1) What does Pithru Karma mean?

It is an expression of gratitude to one's forefathers by remembering and paying obeisance to them and also to those held in esteem, annually, on the day of their demise, by following a procedure.

2) What does Pithru Kattalai mean?

It is an endowment created by the individual with the Foundation, which is willing to perform the Pithru Karma on behalf of that individual.

3) Who is a Kartha?

The individual who expresses his/her intension to do Pithru Karma in memory of person/persons of his choice and who is willing to institute the Pithru Kattalai with the Foundation is known as the Kartha.

4) Can any one be a Kartha under the scheme managed by the Foundation?

Yes. There is no discrimination on gender.

5) Is there any age restriction for a person to be a Kartha?

No. However if a minor, below 18 years of age wants to be the Kartha, then the application and the details in Annexure-I must be signed both by the Minor concerned and his/her Natural or Legal guardian. If the Minor is incapable of affixing his/her signature, then it is enough if the Natural or the Legal guardian alone executing the application form and Annexure-I on behalf of the Minor concerned with a proviso that the Minor on completing 18 years' of age will become, automatically, a Kartha in his/her own right. Till such time of attaining majority, the minor is bound by the details furnished by the Natural/Legal guardian.

6) Can there be joint Karthas (more than one) for the same Pithru Kattalai?

No. As per scheme we permit only one Kartha for a Pithru Kattalai.

7) Is the scheme administered strictly according to Hindu Religion?

The Pithru Karma administered by the Foundation follows the tenets prescribed by the Hindu Religion. The philosophy of the Foundation is to address to the needs of the society, which is sought to be appreciated in the right perspective than to deem it as an act resulting in dilutions and deviations.

8) I am a not a Hindu by religion. Can I institute Pithru Kattalai and be a Kartha?

As long as you are prepared to abide by the scheme followed by the Foundation, you are most welcome to institute Pithru Kattalai and thereby become a Kartha.