Prayagraj - Asthi Visarjan

Asthi Visarjan is a ritual that involves the ashes (asthi) of a deceased person into the holy river water. This puja is an important part of the last rites. During Asthi Visarjan Puja at Prayagraj family members conduct prayer for the good journey to their afterlife, chant Mantras and take blessings from the soul.

Pind Daan is a ritual performed by offering 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. Doing this puja in Prayagraj is auspicious.

Tarpan Puja is a Hindu ritual offering water to the ancestors. During the puja at Prayagraj special mantras and prayers are chanted. The name and Gotra of the soul are mentioned in the prayers.

Lord Ganesh is known as the Vighnaharta which means the one who takes away all the problems and hurdles from life. Maa Gauri is known to give power and remove fear from the minds. Gauri Ganesh Puja brings an end to the suffering from the life of devotees. Performing this puja at Prayagraj is very auspicious.

Ganga Puja is a religious ritual that involves the worship of the sacred river Ganga. The Ganga River in Prayagraj 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.

Shradh is a ritual where offering is made to the ancestors like food, water and their favourite items. It is mainly done to satisfy the unfulfilled wants of spirits. The Shradh is done for mainly one ancestor and prayers include the last three generations of the ancestors from both father’s and mother’s sides. This ritual in Varanasi is done for the spirits of the ancestors to find peace and moksha. The duration of Shradh is usually 15 days, although it can be shorter or longer depending on individual beliefs and regional customs.