In Sanatan Dharma, the ancestors, who are also called Pitru, are really important to people. They think it is very important to honor their ancestors. One way people do this is by doing a ritual called Pind Daan. This ritual is a way for people to say thank you to their ancestors to say sorry […]
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Pind Daan is a pyritic rite of the Hindus, which is primarily done for attaining peace and salvation (moksha) for the departed ancestors’ souls. Amongst several pilgrimage places in India, it is believed that Haridwar has one of the few rare spiritual upliftiation for Pind Daan practice as the dead souls are believed to attain
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Pitru Paksha 2025: Dates, Significance, Rituals, and Dos & Don’ts Pitru Paksha, also known as Shraddh Paksha or Mahalaya Paksha, is one of the most sacred periods in the Hindu calendar. This 16-day fortnight is dedicated to honoring ancestors (Pitru) and performing rituals like Tarpan, Shraddha, and Pind Daan for their peace and liberation. According
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How to Perform Pitra Dosh Nivaran Puja and Pinddaan in Gaya Gaya, a city steeped in spiritual significance, is one of the most revered pilgrimage sites in Hinduism. It is mentioned in several scriptures, including the Vishnu Purana, Garuda Purana, and Ramayana, as a place where performing rituals for ancestors, especially Pinddaan and Shraddha, can
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Pandit for Pind Daan in Varanasi – An Authentic Guide Varanasi, also called Kashi, is considered the eternal city of liberation. Performing Pind Daan here for ancestors is regarded as one of the highest dharmic duties. According to Garud Puran, Mahabharat, Shiv Puran and Kashi Khand, Shraddh and Pind Daan in Kashi not only give
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