Varanasi - Pind Daan
About
Pind Daan is a ritual that offers prayers to the ancestors or the soul. The puja is an important part of Hindu funeral rites and is done to have a peaceful journey of the departed soul. This ritual is mostly performed on Pitru Paksha or death anniversary. Performing this puja in Varanasi is better.
Pind daan is done after taking a bath. It is required to wear white holy clothes during shradh karma like traditional dhotis, kurta, etc. Pind Daan is done by offering rice, jaggery, sweets, etc under the guidance and mantras of Brahmins. The material used to prepare pind during shradh is made up of kneading rice or barley flour. These pinds are made in circular form and are offered to the deceased during pind daan karma.
Benefits of Pind Daan Puja in Varanasi
It is done for the shanti of the soul of our loved ones. In Pind Daan, the souls are relieved from the process of life and death and they attain moksha. Ancestors also give blessings and bring prosperity and well-being to the family.
Place of Puja
At Harishchandra Ghat, Varanasi
Required Things (Puja Samgri)
The puja samagri is included in the Dakshina
Milk(दूध), Black Seasame(काला तिल), Jho Flour(झो आटा), Fruits(फल) Flowers(पुष्प), White Thread(सफेद धागा), Chandan (चंदन)
When to Perform Pind Daan Puja?
This puja can be performed in Varanasi, on any day of the year in accordance with the mahurat.
Pind Daan Puja Duration
Pind Daan Puja in Varanasi takes time around 1.30 to 2 hour.
Yajman Details
- Total Yajman: 5
- Extra Yajman Allow: 5
- Extra Yajman Price: 500.00
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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)
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