Theoretically if you do it with Agnikaryam (Homam), she is required. In Kerala Only men do everything, but many other parts ladies needed to ignite the Agni for the Homa. In Rigvedi there is no homam for many as they practice Pani Homam.Sirs,
I am the Kartha and would like to know if my Wife can be absent for the above 27 th Day OOnam , 2 nd thithi and Sodakumbam as she would be busy with her WORK.