Why is Pind Daan necessary?

For Hindus, Gaya Pind daan is considered to be the most vital & mandatory ritual to free the deceased souls. This ritual is aimed to ease the journey of the soul towards final salvation and it is also believed that if pind daan is performed, the soul need not fall again into the cycle of rebirth.

What is difference between Gaya and Bodhgaya?

Gaya is located in India at the longitude of 85 and latitude of 24.79. Bodhgaya is located in India at the longitude of 84.99 and latitude of 24.7 . Driving Distance : 15 KM and 728 meters / 9.8 miles.

What is the importance of Pind Daan?

Pind Daan is a ritual which is conducted after the Cremation of an individual. Hindus believe that Pind Daan is a must after the death of their loved ones. It is considered to be mandatory and the most vital, ritual of the entire life cycle for the followers of Hinduism.

Why is Gaya the most sacred place for pind daan?

The story of Gaya asur, the demon who was granted the wish of being known as the origin of the most sacred place by Lord Vishnu is also known to all. There’s a Vishnu temple known as “Vishnupad temple” which forms the major reason of Gaya being the most sacred place for Pind Daan.

Why did Lord Rama Chandra come to Gaya?

Mythology says that Lord Rama Chandra came to Gaya to perform Pind Daan for his father Dasharatha. The story of Gaya asur, the demon who was granted the wish of being known as the origin of the most sacred place by Lord Vishnu is also known to all.

What are the rituals as part of sraddth or pinddaan rite?

Following are the rituals as part of the Sraddth or PindDaan rite performed in Gaya Ji that includes:- Snana and Sankalpa : Take a bath in the holy River Ganges before performing Pind Daan. PindDaan : The worshiping of the departed souls and the ancestors.