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 Tarpan Puja
At Raja Ghat, Varanasi.
About this puja
Tarpan in Varanasi: an offering of water, milk and black sesame to ancestors, with their name and gotra spoken.
Tarpan Puja is a Hindu ritual of offering water to ancestors. Special mantras and prayers are chanted, and the name and gotra of the departed soul are mentioned. It is held at Raja Ghat in Varanasi, and devotees regard the city as a better place for it. The puja is done facing south, the direction where deceased ancestors are believed to be present. It begins by remembering the ancestors by name. The pujari then chants mantras according to the Vedas, and at the end the devotee offers water, milk and black sesame seeds to the ancestors.
Why devotees perform it
Devotees believe it pleases forefathers and brings their blessings It is traditionally performed to ease Pitru Dosh and clear obstacles It is said to bring peace of mind, financial stability and strength to face life's hurdles
Samagri
- Black sesame (काला तिल)
- Dhoop (धूप)
- Rice (चावल)
- Flowers (पुष्प)
- Gangajaal (गंगाजल)
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Tarpan Puja performed?
It is held at Raja Ghat in Varanasi. MargKGB confirms the exact place when you book.
How long does the Tarpan Puja take?
It takes about 20 to 30 minutes in Varanasi.
What exactly is Tarpan, and can I reserve it through MargKGB?
It is a Hindu ritual of offering water to ancestors, with special mantras and prayers. You can book it through MargKGB.
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