ēkōtiṭṭam (p. 77) --ஏகோதிஷ்டம், s. A principal part of the Shradd'ha or funeral rite performed at the house after the அந்தியேட்டி, for the benefit of the deceased, by the sons or other heirs. The officiating brahman personifies the manes of the deceased and receives whatever is presented, which should be sufficient for his support, till the anniversary of the death, during which he should not appear abroad or be seen by the heirs of the deceased whom he represents. See உத்திட்டம். Wils. p. 172. EKODDISHTA. 57)
