Pishach Mochan Kund is an important pilgrimage site for souls seeking liberation from untimely or unnatural death outside of Kashi (Varanasi). This place is renowned for providing relief from ghostly afflictions, ancestral curses, and the curse of Brahma. According to legend, Kapardishwar Mahadev was established here under the guidance of Sage Valmiki and Shiva's attendant, Kapardi. Rituals such as Tripindi Shraddha, Narayan Bali, and Pind Daan/Tarpana are performed here. A peepal tree near the pond symbolically provides peace to restless souls. During Pitru Paksha, thousands of devotees visit this place to pray for the peace and salvation of their ancestors.
Read MoreSankalp – Pandit will take the resolution of Tarpan by taking the name of your Gotra and ancestors.Tarpan Vidhi – Sesame seeds, water, Kusha and flowers will be offered to the ancestors.Pinddaan (if required) – Balls of flour and sesame seeds will be made and offered to the ancestors.Chanting – Vedic mantras and Pitru Shanti mantras will be chanted.Dakshina and blessings – After the puja, Dakshina will be given to the Brahmin and blessings will be taken for the blessings of the ancestors.Arrangement of Puja Samagri – All the necessary materials like sesame seeds, Kusha, flowers, water pot etc. will be included.Place arrangement – A proper place will be ensured for the puja on the banks of Ganga.
Gangaghat Tarpan is a sacred Vedic ritual performed on the banks of the river Ganga for the peace of the soul of the ancestors, salvation and to attain their blessings. In this, water, sesame, kusha and mantras are offered to the ancestors with devotion. This tarpan is especially performed on occasions like Pitru Paksha, Amavasya, Shraddha etc. Ganga is considered to be the Mokshadayini and the holiest river, hence the tarpan performed on Gangaghat is very fruitful. It liberates the ancestors from their debt and maintains happiness and peace in the family.
