Can Chaturdashi Shradh be performed at home or must it be at a tirtha?

While Chaturdashi Shradh can technically be performed at home, it is strongly recommended to perform it at a sacred tirtha — especially given the nature of the deaths associated with this day. The spiritual power of locations like Triveni Sangam (Prayagraj), Gaya, or Varanasi is believed to provide the additional spiritual force needed to pacify souls who departed through trauma. If travelling to a tirtha is not possible, you can arrange for a pandit to perform the ceremony on your behalf at the Sangam through Prayag Pandits’ remote/proxy Shradh service.