Gaya's Pind Daan Rituals Deeply Rooted in Vishnu and Rama Legends

TOI Astrology · spirituality

Gaya, a significant Hindu pilgrimage site in Bihar, is considered highly sacred for ancestral ceremonies like Pind Daan. Its importance stems from legends involving Lord Vishnu and Lord Rama, who is believed to have performed rituals for his father, King Dasharatha, in Gaya. Devotees perform rites at the Phalgu River, Vishnupad Temple, and Akshay Vat, believing these ceremonies ensure peace for departed ancestors. The tradition is particularly observed during Pitru Paksha, drawing tens of thousands of families seeking spiritual fulfillment and ancestral blessings.