Pitru Paksha 2024: 5 Places To Give Pind Daan & Pay Homage To Your Ancestors

In Hinduism, Pitru Paksha is believed to be one of the holiest periods of the year. The 16 days, this year, starting from September 17, 2024, to October 2, 2024, is believed to be the time when the souls of our ancestors descend to the Earth. Doing pind daan, or a sacred offering during this period is a way to pay homage to the departed. So, read on to know the five places in India you can visit this Pitru Paksha to help your ancestors attain moksha or liberation.

5 Places In India For Pind Daan During Pitru Paksha

During Pitru Paksha, Hindus perform rituals to offer peace and sustenance to their ancestors. They perform a primary ritual, Shraddha with devotion and dedication to seek blessings from their ancestors. It’s believed that pind daan or sacred offerings to the departed souls during this time will rid one of family curses and remove obstacles, blockages and delays in one’s life. So, here are five best places in India for pind daan this Pitru Paksha.

1. Mathura In Uttar Pradesh

Nestled on the banks of the river Yamuna, Mathura in Uttar Pradesh is one of the holiest places in India. It’s a city synonymous with Lord Krishna. Many believe the deity’s blessings still reside in Mathura and Vrindavan to date. So, performing pind daan for deceased relatives in Mathura during this period is believed to help them attain moksha.

2. Dwarka In Gujarat

Dwarka in Gujarat is a revered spiritual site by devotees. This city houses the ancient Dwarkadhish Temple overlooking the Dwarka beach. This temple is believed to have been built 2500 years ago by Lord Krishna’s grandson Vajranabh. Dwarka comes under the Char Dham pilgrimage circuit and continues to be one of the holiest places in India. Performing the Pitru Paksha rituals in Dwarka is considered to be very auspicious.

3. Brahma Kapal In Uttarakhand

Where Ganga flows, divinity goes. Uttarakhand the land of the river Ganga is a holy state, thronged by devotees for their Char Dham Yatra to Badrinath and Kedarnath. During Pitru Paksha, thousands of devotees trickle to Brahma Kapal near Badrinath to offer pind to their ancestors.

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4. Bodh Gaya In Bihar

As per sacred texts, offering pind daan in Bodh Gaya in Bihar has been mentioned in the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata. Renowned for its beauty and tranquillity, a visit to Bodh Gaya for Pitru Paksha is recommended to forge a closer energetic bond with one’s ancestors.

5. Triveni Sangam In Prayagraj

Triveni Sangram is the confluence of three sacred rivers in India— Ganga, Yamuna and the lost river, Saraswati. Like Haridwar, Varanasi, Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj is a holy place for pind daan during Pitru Paksha. Hindus believe taking a bath here can rid one of sins and cleanse one’s mind, body and soul.

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How are you paying homage to your ancestors this Pitru Paksha?

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