Sapinda in Hinduism is of two types one is Sapinda Relationship and another is the funeral offering. Sapinda Relationship Sapinda is the term used to define those who have a common ancestry from the father’s or mother’s side. Sapinda Relationship is based on Blood relationship Marriage Inheritance of property Blood relationship Seven generations in a family are governed by Sapinda blood relationship on the paternal side for seven years and on maternal side for five years. Sapinda Marriage In the case of a marital relationship, seven generations on the paternal side and five on the maternal side are governed by sapinda relationship. For example, if I get married to a girl who is the offspring of one of the seven generations on the paternal side then I have a sapinda relationship with my wife. Similarly, if I get married to a girl who is the offspring of one of the five generations on the maternal side then also I have a sapinda relationship with my wife.