If father dies

  • No festivals for 1 year.
  • Do not visit temples located on hills or mountains.
  • Do not put money in the hundi.
  • Do not visit the Kuladeivam temple for 1 year.
  • Do not give money for naivedyam in the temple.

Allowed:

  • You may visit regular temples.
  • You may give dakshina to the priest (vadyaar).
  • Archana can be done only in the name of the deity, not in our personal name.