History of Dharmashastra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v5.c73.105

v5.c73.105

⁸²⁰ ‘Vṛddhi’ or ‘'Abhyudayika’' (referring to prosperity or good luck) Śrāddha is performed on such occasions as the birth of a son, the marriage of a son or daughter, the pitṛs in the Vṛddhi-śrāddha being designated Nāndimukha Pūrta means charitable works such as construction of wells and tanks, building of temples, dedication of parks. Vide H. of Dh vol II p 844 n. 1992 and Yāj I. 250, Śāṅ. Gṛ IV 4 1 ff.