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Can a Son-in-Law Perform Shraddha for His Mother-in-Law? What Does the Garuda Purana Say About This?

Summary by TV9 Kannada
In Hinduism, Shraddha is important for granting salvation to the souls of ancestors. According to the Garuda Purana, a son, grandson or great-grandson has the first right to perform Shraddha. Although it is generally forbidden for a son-in-law to perform Shraddha, there are some exceptions when there are no male children. It is believed that Shraddha performed by a son-in-law does not grant complete salvation to the ancestors. Following the rule…
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In Hinduism, Shraddha is important for granting salvation to the souls of ancestors. According to the Garuda Purana, a son, grandson or great-grandson has the first right to perform Shraddha. Although it is generally forbidden for a son-in-law to perform Shraddha, there are some exceptions when there are no male children. It is believed that Shraddha performed by a son-in-law does not grant complete salvation to the ancestors. Following the rule…

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TV9 Kannada broke the news on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
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