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Russian Women Perform Pind Daan in Bihar for Ancestors, Inspiring Devotion at Devghat
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News18•09-10-2026, 09:10
Russian Women Perform Pind Daan in Bihar for Ancestors, Inspiring Devotion at Devghat
- •Five women from Russia traveled to Gaya ji, Bihar, to perform Pind Daan for the salvation of their ancestors' souls during the Pitru Paksha Mela.
- •Dressed in traditional Indian attire, the women participated in the rituals at Devghat, chanting mantras and following proper customs.
- •They were inspired to visit Gaya after learning about Sanatan traditions and the significance of ancestral rituals from priests at an ISKCON temple.
- •The sight of foreign nationals showing deep respect for Indian traditions left locals and onlookers deeply emotional.
- •Priests noted that the global reach of Gaya ji is expanding, with people from countries like Russia, France, and South Africa visiting to perform these rituals.
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Five women from Russia traveled to Gaya ji, Bihar, to perform Pind Daan and Tarpan rituals at Devghat for the peace and salvation of their ancestors' souls.
The women learned about the religious significance of Pind Daan in Gaya ji when they visited an ISKCON temple in July, where priests explained the duties toward ancestors in Indian culture.
The women wore traditional Indian attire, sat on the ground amidst the chanting of Sanskrit mantras, and completed the religious rituals according to Sanatan tradition.
