Gaya Shraddh (Pind Daan) ॐ गयायै नमः । ॐ गदाधराय नमः ।वायुपुराण आदि कई पुराणोंमें आया है कि किसी प्रेतने एक वैश्यसे कहा कि ‘आप मेरे नामसे गयाशिरमें पिण्डदान कर दें, इससे हमारी प्रेतयोनिसे मुक्ति हो जायेगी। मेरा सम्पूर्ण धन आप ले लें और उसे लेकर मेरे उद्धेश्यसे गयाश्राद्ध कर दें। इसके बदलेमें मैं अपनीसम्पत्तीका…

Pitar Tarpan Vidhi in brief पितरोंका तर्पण करनेके पूर्व इस मन्त्रंसे हाथ जोडकर प्रथम उनका आवाहन करे - ॐ आगच्छन्तु मे पितर इमं गृह्णन्तु जलान्जलिम । अब तिलके साथ तीन-तीन जलान्जलियां दे -….

In the Brahmpuran, it is said that in the dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha) of Ashvin (This year from 5th sept 2009 to 18th Sept 2009), Yama frees all souls so that they can visit their children to accept the food they offer at the shraddh ceremony.

TARPAN MANTRAS : Awahan - First invite(call) your ancestor’s spirit by praying (fold your hand) through this mantra: “Om Aagachchantu Me Pitar Emam Grihanantu Jalaanjalim.” Tarpan (offer Water) Now offer Teel Mixed Water or Ganga Jal : 3 times for each one…..

1. Krishna Paksha is better than Shukla Paksha for Tarpan (offering of water) and Shraddha. 2. After Noon time is better than before Noon for Tarpan and Shraddha…SILVER Patra (utensil) is best for offering food, Tarpan and Pind-daan. (ManuSmriti 3/202)..