Devotees Perform Pind Daan Rituals at Gaya Ji During Pitru Paksha Mela
During the Pitru Paksha Mela held from September 25 to October 10 in Gaya Ji, Bihar, devotees from India and abroad, including countries like Germany, Italy, Russia, and Ghana, performed pind daan and tarpan rituals to honor their ancestors. The event attracts large crowds to sacred sites such as the Vishnupad Temple and the banks of the Falgu river. The rituals are believed to spiritually uplift ancestors across generations. Visitors are advised to plan travel and accommodation in advance due to high demand during this period.
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indiatvnews broke this story on 2 Oct, 03:05 am. Other outlets followed.