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.
Varanasi Asthi Visarjan
At Assi Ghat, Varanasi.
About this puja
Asthi Visarjan in Varanasi: the immersion of a departed person's ashes in the Ganga, with prayers and mantras.
Asthi Visarjan is a sacred step within the last rites. The asthi, meaning the ashes of the deceased, are given to the Ganga. It stands for the soul's release from the physical world. The ritual is held at Assi Ghat in Varanasi, and family members pray and chant mantras for the departed soul's peaceful journey towards liberation. The puja is first done with the rites laid out in the Vedas. The priest guides the family through the prayers and mantras. Afterwards the ashes are immersed in the river with respect.
Why devotees perform it
Devotees believe it gives peace to the departed soul and helps free it from the cycle of birth and death It is said to bring happiness, harmony and peace to the family It is a way for the family to show love and respect for the departed and to seek blessings for their well-being
Samagri
- Deepak (दीपक)
- Flowers (पुष्प)
- Fruits (फल)
- Black sesame (काला तिल)
- Rice (चावल)
Frequently asked questions
What are the benefits of Asthi Visarjan (Nimarjan)?
Devotees believe it gives the departed souls peace and release from rebirth. It is also said to bring happiness and calm to the family.
Where is Asthi Visarjan (Nimarjan) performed?
It is performed at Assi Ghat in Varanasi. MargKGB confirms the exact ghat when you book.
How much time does Asthi Visarjan (Nimarjan) take in Varanasi?
It takes about 1.5 to 2 hours.
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