Although the cremation of a person is considered to be the last rite that is performed by the family, there are rituals that are performed by the relatives or future generation even after the death of a person so that his/her soul rests in peace and they take care of the generations to come. The rituals also help in getting rid of the kaal sarp dosh, pitra dosh and dosh from Rahu and Ketu. It is believed that if Shradh is not performed as per the rituals then the ancestor does not attain salvation even after getting away from worldly affairs. Astrology Consultation OnlineWhat is Shradh?  .Shradh are meant for paying homage to the dead relatives and ancestors, to please them, ask for forgiveness, and get rid oneself of the curses of ancestors.