Has the ritual itself changed in modern times?

The core ritual — Sankalp, Pinda Nirmana, Tarpan, Pinda Daan — has not changed in its essential structure. The Sanskrit mantras used are the same ones documented in the Dharmashastra texts. What has changed is the surrounding logistics: booking systems, accommodation, transport, and the availability of online participation. The ritual itself, as performed by qualified traditional pandits, follows the same sequence it always has.