You are watching a documentary on how various religions honour their deceased relatives. In this program, the family members are preparing a meal of dishes the deceased person enjoyed in life and the food is served as an offering in a ritual ceremony led by the eldest son. What religion performs this ritual each year?

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This ritual is performed in Hinduism, specifically during the annual Pitru Paksha or "fortnight of the ancestors". It is believed that offerings of food and prayers to ancestors during this time can help their souls ascend to a higher realm. The eldest son usually performs the ceremony and offers food items that were favoured by the deceased ancestors.

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