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take part in the ritual of pind-daan, part of the pitru-paksha fortnight when families pay to the souls of the departed loved ones.
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Banganga tank is known as Mumbai's mini Varanasi because of its ancient, sacred water tank, similar to the ghats of Banaras, where pilgrims perform rituals. Legends claim that Lord Ram shot an arrow to create this fresh water, hence the name. Situated in the bustling and expensive Malabar Hills, this place has stood the test of time amidst spiraling skyscrapers and posh high rises. It's the oldest surviving Hindu pilgrimage site in Mumbai and offers a well choreographed aarti in evenings (especially during Dev Deepawali).
The photographs here show the ritual of 'pind-daan', part of the pitru-paksha fortnight when families pay to the souls of the departed loved ones.
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On the occasion of pitru-paksh at Banganga, Mumbai.
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Mahalaya, also known as Pitru Paksha (Sanskrit: पितृ पक्ष),
Pitru Paksha is considered by Hindus to be inauspicious, given the death rite performed during the ceremony, known as Shraddha or tarpan. In southern and western India, it falls in the Hindu lunar month of Bhadrapada (September–October), beginning with the full moon day (Purnima) that occurs immediately after the Ganesh festival and ending with the new moon day known as Sarvapitri amavasya, Mahalaya amavasya or simply Mahalaya.
Annadaana ("Donation of food") is a central part of the rituals during these 16 days. On all these days, offerings are made to the departed, including those whose names or manner of death are not known. On these days tarpan, shraaddha and pinda daan are performed daily according to the procedures under the guidance of a priest.
Mahalaya, also known as Pitru Paksha (Sanskrit: पितृ पक्ष),
Pitru Paksha is considered by Hindus to be inauspicious, given the death rite performed during the ceremony, known as Shraddha or tarpan. In southern and western India, it falls in the Hindu lunar month of Bhadrapada (September–October), beginning with the full moon day (Purnima) that occurs immediately after the Ganesh festival and ending with the new moon day known as Sarvapitri amavasya, Mahalaya amavasya or simply Mahalaya.
Annadaana ("Donation of food") is a central part of the rituals during these 16 days. On all these days, offerings are made to the departed, including those whose names or manner of death are not known. On these days tarpan, shraaddha and pinda daan are performed daily according to the procedures under the guidance of a priest.
Mahalaya, also known as Pitru Paksha (Sanskrit: पितृ पक्ष),
Pitru Paksha is considered by Hindus to be inauspicious, given the death rite performed during the ceremony, known as Shraddha or tarpan. In southern and western India, it falls in the Hindu lunar month of Bhadrapada (September–October), beginning with the full moon day (Purnima) that occurs immediately after the Ganesh festival and ending with the new moon day known as Sarvapitri amavasya, Mahalaya amavasya or simply Mahalaya.
Annadaana ("Donation of food") is a central part of the rituals during these 16 days. On all these days, offerings are made to the departed, including those whose names or manner of death are not known. On these days tarpan, shraaddha and pinda daan are performed daily according to the procedures under the guidance of a priest.
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hurried brahmin, heading for 'shraaddh rituals' on the ghat of tungabhadra river. you may call them on above number, for 'shraaddh puja'!
in the hindu religion, it is the religious ritual that one performs to pay homage to one’s ancestors, especially to one’s dead parents. conceptually, it is a way for people to express heartfelt gratitude and thanks towards their parents and ancestors, for having helped them to be what they are. it is performed on that particular lunar day when they deceased. see more details @ www.forumforhinduawakening.org/articles/id/understanding/...
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Mahalaya, also known as Pitru Paksha (Sanskrit: पितृ पक्ष),
Pitru Paksha is considered by Hindus to be inauspicious, given the death rite performed during the ceremony, known as Shraddha or tarpan. In southern and western India, it falls in the Hindu lunar month of Bhadrapada (September–October), beginning with the full moon day (Purnima) that occurs immediately after the Ganesh festival and ending with the new moon day known as Sarvapitri amavasya, Mahalaya amavasya or simply Mahalaya.
Annadaana ("Donation of food") is a central part of the rituals during these 16 days. On all these days, offerings are made to the departed, including those whose names or manner of death are not known. On these days tarpan, shraaddha and pinda daan are performed daily according to the procedures under the guidance of a priest.
Pitru Paksha is a period of 16 days that is dedicated to the ancestors. Donations are made during this time to pay homage to one's forefathers and gratify their souls.
It is believed that it is during this 16 days period that one's ancestors come down to earth to bless their kin. Tarpan, Shraddha and Pind Daan are performed in order to please them. Performing these rituals is also important because it helps one's ancestors cross over to their fated realms