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Shraddha Puja

Shri Vishnupad Temple, Gaya
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Shraddha Puja

Vishnupad Temple, Gaya Ji is regarded as one of the important sacred destinations for ancestral rituals, Shraddha and Pind Daan. The ritual is performed in the sacred presence of the holy footprints of Lord Vishnu for departed parents, grandparents and other ancestors.

The ceremony is performed with the Sankalp of the Yajaman, including the name, Gotra, name of the departed person and Shraddha date. It includes ancestral invocation, Tarpan, Shraddha rituals, Pind Daan, Brahmin Puja and Bhojan, charity, Dakshina, prayers for ancestral peace and blessings.

Duration

1h – 2h

Best time

All Day

Starting price

₹5,100

Benefits

  • According to religious beliefs, performing annual Shradh and ancestral rituals in Gaya Ji is considered a sacred way to pray for the satisfaction and spiritual well-being of departed ancestors.
  • It provides an opportunity to express reverence and gratitude toward departed ancestors.
  • Prayers are offered for ancestral peace and blessings.
  • Prayers are offered for the well-being, peace, prosperity, and harmony of the family and lineage.
  • The ritual seeks the blessings of Lord Vishnu and supports spiritual growth.
  • It fulfills the traditional religious duty of honoring and remembering one's ancestors.

Shraddha Puja

Annual Shraddha Puja at Vishnupad Temple, Gaya Ji is a sacred Sanatana tradition performed to remember departed ancestors and express devotion, gratitude and religious duty towards them. The ritual is especially performed on the annual Shraddha date of the departed person for whom the family observes Shraddha every year.

Gaya Dham is traditionally regarded as one of the most important pilgrimage destinations for ancestral rituals and Shraddha. According to religious tradition, performing Shraddha, Tarpan and Pind Daan at Gaya in the sacred presence of Lord Vishnu holds special significance for prayers for ancestral satisfaction, peace and spiritual welfare.

The ceremony begins with meditation upon Lord Vishnu and the Sankalp. It is followed by ancestral invocation, Tarpan, Shraddha rituals, Pind Daan and Pind Visarjan, Brahmin Puja and Bhojan, charity and Dakshina, prayers for ancestral peace and blessings.

Main Deities and Religious Significance

The primary focus of this Shraddha Puja is the worship and remembrance of the ancestral deities. The sacred footprints of Lord Vishnu are enshrined at Vishnupad Temple, Gaya Ji. According to religious tradition, performing Shraddha and ancestral rituals in the sacred presence of Lord Vishnu at Gaya holds special significance for prayers for ancestral peace and spiritual welfare.

When Is This Shraddha Puja Performed?

  • On the annual Shraddha date of the departed person.
  • On the prescribed annual Shraddha date of departed parents and ancestors.
  • During Pitru Paksha.
  • On Sarvapitru Amavasya.
  • On a date determined according to family tradition and the guidance of a qualified Vedic Acharya.

Major Rituals Included

  • Sankalp
  • Meditation upon Lord Vishnu
  • Ancestral invocation
  • Tarpan
  • Shraddha Sankalp
  • Shraddha rituals
  • Pind Daan
  • Pind Visarjan
  • Brahmin Puja and Bhojan
  • Charity and Dakshina
  • Prayer for ancestral peace
  • Blessings

Religious Significance of Shraddha Puja

  • Prayers are offered for the satisfaction and spiritual welfare of ancestors.
  • Devotion and gratitude are expressed towards departed family members.
  • Prayers are offered for ancestral peace and blessings.
  • Prayers are offered for the welfare and prosperity of the family.
  • Blessings of Lord Vishnu and spiritual progress are sought.
  • The traditional religious duty towards ancestors is respectfully fulfilled.

Significance of Vishnupad Temple, Gaya Ji

According to Puranic tradition, Gayasura performed intense penance and received a boon through which merely seeing him could grant liberation. At the request of the deities, Lord Vishnu touched Gayasura with His sacred feet. It is traditionally believed that the place where Lord Vishnu placed His feet became the sacred region of Gaya. This is why Gaya is regarded as an important pilgrimage destination for ancestral peace and spiritual welfare.

The Phalgu River flowing through the sacred Gaya region is also traditionally considered highly significant for Tarpan and Pind Daan. Devotees remember their ancestors on the sacred banks of the Phalgu River, perform Tarpan and Pind Daan, and pray to Lord Vishnu for their peace and spiritual welfare.

Spiritual Significance

Annual Shraddha is not merely a ritual but a sacred Sanatana tradition of remembering departed ancestors and fulfilling one's religious duty towards them with devotion and gratitude.

Performing Annual Shraddha and ancestral rituals at Vishnupad Temple, Gaya Ji, in the sacred presence of Lord Vishnu holds special significance for families who wish to perform ancestral rites in Gaya on the prescribed Shraddha date of their departed family member.

Our experienced Vedic Acharyas perform the complete ritual according to traditional Vedic procedures with the Sankalp of the Yajaman, including the name, Gotra, name of the departed person and Shraddha date.

Special Information

  • The puja can be performed on the annual Shraddha date of the departed person.
  • The name of the departed person, Yajaman's name, Gotra and Shraddha date are required for the Sankalp.
  • Experienced Vedic Acharyas perform the Shraddha rituals at Vishnupad Temple, Gaya Ji according to traditional Vedic procedures.
  • Required puja materials and ritual arrangements are provided according to the selected package.
  • For devotees unable to visit Gaya Ji, Shraddha Puja may be performed through the name and Sankalp, subject to the available service.

Book Shraddha Puja at Vishnupad Temple, Gaya Ji

If you wish to perform Shraddha Puja, Tarpan and Pind Daan at Vishnupad Temple, Gaya Ji on the annual Shraddha date of your departed family member, you can book the ritual online or offline through Pujariji.com.

This Annual Shraddha Puja at Vishnupad Temple, Gaya Ji is a sacred ancestral ritual performed according to Sanatana tradition with prayers for the satisfaction, spiritual welfare, peace and blessings of departed ancestors.

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  • Unnat

    1 Acharya + All Puja Material

    This special Vedic Shraddha ritual is performed at the sacred Vishnupad Temple, Gaya Ji by 1 experienced Vedic Acharya, following traditional and Vedic procedures. The ritual is performed in remembrance of Lord Shri Hari Vishnu and with a sacred ancestral resolve for deceased parents, ancestors, and other departed family members. It is particularly suitable for annual Shraddha or the designated annual ancestral observance and is performed with prayers for ancestral satisfaction, peace, spiritual well-being, and blessings for the family. Instead of the usual sequence of general worship such as Gauri-Ganesh Puja, this ritual follows the traditional Shraddha procedure, with remembrance of Lord Vishnu, Shraddha Sankalp, invocation of ancestors, Tarpan, Pind Daan, and other principal ancestral rites.

    Ritual Includes

    • Remembrance of Lord Shri Hari Vishnu
    • Shraddha Sankalp
    • Invocation of ancestors
    • Tarpan
    • Shraddha rituals
    • Pind Daan
    • Offering and immersion of Pinds
    • Brahmin meal
    • Charitable offerings and ritual donations
    • Prayer for ancestral peace
    • Blessings

    Special Features

    • Traditional Shraddha rituals and Pind Daan at the sacred Vishnupad Temple, Gaya Ji.
    • The Shraddha ceremony is performed with remembrance of Lord Shri Hari Vishnu and a sacred ancestral resolve.
    • Particularly suitable for annual Shraddha and the designated annual ancestral observance.
    • Traditional ancestral rites including invocation, Tarpan, Pind Daan, and prayers for ancestral peace.
    • The complete Shraddha ritual is conducted under the guidance of an experienced Vedic Acharya.
    • Required Brahmin meals, charitable offerings, and all Puja Materials are arranged as part of the ritual.
    • Where the available service permits, the ritual can be performed on behalf of devotees who are unable to travel to Gaya Ji, with their name and Sankalp.
    • The appropriate person for the Shraddha Sankalp may be determined according to family tradition and the guidance of a qualified Vedic Acharya.

    Required Information

    • Name of the Yajaman
    • Gotra
    • Name of the deceased person
    • Relationship of the deceased person to the Yajaman
    • Annual Shraddha date
    • Required Sankalp details
    • Wear new and clean traditional clothing for the Shraddha ritual

    This Gaya Shraddha and Pind Daan performed at Vishnupad Temple, Gaya Ji is a sacred ancestral ritual conducted with devotion to Lord Shri Hari Vishnu and reverence for the ancestors. It is traditionally performed with prayers for the satisfaction, peace, and spiritual well-being of departed ancestors, along with prayers for peace, prosperity, and well-being within the family.

    All Puja MaterialDakshina
    ₹5,100₹7,10028% off

    2 items included

  • Shreshth

    2 Acharya + All Puja Material

    This special Vedic Shraddha ritual is performed at the sacred Vishnupad Temple, Gaya Ji by 2 experienced Vedic Acharyas, following traditional and Vedic procedures. Performed with remembrance of Lord Shri Hari Vishnu and a sacred ancestral resolve, this Shraddha ritual is particularly suitable for deceased parents, ancestors, and other departed family members on their annual Shraddha or designated annual ancestral observance. The ritual includes principal rites such as Shraddha Sankalp, invocation of ancestors, Pitru Sukta recitation, Tarpan, Pind Daan, Brahmin worship, and prayers for ancestral peace. This Shreshth Package also includes special arrangements for the vessels, clothing, religious book, and other necessary religious items required during the Shraddha ritual, allowing the complete ceremony to be conducted in an organized and traditional manner.

    Ritual Includes

    • Remembrance of Lord Shri Hari Vishnu
    • Shraddha Sankalp
    • Invocation of ancestors
    • Pitru Sukta recitation
    • Tarpan
    • Shraddha rituals
    • Pind Daan
    • Offering and immersion of Pinds
    • Brahmin worship
    • Brahmin meal
    • Charitable offerings and ritual donations
    • Prayer for ancestral peace
    • Blessings

    Special Features

    • Complete traditional Shraddha rituals and Pind Daan at the sacred Vishnupad Temple, Gaya Ji.
    • The Shraddha ceremony is performed with remembrance of Lord Shri Hari Vishnu and a sacred ancestral resolve.
    • Particularly suitable for annual Shraddha and the designated annual ancestral observance.
    • Traditional ancestral rites including invocation of ancestors, Pitru Sukta recitation, Tarpan, Pind Daan, and prayers for ancestral peace.
    • Special arrangements for the vessels, clothing, religious book, and other religious materials required during the Shraddha ritual.
    • Complete guidance and supervision of the Shraddha ceremony by 2 experienced Vedic Acharyas.
    • The date and required procedure will be communicated according to the scheduled arrangements.
    • Where the available service permits, the Shraddha ritual can be performed on behalf of devotees who are unable to travel to Gaya Ji, with their name and Sankalp.
    • The Shraddha Sankalp may be performed by a male or female Yajaman according to family tradition and the prescribed Shraddha procedure.

    Required Information

    • Name of the Yajaman
    • Gotra
    • Name of the deceased person
    • Relationship of the deceased person to the Yajaman
    • Annual Shraddha date
    • Required Sankalp details
    • New and clean traditional clothing for the Shraddha ritual

    This Gaya Shraddha and Pind Daan performed at Vishnupad Temple, Gaya Ji is a sacred Vedic ancestral ritual conducted with remembrance of Lord Shri Hari Vishnu and reverence for the ancestors. It is traditionally performed with prayers for the satisfaction, peace, and spiritual well-being of departed ancestors, along with prayers for happiness, peace, and well-being within the family.

    All Puja MaterialDakshina
    ₹11,000₹15,00027% off

    2 items included

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