The Pithru Karmas (Rites & Rituals to be performed for appeasing our ancestors), who can perform them and misfortunes one will face if the pithru karma is not performed is dealt with. The dates on which the rites for ancestors are to be performed, the link between Amavasya (new Moon) and rites for ancestors, the names of Tamil months and rituals to be performed on the first day of every month have been brought out vividly. The annual rites for our ancestors (Srardham) and such srardhams performed by Lord Rama and Acharya Bhishma have also been briefed. The question of what a son should do if he is not in a position to perform last rites of his father is also answered with authority. The answer for delicate question of whether brothers can perform srardham separately is also answered. The benefits we reap by performing rites for ancestors are immense says the author