Lakshmi Prapti Puja And Jaap In Varanasi
At Shree Durga Mata Mandir Durgakund Varanasi or Lakshmi Kund
A Varanasi puja to Goddess Mahalakshmi: Mool Mantra jaap, a havan and 500 readings of the Kanakdhara Stotra, held at Durgakund or Lakshmi Kund.
Tirth Shradh In Varanasi
At Dashashwamedh Ghat Varanasi
About this puja
Ancestral rites with pind daan and tarpan at Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi, on the banks of the Ganga.
Tirth Shradh honours the souls of the Pitru (ancestors) at a holy pilgrimage place, not at home. Places such as Gaya, Haridwar, Prayagraj, Varanasi and Rameshwaram are said to give greater spiritual merit and bring peace and moksha to the departed. Varanasi is called Moksha Dayini, the city that grants liberation, and rites here are believed to reach ancestors directly. This Tirth Shradh is held at Dashashwamedh Ghat, the best known and most accessible ghat, near the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. It suits annual Shradh and general Tarpana. The devotee first takes a holy bath and a Sankalp in their name. Pinds are offered on a leaf while the priest chants Vedic mantras to invite the ancestors. Water mixed with sesame seeds is poured over the thumb, and the offerings are gently immersed in the river. Food is offered to a crow, cow, ants and dogs to end the rites.
Why devotees perform it
Devotees believe it helps departed souls find eternal peace and be freed from rebirth. It is said to wash away karmic debts handed down the family line. Honouring ancestors at this Maha-Tirth is believed to bring blessings and harmony to the living family.
Frequently asked questions
What is Teerth Shradh Puja?
It is a sacred ritual done at holy pilgrimage places. Prayers and pind daan are offered for ancestors, so that their souls may find peace and blessings.
Why is Teerth Shradh performed in Varanasi?
Varanasi is among the most sacred cities in Hinduism. Devotees believe that doing the rite beside the Ganga helps ancestors reach peace.
What rituals does it include?
Usually pind daan, tarpan, Vedic mantras and prayers by a pandit with the required samagri.
How can I book Teerth Shradh in Varanasi?
You can book it online through MargKGB.
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