Why publish Kriya Ads in the Newspaper ?
A Kriya ad is given for the purpose of holding a kriya/ shraddh for the deceased as a group. It is a ceremony performed in honour of a dead ancestor. The rite is both a social and a religious responsibility enjoined on all-male Hindus (with the exception of some sannyasis, or ascetics).
What documents are needed ?
A scanned copy of the Death Certificate or Doctor's Certificate or Cremation Document is required as a supporting document to place the ad.
What is a recommended Ad format to follow ?
Sample Kriya ads are as follows: 1. With profound grief, we inform the sad demise of our beloved, Smt. {name} on {date, year}. Kirya will be held on {datem year} at {location}. In Grief: {family member's name}. {contact details}. 2. We regret to inform that {deceased name} expired on {date}. Kriya / Shraddh will held on {date} between {time} at his residence {venue address}. From: {family member's name}
Any Ad composing tips ?
1. Check whether the deceased details in the ad text are correctly entered, name, date of death, time. 2. Ensure to mention Memorial service details {address and time}. 3. Share the contact details (if necessary}
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F.A.Q
Frequently Asked Questions
For publishing your ad in Ananda Bazar Patrika in Obituary section please visit the following link: http://anandabazarpatrika.releasemyad.com/rates/obituary
Please note that if you wish to place your ad in Classified Text format (without photo), then translation in Bengali is possible through our website. Else you can only place the ad in English. Please let us know how you wish to proceed.
For reviewing the rates and offers of classified Obituary ads in Anandabazar Patrika, please take a look at the following link: http://anandabazarpatrika.releasemyad.com/rates/obituary. You can choose from any of the individual editions or simply choose a combo discount package as per your requirement.
You can create your Obituary Classified ad on the Compose Ad page and preview it with our Live Ad Preview Feature.
At the end, you must confirm the ad release dates as well as clear the payments on the Make Payment page through our online or offline payment medium which include Credit/Debit Cards, Net Banking, Cash Deposit, Cash Transfer, Cash Collection, Demand Draft or Cheque Deposits.