Procedure for Pind Daan in Varanasi
The most common procedure for Pind Daan in Varanasi:
1. Pandit Booking: Book a Pandit online from various service providers or locally upon arrival in Varanasi ( Kashi). Booking online is recommended to make your overall experience in Varanasi hassle-free. Online Pooja and Pandit providers will provide the best pandit along with all the pooja materials. They can also arrange your stay in Varanasi upon request.
2. Fasting and Mundan: It is recommended to keep a fast on the Pooja day till the end of Pooja. It is mandatory for those who will perform the rituals on behalf of the family. Mundan is optional, depending on family traditions and customs.
3. Pooja Day: The day begins with a sacred bath at the Ganga River, followed by offering Pind, typically made of rice balls, to ancestors at any of the Ghats—such as Manikarnika Ghat, Harishchandra Ghat, Assi Ghat, or Dashashwamedh Ghat—or at Pisach Mochan Temple. These are the main sites where most Varanasi visitors perform Pind Daan for their ancestors.
Conclusion: After the completion of the Pind Daan, Dakshina and donations are made to the family of the Pandit.