious for these rites. Rudraksha Ratna Key Locations for Pithru Tharpanam in Chennai Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur pithru tharpanam places in chennai
While Marina is famous as a tourist spot, its northern stretch near the War Memorial and the Kaantharmaran fishing hamlet is a designated spot for ancestral rites. The confluence of the Bay of Bengal with the Coovum River is considered a Sangamam . Performing Tharpanam here is considered highly meritorious because the sea represents the ultimate destination of all earthly rivers. Early morning, before the crowd arrives, hundreds of devotees can be seen standing knee-deep in the saltwater, facing east, offering Arghyam (water libations) to their forefathers. : Specific mantras are chanted to invite and
. Legend states that Lord Sun once worshipped Lord Shiva here, making it an auspicious site for rituals involving the association of the sun and moon Parthasarathy Temple (Triplicane) The confluence of the Bay of Bengal with