What is Shradh and why is it performed?

Shradhis a sacred Hindu ritual performed with reverence (‘Shradh‘) to pay homage to one’s departed ancestors (‘Pitrus’). It involves offering food (like Pindas – rice balls) and water (Tarpan) to satisfy their souls, ensuring their well-being in the afterlife, seeking their blessings, and freeing them from any lingering earthly attachments to facilitate their journey towards Moksha (liberation).