Pind Daan and Tarpan
Pind Daan is the most important rite performed at Gaya Ji, through which ancestors attain moksha and peace. Along with Pind Daan at the Vishnupad and Falgu banks, Tarpan (offering of water) is made to gods, sages and ancestors, freeing the family from the Pitru Rin (ancestral debt). The scriptures describe three debts - to the gods, to the sages, and to one's ancestors - and Shradh performed at Gaya is considered capable of freeing a family from the ancestral debt.
- Rites performed at Vishnupad Temple and the Falgu bank
- Fulfilment and moksha for ancestors
- Includes Tarpan for gods, sages and ancestors
Tripindi Shradh
Tripindi Shradh is performed to help a soul move from the Pret Yoni into the Pitru Yoni. It is performed specifically for the fulfilment of ancestors across three generations (father, grandfather, great-grandfather) and for removing Pitru Dosh. For families facing obstacles due to Pitru Dosh, or where the date or cause of an ancestor's death is unknown, this rite is considered especially beneficial.
- Helps a soul move from Pret Yoni to Pitru Yoni
- Fulfilment for ancestors across three generations
- Beneficial for happiness and prosperity in the family
Narayan Bali
Narayan Bali Puja is performed for the peace of souls who died in an untimely, accidental, or unusual manner. This rite specifically includes worship of Lord Narayan, bringing peace and a good afterlife to the soul. Tripindi Shradh is typically performed right after Narayan Bali.
- A special rite for souls who met an untimely death
- Includes worship of Lord Narayan
- For the peace and good afterlife of the soul
Pitru Dosh Nivaran Puja
This special puja is performed to remove obstacles in marriage, children, health and career caused by Pitru Dosh in a horoscope. Through proper Havan and worship at the temple premises, ancestors are pleased and the family is freed from Pitru Dosh. This puja is especially recommended for families whose astrologer has identified Pitru Dosh in their horoscope.
- Removes obstacles caused by Pitru Dosh
- Includes Havan and complete ritual worship
- Beneficial for peace and happiness in the family
Gaya Tarpan
Gaya Tarpan is performed on the sacred Falgu bank by offering water and sesame seeds to the ancestors, invoking their peace and blessings. This rite holds special scriptural importance for the liberation of ancestral souls and is performed by the Goswami family according to pure Vedic tradition.
- Tarpan performed on the holy Falgu bank
- Offering of water and sesame with proper Sankalp
- For the peace and liberation of ancestral souls
Shradh Karma at Gaya Ji
The traditional Shradh Karma, performed on an ancestor's death anniversary or once a year with complete ritual precision, includes Brahmin Bhoj, Pind offering and Tarpan. The Goswami family performs this rite according to the pure scriptural method, and also provides guidance on special dates such as Panchami, Navami and Matru Shradh as needed.
- Annual Shradh and death-anniversary worship
- Includes Brahmin Bhoj and Pind offering
- Performed according to the pure scriptural method
