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Foreigners Flock to Gaya Ji for Ancestral Rituals During Pitru Paksha Fair
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News18•02-10-2026, 16:45
Foreigners Flock to Gaya Ji for Ancestral Rituals During Pitru Paksha Fair
- •Foreigners from Germany, Russia, Ukraine, Ghana, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and the Netherlands performed pind daan and tarpan on the banks of the Falgu river during the Pitru Paksha fair in Bihar's Gaya Ji.
- •Participants dressed in traditional Indian attire, including saris and dhoti-kurtas, offered prayers and remembered their departed family members and friends.
- •A priest noted that 48 people arrived in three batches over two days, with some pilgrims coming after experiencing tragic losses.
- •Natalia from Milan, Italy, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to worship her ancestors in Gaya Ji, while a German pilgrim felt blessed and noted the unique energy of the place.
- •Many pilgrims prepared for the rituals for a year, reading stories and understanding their significance, with some studying the Bhagavad Gita to understand Hinduism.
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Foreign nationals from countries like Germany, Russia, Ukraine, and Ghana performed pind daan and tarpan on the banks of the Falgu river during the Pitru Paksha fair in Bihar's Gaya Ji district.
The Pitru Paksha Mahasangam Mela was held in the Gaya Ji district from September 25 to October 10.
Pind Daan is a sacred Hindu ritual performed to honor deceased ancestors and help their souls attain peace and liberation, also known as moksha.
