Uttarkashi - Pitru Shradh
About
Pitru Shradh is known as an important day to pay respect and remembrance to the departed ancestors. Through this vidhi devotees gets blessings from their forefather, also the ancestors get peace and moksha. In Pitru Shradh devotees offers some food, water, and also their favorite items.
At first, Sankalp is taken in the name of the devotees. Then Pujari ji starts chanting of mantras and prayers to invoke Lord Vishnu. Then offering of some food and water is done to the ancestors. At last, this ritual is completed with the prayers and then the blessings of the ancestors of the devotees are taken.
Benefits of Puja
Through Pitru Shradh devotees get blessings and success in the life from their ancestors. It is believed that to satisfy ancestors needs through offerings and prayers, they find peace and also can progress to their after life.
Place of Puja
At Uttarkashi
Required Things (Puja Samgri)
The puja samagri is included in the Dakshina
Milk(दूध), Black Sesame(काला तिल), Jho Flour(झो आटा), Fruits(फल), Flowers(पुष्प), White Thread(सफेद धागा), Chandan(चंदन), Rice(चावल), Dhoop(धूप), Turmeric(हल्दी), Incense Sticks(अगरबत्तियां)
When to Perform Uttarkashi - Pitru Shradh?
This puja can be done in Uttarkashi on any day of the year according to the Muhrat.
Puja Duration
Pitru Shradh Puja takes 1 hour.
Yajman Details
- Total Yajman: 4
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