Tarpan Puja in Gangotri
About
The Sanskrit word "Tarpan" means "fulfilling" or "satisfying." During this vidhi, mantras and prayers are chanted by the Panditji. In this puja name and gotra will be mentioned by the Panditji. Tarpan Puja is mostly done as a way to honor and show appreciation to one's ancestors.
At first, Sankalp is taken in the name of the devotees. Then chanting of mantras and prayers are done to invoke the god and ancestors of the devotees, to seek their blessings. Then offering some sesame seeds, barley grains etc is done which is mixed with water. At last, prayer is done and the puja is completed
Book Tarpan Puja in Gangotri
Benefits of Puja
Through this puja, devotees get blessings from their forefather for well-being and prosperity. It is said that doing Tarpan Puja will improve the religious connections that connect the devotees with their forefathers. It is believed that by doing this puja the bad karmas of the devotee's ancestors are removed.
Place of Puja
At Gangotri
Required Things (Puja Samagri)
The puja samagri is included in the Dakshina
Water (जल), Sesame Seeds (तिल), Kusha Grass (कुशा घास), Kumkum (कुमकुम), Diya (दिया), Incense Sticks (धूप की बत्ती), Camphor (कपूर)
When to Perform Tarpan Puja in Gangotri?
This puja can be done in Gangotri on any day of the year according to the mahurat.
Puja Duration
Gangotri Tarpan Puja takes around 1 hour.
Yajman Details
- Total Yajman: 4
