Pind Daan is a sacred Hindu ritual performed to honor one’s ancestors (Pitru) and help their souls attain peace and moksha (salvation). The word Pind refers to offerings made of rice, barley flour, and sesame seeds, symbolizing the body, while Daan means donation. Together, it signifies the act of surrendering with devotion for the karmic liberation of departed souls.

According to Hindu tradition, performing Pind Daan at holy sites like Gaya, Varanasi (Kashi), Prayagraj, and Haridwar is most auspicious, with Gaya considered the ultimate place where Lord Vishnu blessed the ritual. Devotees, guided by priests chanting Vedic mantras, offer pinds and sacred prayers at riverbanks and ghats.

This ritual not only provides eternal peace to ancestors but also removes Pitru Dosh, blessing families with prosperity, harmony, and spiritual upliftment. Pind Daan remains a timeless tradition of love, reverence, and eternal connection with forefathers.