Varanasi - Pind Daan
About
Varanasi or Kashi is believed to be the Udar (Stomach) of Lord Vishnu ji. The Pind daan given here directly reaches to our ancestors which helps them to attain moksh in the after life.
Pind daan as per Hindu belief is a ritual to offer homage to the departed soul. A pind as per Hindu religious text is something that is in a circular form. And, this is how pind daan got its name in which food made in circular-ball form is offered to the soul by his/her relatives during shradh karma.
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 offering rice, jaggery, sweets, etc under the guidance and mantras of brahmins. The material that is used to prepare pind during shradh is made up of kneading rice or barley flour. These pinds are made in circular form and is offered to the deceased during pind daan karma.
Benefits of Puja
It is done for the shanti of the soul of our loved ones. Pind daan the souls are relieved from the process of life and death and they attain moksh. It also gives blessings of our ancestors and brings prosperity and well being in the family.
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 Varanasi - Pind Daan?
This puja can be performed on any day of the year accordance to the mahurat.
Puja Duration
30 to 45 Minutes
Place of Puja
At Harishchandra Ghat - Varanasi
Yajman Details
- Total Yajman: 5
- Extra Yajman Allow: 5
- Extra Yajman Price: 500.00
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