Pind daan

► Pitru Paksh 2026- 26 Sptember to 10 October

Pind Daan is a sacred Hindu ritual performed to offer gratitude and peace to one’s ancestors (Pitru). It is believed that by offering pind (rice balls), water, and prayers, the souls of departed ancestors attain moksha and are freed from unresolved earthly bonds. Pind Daan is usually performed at spiritually powerful places associated with salvation and liberation.

Pind Daan in Gaya

Pind daan will be performed at the bank of River Falgu, Vishnupad Temple and the Akshaya Vat. It will take around 3 hours to perform Pooja.
पिंडदान फल्गु नदी के किनारे, विष्णुपद मंदिर और अक्षयवट में किया जाएगा। पूजा करने में लगभग 3 घंटे का समय लगेगा।

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Why it is Important to Perform ‘Pind Daan’ in Gaya

It is mandatory to perform Pind Daan in Gaya once in a life time according to Shashtra. The direct connection of ‘Pind Daan’ reflects our faith and respect to our ancestors. One day, everyone has to leave this world and this is the fundamental law of this world. But we also have some duty to the ancestors, through whom we have got this life. The scriptures say that whatever faith we show through ‘PindDaan’ is directly attained by the ancestors and their departed souls find eternal peace. Also, we get the blessings of the ancestors and blessings have great power in itself.Our ancestors also forgive us for performing ‘PindDaan’ Ceremony in Gaya, if we have hurt our ancestors, knowingly or unknowingly, and their souls attains salvation, in the Lotus Feet of Almighty God

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Pind Daan in Varanasi (Kashi)

Pind daan can be performed at any Ghat of your choice like dasaswamedh ghat, Manikarnika Ghat, Assi Ghat, Shivala Ghat or any ghat

Pind Daan in Haridwar

Performed on the banks of the holy Ganga, where offering pind helps ancestors attain peace through the purifying power of the river.

Pind Daan in Prayagraj

Triveni Sangam combines the energies of Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati, making it highly auspicious for Pitru Shanti.

Fasting Guidelines

Please observe a fast until the Pind daan is complete. Please avoid salt and grains.

Muhurat of Pind daan

Pind daan can be performed on any day, there is no need of any Muhurat. However Amavasya and Shradh Paksh aur considered auspicious

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► Pitru Paksh 2026- 26 Sptember to 10 October

Pind Daan in Gaya

Pind Daan in Varanasi (Kashi)

Pind Daan in Haridwar

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Fasting Guidelines

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