The Brahmanas are offered water to wash their hands and feet, and are worshipped with flowers and sandalwood paste, acknowledging the divinity within them.
The Karta usually fasts until the completion of the ritual and the Brahmanas have eaten. sri vaishnava shraddha prayoga
Every Sri Vaishnava Shraddha Prayoga must be performed under the anugraham (blessings) of an Acharya. The sandals (paduka) of the Acharya are often invoked during the ritual to ensure that the rites are free from defects. The Brahmanas are offered water to wash their