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Global Faith in Gayaji: Women from Germany, Russia, Ukraine Perform Pind Daan with Sanskrit Chants.
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News18•02-10-2026, 13:26
Global Faith in Gayaji: Women from Germany, Russia, Ukraine Perform Pind Daan with Sanskrit Chants.
- •During Pitru Paksha Mela in Gayaji, women from Germany, Russia, Ukraine, and Ghana performed Pind Daan in traditional Indian attire, chanting Sanskrit mantras.
- •These foreign devotees fluently recited Sanskrit mantras alongside priests, showcasing the global acceptance of Sanatan tradition.
- •Gayaji is a major center of faith not only for India but also for devotees from countries like America, Britain, and Nepal.
- •Recently, parents of a 25-year-old martyr from Jammu and Kashmir also performed Pind Daan in Gayaji for their son's soul.
- •The Pitru Paksha Mela runs from September 26 to October 10, 2026, attracting millions of devotees seeking salvation for their ancestors.
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The world-renowned Pitru Paksha Mela in Gayaji began on September 26, 2026, and runs until October 10, 2026, coinciding with Sarvapitru Amavasya, during which millions of devotees gather for ancestral salvation
Female devotees from countries such as Germany, Russia, Ukraine, and Ghana traveled to Gayaji to perform Pind Daan and Tarpan rituals for their ancestors, fluently reciting Sanskrit mantras
According to religious beliefs and the Vayu Purana, Gayaji is designated as a Pitru Tirtha where performing Pind Daan frees individuals from ancestral debt (Pitru Rin) and helps ancestors attain Vaikunth Dham
