Bṛhaspati continued:: The three Aṣṭaka Śrāddhas are performed for the welfare of sons and wives. They are performed on the 8th day in the Dark half of the lunar months Mārgaśīrṣa Pauṣa Māgha. The first one is the most excellent one with Ākhaṇḍala (Indra) for its deity. The second one is Prājāpatya (with Prajāpati for its deity) The third one is Vaiśvadevika (with Viśve Devas as deities) The first one is always to be performed with sweet rice peas. The second one should always be performed with meat. The third one should be performed with greens (and vegetables). This is the injunction regarding the articles (used for Śrāddha). In this connection it is laid down that the Nitya Śrāddha is desired by the Pitṛs.