1 The monthly Śrāddha, or funeral repast in honour of the manes, held on the day of new moon; it should be, according to Menu, of meat eaten after the presentation of a piṇḍa or ball of rice.
2 The monthly obsequies performed during the first year after the death of a parent.
E. anu after, and āhāryya to be taken or eaten; from hṛ with āṅ prefixed, and ṇyat aff.
1. The monthly Śrāddha, or funeral repast in honour of the manes, held on the day of new moon; it should be, according to Menu, of meat eaten after the presentation of a piṇḍa or ball of rice.
2. The monthly obsequies performed during the first year after the death of a parent.
E. anu after, and āhāryya to be taken or eaten; from hṛ