The ritual starts with a holy dip at Triveni Sangam, followed by:
- Sankalp – A vow is taken with the Gotra and names of the ancestors.
- Pinda offering – Rice balls mixed with sesame seeds, honey, and ghee are offered.
- Tarpan – Water mixed with black sesame is poured for the ancestors.
- Brahmin Bhojan – Feeding Brahmins and donating essentials like clothes, food, and grains.
- Final immersion – Pindas are immersed in the holy Sangam or given to cows, crows, or Peepal trees.