A holy rite in which families offer pindas to honour departed loved ones and ancestors, performed with care by experienced Pandits in Kashi, by the Ganga.
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Ancestral Rituals (Pitru Karya)
Pind Daan, Shraddha, Tarpan, Tripindi Shraddha and Narayan Bali, rites traditionally performed to honour ancestors, with Kashi long regarded as a holy place for them.
About these rituals
Rites for ancestors are performed with deep respect and often at emotional moments for a family. Varanasi, on the banks of the Ganga, has traditionally been regarded as one of the most holy places for them.
We try to make the practical side simpler, understanding the rite, preparing the details you need, and connecting you with a Pandit who can guide you gently through it.
ॐ पितृभ्यः स्वधायिभ्यः स्वधा नमः॥
Oṁ pitṛbhyaḥ svadhāyibhyaḥ svadhā namaḥ.
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.
Details Book nowThe simple, holy offering of water with sesame and kusha to the ancestors, traditionally performed in the Ganga at Kashi during Pitru Paksha and on Amavasya.
Details Book nowA specialised Shraddha offering three pindas for ancestors who may not have received regular rites, usually chosen with guidance from the family priest.
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Ancestral RitualsIn-person availableNarayan Bali
4 to 6 hours; some traditions spread it over 2 to 3 days
A specialised rite centred on Lord Vishnu, traditionally performed for a departed family member whose final rites could not be completed as usual.
Details Book nowA calm, devotional puja to honour the ancestors and seek their blessings, traditionally performed when Pitru Dosha is indicated or ancestral rites have been missed.
Details Book nowGentle, practical support for families immersing a loved one’s ashes in the Ganga at Varanasi, with a Pandit for the prayers and help with the arrangements.
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