Badrinath - Pind Daan
About
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. Performing this puja in Badrinath is significant.
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.
Benefits of Pind Daan Puja in Badrinath
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 Badrinath
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), Rice(चावल), Dhoop(धूप)
When to Perform Pind Daan Puja?
Pind Daan puja can be performed on any day of the year according to the Mahurat in Badrinath.
Pind Daan Puja Duration
Pind Daan Puja takes time around 45 minutes to 1 hour in Badrinath.