पिंडदान (Pindadan)

Sacred offering of rice balls (pinda) to ancestors, performed at holy places like Gaya or remotely for those who cannot travel. This ritual is essential for providing peace to departed souls and fulfilling ancestral obligations.

Ritual Process

Preparation

• Selection of auspicious time
• Preparation of rice balls (pinda)
• Gathering of sacred materials

Main Ceremony

1. Sankalpa - Sacred resolution
2. Invocation - Calling upon ancestors
3. Pinda Offering - Presenting rice balls with sesame seeds
4. Mantra Recitation - Sacred chants for ancestors
5. Water Libation - Offering water to departed souls

Online Option

• Live video streaming of the ritual
• Priest performs the ceremony at sacred location
• Family participates remotely
• Digital certificate and prasad delivery

Benefits

• Ancestral Peace: Provides liberation to departed souls
• Karmic Relief: Removes ancestral debts
• Obstacle Removal: Clears obstacles caused by pitru dosha
• Spiritual Merit: Earns significant spiritual merit

What's Included

• Complete ritual performed by experienced priests
• All necessary materials and offerings
• Sacred mantras and procedures
• Video recording (for online service)
• Prasad and certificate

Booking Information

Duration: 2-3 hours
Best Time: During Pitru Paksha or death anniversaries
Participants: Family members can participate in person or online
Location: Can be performed at sacred locations or remotely