12 Germans offer ‘pinddaan’ in Gaya

GAYA, Oct 11: Twelve German nationals including 11 women offered ‘pinddaan’ at Dev Ghat’ on the banks of Falgu river in Bihar’s Gaya District on Wednesday for the salvation of the souls of their ancestors.
All the women, attired in traditional Indian dress (saree and blouse) performed the pinddaan rituals and ‘jal tarpan’ at the Vishnupad temple and ‘Dev Ghat’ for the salvation of their ancestors’ souls. The only male member of their group performed pinddaan by wearing a dhoti.
They performed pinddaan in front of Loknath Gaur, a local preacher.
Performing pitra puja and pinddaan during Pitru Paksha, which started from September 29, in Gaya is considered highly auspicious.
The Pitru Paksha Mela, a Hindu ritual to pray for souls of ancestors, is organised yearly at Vishnupad temple in Gaya. (PTI)