 Crows are also revered in Hinduism and during Śrāddha the practice of offering food or pinda to crows is still in vogue.Since this is one of the more important and noble "" (rituals meant to cleanse the mind and soul) that the Hindu sages have envisaged, it is imperative that the performer of the ritual understands what he or she is doing.Only then will the true intent of the ritual be fulfilled and the performer of the ritual feel completely gratified.