Gangotri - Tarpan Puja

Ganga is known as one of the most spiritual and religious rivers in the Hindu religion. In Hindu religion river Ganga is always addressed as a mother as she is known to remove all the sins of the devotees and help them get moksha. Gangotri is the highest temple that is dedicated to Goddess Ganga. Charan Paduka Puja is done for the welfare of the devotee and his/her family.

Ganga is known as one of the most spiritual and religious rivers in the Hindu religion. In the Hindu religion river, Ganga is always addressed as a mother as she is known to remove all the sins of the devotees and help them in getting moksha. Gangotri is the highest temple that is dedicated to Goddess Ganga. Dhara Puja is done for the welfare of the devotee and his/her family.

Gangotri Ganga Puja is a religious ritual that involves the worship of the sacred river Ganga. The Ganga River is considered a holy river and it is believed that taking a dip in the Ganga will purify your soul. This puja is performed on the ghat of Ganga. The worship of Maa Ganga is one of the most important rituals in Hinduism. It is believed that Maa Ganga has the power to wash away any sin of any person.

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. 

Pind Daan is also known as "Pinda Pradaan".Pind Daan is considered to be a ritual that offers a calm passage to the deceased and helps in the soul's release from the cycle of rebirth. Through Pind Daan the souls of devotees forefather are satisfied. In addition to prayers and mantras, the ritual will includes a priest or family member presenting Pind to the departed. Additionally, it is said to give benefits to the remaining family members.