The rite of remembering and honouring departed parents and ancestors with offerings, prayers and food, performed with faith (shraddha) on their tithi or in Pitru Paksha.
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Online Pind Daan
Book Pind Daan with a sankalp in your family's name and join the ritual live from wherever you are.
How it works
How online Pind Daan is conducted
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Where the family’s tradition permits, the rite is performed in Varanasi on your behalf
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Share the names and gotra of the departed and the family on WhatsApp
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Take the sankalp live with the Pandit on a video call
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Join the key offerings by video, or receive photos afterwards
About Pind Daan
Pind Daan is one of the most important rites for honouring the departed. Family members offer pindas, small rounds made of rice or barley flour, sesame and ghee, along with water and prayers, remembering loved ones and seeking peace for their souls. It is a way for a family to express gratitude, love and continuity with those who came before.
What you'll need at home
- A clean, quiet space facing the screen, ideally near your home altar
- A diya (or a small lamp), incense and a few fresh flowers
- A phone, tablet or laptop with a stable internet connection
- Family members' names and gotra ready for the sankalp
When families book it
- During Pitru Paksha, the fortnight traditionally dedicated to ancestors
- On the death anniversary (tithi) of the departed
- On Amavasya, especially Sarva Pitru Amavasya
- After the passing of a family member, as part of the rites, per family custom
- On any suitable day when the family visits Varanasi, as guided by the Pandit
Booking from abroad
Pind Daan takes about 2 to 3 hours. We'll suggest a muhurat and a start time that works for your family's time zone.
- IndiaScheduled in IST, at the muhurat chosen with your Pandit.
- USAIST is about 9½ to 13½ hours ahead, depending on your time zone and daylight saving.
- UKIST is 4½ hours ahead in summer (BST) and 5½ hours ahead in winter (GMT).
- CanadaIST is about 9½ to 13½ hours ahead across most Canadian time zones.
- AustraliaIST is about 2½ to 5½ hours behind, depending on your state and daylight saving.
- UAEIST is 1½ hours ahead of UAE time.
- SingaporeIST is 2½ hours behind Singapore time.
Online Pind Daan: FAQs
Can it be done if we live abroad?
Where the family’s tradition permits, the rite can be performed in Varanasi on your behalf, with your sankalp taken live over a video call.
How does an online puja work?
You share your name, gotra (if known), the names of family members to include and your intention. At the scheduled time, the Pandit performs the sankalp in your name and conducts the ritual while you join by video call and follow along.
Which pujas can be performed online?
Many pujas, paths and homams can be performed with an online sankalp. Rituals that fundamentally need the family on-site, such as Griha Pravesh, Bhoomi Puja, Vivah or Asthi Visarjan, are offered in person. Each puja page shows the options available.
Can I book from the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, UAE or Singapore?
Yes, you can enquire from anywhere. We schedule around your time zone where the muhurat allows, and share the details on WhatsApp.
What do I need at home for an online puja?
A quiet space, a stable internet connection and a simple setup such as a diya, incense and flowers is usually enough. The Pandit will tell you if anything specific is recommended.
Will I receive a recording or prasad?
These can be discussed when you enquire. We only confirm what can actually be arranged for your booking.
Other pujas you can book online
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Tell us where you are and your preferred dates. We'll confirm timing, vidhi and pricing on WhatsApp.