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 Pind Daan
At Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi.
About this puja
Pind Daan in Varanasi: offering pinds and prayers for a departed soul's peaceful journey, guided by Brahmins.
Pind Daan is a ritual of prayers for ancestors or a departed soul. Hindu funeral rites include it as a key step, so that the soul may travel on in peace. It is mostly performed during Pitru Paksha or on a death anniversary, and devotees regard Varanasi as a better place for it. It is held at Dashashwamedh Ghat. The ritual begins with a bath, and white, clean clothes such as a dhoti and kurta are worn. Under the guidance and mantras of Brahmins, rice, jaggery and sweets are offered. The pinds are made by kneading rice or barley flour and shaped into rounds, then offered to the departed.
Why devotees perform it
It is done for the peace of the souls of loved ones Devotees believe the souls are relieved from the cycle of birth and death and attain moksha Ancestors are believed to give blessings for the family's prosperity and well-being
Samagri
- Chandan (चंदन)
- White thread (सफेद धागा)
- Flowers (पुष्प)
- Fruits (फल)
- Black sesame (काला तिल)
- Milk (दूध)
Frequently asked questions
What is Pind Daan in Varanasi?
It is a ritual of prayers for ancestors or the departed soul, and an important part of Hindu funeral rites. It is done for the soul's peaceful journey.
How long does Pind Daan take in Varanasi?
It takes about 1.5 to 2 hours.
Where in Varanasi is the Pind Daan performed?
It is held at Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi. MargKGB confirms the exact place when you book.
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