Pind Daan Puja

Pind Daan Puja or Pind Puja is a traditional Hindu ritual to offer homage to the souls of dead ancestors and ensure peace for their souls in the afterlife. That ritual helps souls achieve moksha (freedom from the cycle of rebirth). It can also be performed on specific tithi (dates), such as Amavasya (no moon day) or during Shradh. Pind Pooja involves offering rice balls (pind), til (sesame seeds) and water to the ancestors. To ensure that Pind Daan offerings are made with devotion and guided mantras by experienced priests, call us at 9484950052 for booking.

Importance of Pind Daan Puja

Performing Pind Daan puja helps in healing ancestral karma and securing divine blessings from them.

  • To satisfy and free the souls of deceased ancestors.
  • To eliminate obstacles and misfortunes caused by Pitru Dosh.
  • To bring peace, prosperity and spiritual progress to the family.
  • To fulfill one's duty toward ancestors.

Pind Puja Samagri

Pind Daan Puja requires the following Samagri:

  • Kusha Grass
  • Black Sesame Seeds
  • Barley Flour
  • Rice
  • Ghee
  • Honey
  • Milk
  • Flowers
  • Tulsi Leaves
  • Durbha Grass
  • Panch amrita
  • Betel Leaves and Nuts
  • Fruits
  • White Thread
  • Chandan

Pind Daan Puja Vidhi

First, take a bath and wear clean clothes. Then, gather what you need. Pray to God, especially Lord Ganesha. Make small balls (pindas) with barley flour, rice, sesame seeds, ghee, honey and milk. Put these on a plate or piece of grass, offering them to your ancestors while praying. Use water with sesame seeds while chanting your ancestors' names: light incense and kapoor for aarti. Finally, distribute the prepared food and fruits to your family and Brahmins.

Pind Daan Puja Cost

The cost depends on various factors. Doing it at home is more affordable than at religious sites. You'll also need to consider the fees for hiring a pandit and the cost of puja samagri.

Online Pind Daan

With the advancement of digital platforms, YatraDham.Org offers an online Pind Puja service that makes it easier to perform this important ritual from anywhere.

You can now book the Pind Daan Pooja online with expert priests at major locations such as:

  • Gaya
  • Haridwar
  • Prayagraj
  • Varanasi
  • Trimbakeshwar

Best Time to Perform Pind Puja

It is advisable to perform the Pind Daan on an auspicious time to seek the divine blessings.

The ideal time to perform the Pind puja is during Amavasya or on Shradh ceremonies. Pitru Paksha is the most auspicious period to perform this ritual.

Benefits of Pind Daan

Doing Pind Daan helps ancestors find peace and achieve Moksha.

  • It brings peace to their souls and prosperity to your family. 
  • Removes negative energies and Pitru Dosha.
  • Resolves financial, health and relationship issues.
  • Ensures overall family well-being.
  • Fulfills ancestral duties.

Pind Daan Rules

Usually, the oldest son or a male relative performs the ritual, ideally during Pitru Paksha or Amavasya, but you can choose specific dates. Stay clean by avoiding non-vegetarian food and alcohol. You can do the ritual at home or in religious places like Gaya, Varanasi, or Allahabad. Just remember to chant the given mantras sincerely.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

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