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The Pitris (the fathers), are the spirits of the departed ancestors in Hindu culture. They are often remembered annually.

See also

  • Ancestor veneration

Reference

  • Dictionary of Hindu Lore and Legend (ISBN 0500510881) by Anna Dhallapiccola


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