Pitru Paksha 2023: Perform Shraddha at these pilgrimage sites in Pitru Paksha, ancestors will get salvation

Pitru Paksha 2023: In Hindu religion, ancestors are given the status of gods. It is believed that if Shraddha of ancestors is not performed with proper rituals then they do not attain salvation. In such a situation, today we are telling you about some such pilgrimage places where ancestors get salvation by performing Shraddha during Pitru Paksha.

Ancestors are worshiped in Sanatan Dharma. It is believed that if the blessings of ancestors remain at home then there will be happiness and prosperity in life. There is also a belief that if the ancestors are not displeased, life becomes full of troubles. All these rules have been followed since ancient times and we all have been following the same tradition. According to mythological beliefs, there are some pilgrimage places in the country where by performing Shraddha of ancestors one attains salvation. By doing this, the Pitra Dosh in the house is also removed and all the obstacles are also removed.

Pitru Paksha has started from today and it will continue for 16 days. During these 16 days, people will perform Shraddha of their ancestors and worship them to please them. However, there are som
e pilgrimage places where if you offer Pind Daan to your ancestors during Pitru Paksha, they will get salvation and go to Vaikuntha. Let us know which are those pilgrimage places-

Went

According to mythology, Gaya city is known for its purity. According to the scriptures, Mother Sita had performed Pind Daan of King Dasharatha here. Another belief is that Lord Buddha attained enlightenment in Gaya and that is why Gaya is also called Bodhgaya. You can offer Pind Daan to your ancestors by visiting this pilgrimage site. According to Hindu beliefs, by offering Pind Daan in Gaya, ancestors attain heaven.

Varanasi

We all know that Varanasi is a religious place where every person has to visit once. By going there and praying, your sins are destroyed. According to mythological texts, by performing Pind Daan here with complete rituals, ancestors attain salvation. After offering Pind Daan here one must definitely have darshan of Baba Vishwanath.

Haridwar

Haridwar is considered one of the largest pilgrimage sites in the country where the river Ganga is also present. It is believed that by offering Pind Daan to ancestors on the banks of Ganga, they get salvation. Take the blessings of Mother Ganga by offering Pind Daan to your ancestors here.

ujjain

Performing Pind Daan in Ujjain, the city of Lord Shri Mahakal is also considered very auspicious. The tradition of performing Pind Daan here on the banks of Kshipra river has been going on since ancient times. It is said that by performing Shraddha of ancestors here, they attain salvation by the grace of Mahakaal.

Prayag

Prayag is considered the best among pilgrimage sites. There is a great belief in performing Pind Daan here and in Prayag city the main rituals are Mundan and Shraddha. Here Pind Daan is performed near Triveni Sangam. It is said that by performing Shraddha here, the ancestors are freed from the bondage of birth and death.