Wear a fresh dhoti and angavastra and sit facing the East. Use brass, copper or silver pancha patra to perform the rituals. Do not use plastic, steel, iron or glass. Begin the rituals by doing the Achaman (take water from the pancha patra and put it on your palm and drink it.)
What is the procedure of Pind Daan?
The procedure of Pind Daan at Gaya
- BSS will assign a priest for 3 to 4 persons.
- Then after, the priest will ask the name of your original ancestral place.
- The priest will then arrange the commute that will take you to and from the three important sites, the bank of River Falgu, Vishnupad Temple and the Akshaya Vat.
How do you offer water to Pitra?
Offering of water to deities should be done using the fingertips, while offering of water to Sages should be done from the base of the little finger and the third finger and that to the deceased ancestors’ souls should be done through the mid of the thumb and the first finger of the hand.
What should not be done in Pitru paksha?
Do not lie or use harsh words or curse others. If possible, do not wear sandals at home for all 16 days in Pitru Paksha. 7. Avoid the use of black or red flowers and highly aromatic or odourless flowers for Pitru paksha Shraddha puja and rituals.
Can I do Pind Daan for myself?
“The ‘Garud Puran’ allows people to do their own ‘pind daan’ while they are alive. Especially those who do not have children and cannot perform the rites after their death. Similarly, the ceremonies for the 10th and 13th day can also be performed in advance,” says Pandit Ram Shankar.
Can daughters Tarpan?
No! Daughters (Married or Unmarried) are not allowed to perform the rituals of Pind Daan. It can be performed by husband, father, brother, son, grandson (son’s son as well as daughter’s son). In case, there are no male relatives to the dead, then the Pandits can perform the rituals.
How do I get ancestors blessings?
Those who can’t afford lavish offerings, can make do with flowers or a few sesame seeds, or just a blade of grass. If that too is not possible, simply raise your hands towards the sun and pray that the ancestors are happy with the devotion and will in turn, bless the family.
How to do Shradh karma in Pitru Paksh?
Black sesame has special significance for the donation of ancestral body. Therefore, black mole should be used for Shraddha Karma. For this, do not forget to use white sesame. Shradh Karma shouldn’t be performed during evening, night, dawn or dusk. In Pitru Paksh, cows, brahmins, dogs, ants, cats and ravens should eat as much as possible.
What are the precautions to be taken during Pitru Paksha?
In Pitru Paksha, it is considered forbidden to eat some things, like- gram, lentils, cumin, black salt, gourd and cucumber, mustard greens etc. should not be eaten. Don’t use iron vessels for rituals. Instead use gold, silver, copper or bronze vessels to please your ancestors.
What is the meaning of Pitru Paksha?
Pitru paksha is a 16 days period of Shraddha (sraddh) from Bhadrapada purnima to Sarva pitru amavasya. It is also known as Shraddha Paksha. In these period; Hindus pay homage to their ancestor, especially through food offerings.
What is the meaning of Pitru Tarpanam?
Offering libations of water and til (gingely) to the pitrus (deceased parents and ancestors – manes) to satisfy and elevate them to higher spiritual planes is called “pitru tarpaNam”. This is an opportunity to honour the sages, gods, parents, ancestors and friends. This is a part of “pitruyagya”.
