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Parashuram Kund: Freedom from Sin & Ancestral Salvation on Mahalaya Amavasya
- •Pitru Paksha is a sacred period for performing Shraddha, Tarpan, and Pind Daan for ancestral peace and salvation.
- •Parashuram Kund in Arunachal Pradesh and Prinsep Ghat in Kolkata are two uniquely significant sites for Pind Daan.
- •Lord Parashuram was freed from the sin of matricide after bathing in Parashuram Kund, where his axe detached.
- •The water of Parashuram Kund is considered divine, attracting devotees year-round, especially on Makar Sankranti.
- •Mahalaya Amavasya at Prinsep Ghat on the Hooghly River is crucial for offering Pind Daan, ensuring ancestors' liberation.
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Parashuram Kund is a revered pilgrimage site because Lord Parashuram was freed from the grave sin of matricide after bathing in its divine waters. According to mythology, his axe detached from his hand here, making it a major center for liberation from serious sins.
During Pitru Paksha, thousands of devotees gather at Prinsep Ghat, Bagbazar Ghat, Nimtala Ghat, and Ramkrishnapur Ghat to perform Pind Daan, Shraddha, and Tarpan. Devotees stand knee-deep in the river water to offer Tilodak using Kush grass, black sesame seeds, Gangajal, and white flowers for the peace and salvation of their ancestors.
Mahalaya Amavasya marks the final day of Pitru Paksha, where performing rituals like Pind Daan, Bhoj, and Tarpan is believed to grant ancestors freedom from the cycle of birth and death. In places like Kolkata, this day also marks the transition from Pitru Paksha to Devi Paksha and the start of Durga Puja.
