Can barsi be done in 3 months if the family needs to?
The Garuda Purana mentions that Sapindikarana — the core rite of the Barsi — can be performed after six months, three fortnights, or on the 12th day in urgent situations. An accelerated Barsi at three months is not standard and requires strong justification. If Sapindikarana was already performed on the 12th day after death (common in some communities), the one-year Barsi becomes a Parvana Shradh without repeating Sapindikarana — fully valid. For non-standard timings, consult a learned Teerth Purohit who can assess the situation against the applicable Smriti tradition of the family.
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