It is a common tradition in many Malayalam households to recite or listen to the Preta Khanda during the 11 to 13 days of mourning following a family member's demise.
A good PDF will include the original verse (or its transliteration) followed by a clear Malayalam commentary ( Vyakhyanam ).
Is this for or for conducting funeral/mourning rituals ?
Unlike the eternal damnation of Abrahamic faiths, the Narakas described here are temporary purgatories for specific sins. The text lists 28 different Narakas, detailing what sins lead to which punishment, serving as a moral deterrent for wrong-doing and a guide for righteous living.