Astrology News Desk: In Sanatan Dharma, 16 days of the year are dedicated to the ancestors and during this time the descendants remember their dead relatives and perform their Shradh, Tarpan and Pinddaan. It is believed that during the days of Pitru Paksha, the ancestors come to earth and accept the Shradh Tarpan performed by their descendants and bless them with happiness, prosperity and progress.

This year, Pitru Paksha has started from Wednesday, September 18, i.e. yesterday and it will end on Wednesday, October 2. In such a situation, today through this article, we are telling you about those holy places of India where it is considered best to perform Shradh, Tarpan and Pinddaan of ancestors. It is believed that if Shradh and Pinddaan are performed at these places, then the ancestors become happy and their souls are calm and they also get salvation. So let us know about those famous and holy places of India.

Do perform Shradh at these places during Pitru Paksha-
According to religious beliefs, Haridwar is considered to be the gate of Hari, which is known as a major pilgrimage place. On festivals, devotees come here from far and wide to take a bath in the Ganga. Heavy crowds are seen here during the days of Pitru Paksha. It is believed that offering Pind Daan and Tarpan to ancestors in Haridwar is considered beneficial. Varanasi Kashi is also considered a very holy place for Shraddha and Pind Daan. Let us tell you that this holy place is situated on the banks of the Ganga. By offering Pind Daan here during the days of Pitru Paksha, ancestors attain peace.

Bodh Gaya is also a very holy place for the Shraddh and Tarpan of ancestors, which is located on the banks of the Falgu river. People from all over the country gather at Bodh Gaya to perform Pind Daan for their ancestors. Badrinath, which is included in the Chardham Yatra, is also considered to be an excellent place for Pind Daan. By performing Pind Daan at the Brahma Kapal Ghat on the banks of Alaknanda, the ancestors become pleased and bless us. Along with this, the land of Prayagraj is also considered to be best for Shraddh. Prayagraj is known for the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Here on the banks of the Sangam, people perform Pind Daan and Shraddh for their ancestors.