Shradh / Pitru Paksha: Brahman Bhoj at Holy Tirthas
Brahman Bhoj
Brahman (Brahmin) bhoj (feast) is the ritual of feeding Brahmins. It is considered highly auspicious and is practised on occasions such as a child's birth, upanayana, Pitru Paksha, marriage and after a death. Its purpose is to receive blessings, gain punya and satisfy the souls of our forefathers.
Feed Brahmins in a holy tirtha and get blessed by your forefathers.
Click Buy Now, choose the number of Brahmins, the date and the place, and tell us the name and gotra in the order notes. We conduct the bhoj on your behalf and send you photos and a report.
You can choose one or more of these holy cities for your ancestors' Shradh:
- Ayodhya
- Bodh Gaya
- Dwarka
- Haridwar
- Kashi (Varanasi)
- Prayagraj
- Puri
- Rameshwaram
Pitru Paksha means "the fortnight of the forefathers". It is the time when ancestors are believed to visit the earth, and performing Shradh and Brahman Bhoj in these days is considered extremely important. It is believed that Yamaraja allows departed souls to come down and receive the offerings of their descendants.
Story of Pitru Paksha
Legends say Karna, son of Kunti, was a great philanthropist who donated wealth but never food. When he reached heaven he found plenty of riches but no food. He prayed to Yamaraja, who sent him back to earth for 14 days to feed Brahmins and the poor. These 14 days are observed as Mahalaya Paksha, or Pitru Paksha.
ll Om Bhur Bhuvah Svah, Tat Savitur Varenyam, Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi, Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat ll
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