Note 22 — Chapter IV · WORSHIP OF ANCESTORS AND SAINTS.
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At Málád in the Thána District, the worship of ancestors is performed on the day of the father’s death every month till the completion of one year by inviting Bráhmans and giving them a feast. This is done among Bráhmans only. The other communities worship their ancestors by performing the rite called Chata Shráddha and by giving Shidha, i.e., rice, pulse, vegetables and ghi to Bráhman priests. A feast is then given to their castemen.22