Pitris
Pitris The Pitris (Sanskrit: पितृ, the fore-fathers), are the spirits of the departed ancestors in Hindu culture. They are often remembered annually. The most complete accounts about the Pitṛs are found in the Vayu Purana and Brahmanda Purana and both are practically identical. The account in the Harivamsha is shorter but agrees closely with them. The similar but brief accounts are…