Pind daan at Gaya ji is very important because it is believed that the souls of the dead visit Gaya Ji waiting for their family members to offer them food and attain peace after death. Therefore, it is a mandatory ritual for every Hindu to perform Gaya Shradh Karma for their deceased ancestors. Once this ritual is performed successfully, the souls are believed to be saved and bless the person and their family with peace, prosperity and wealth in life.

Performing Pind Daan at Gaya is mandatory once in a lifetime as per Shashtra. The direct connection of “Pind Daan” reflects our faith and respect towards our ancestors. One day everyone has to leave this world and that is the basic law of this world. But we also have a certain duty to our ancestors, thanks to whom we received this life.

Pind Daan can be performed by any individual who wishes to pay homage to their departed ancestors. It is commonly conducted by family members, especially the eldest son or male relative, as a way to fulfill their filial responsibilities and honor their lineage.

• Pind daan brings freedom to dead people who have materialistic inclinations and find it difficult to leave the earth and their loved ones.
• It is believed that after the pinda daan, the souls re-experience the hellish torches that lead him/her to Moksha.
• Relatives of the deceased, by offering pind daan, receive blessings from the soul, which is believed to have the strongest positive influence in a person’s life.
• Pind daan brings success, peace and prosperity in people’s lives.

The offerings made during Pind Daan typically include rice balls (pinds), water, milk, sesame seeds, fruits, and other food items. These symbolic offerings are believed to nourish and satisfy the departed souls. Additionally, performing charitable acts and donating to the needy are also considered auspicious during this ritual.