When you cannot travel to Haridwar yourself, an experienced pandit performs the Pind Daan on your behalf, taking sankalp in your name and gotra. As described in the Garuda Purana, a ritual performed by a representative on your behalf is complete and its merit is yours. This is ideal for families abroad, elders unable to travel, or urgent requirements.
The ceremony is performed live by experienced pandits on the banks of the Ganga.
A full recording of the ritual, delivered to you afterwards.
High-resolution photographs of the complete ceremony.
A downloadable certificate confirming the Pind Daan was performed.
Sankalp in the departed soul's name and gotra, the pind daan ritual on the banks of the Ganga in Haridwar by experienced pandits, and a live ritual video, photos and a certificate shared with you.
Sankalp in the departed soul's name and gotra, the pind daan ritual on the banks of the Ganga in Haridwar by experienced pandits, and a live ritual video, photos and a certificate shared with you. Also includes one Brahmin Bhojan, Vastra Daan and Patra Daan performed in your name.
Sankalp in the departed soul's name and gotra, the pind daan ritual on the banks of the Ganga in Haridwar by experienced pandits, and a live ritual video, photos and a certificate shared with you. Also includes one Brahmin Bhojan, Vastra Daan, Patra Daan and Gau Daan performed in your name.
Pick the offering tier that suits you and a preferred tithi (date). We can help you decide an auspicious date if you are unsure.
Give the name and gotra of the departed soul, the date of death if known, and your name and relation for the sankalp.
On the chosen day an experienced Haridwar pandit performs the ritual on the banks of the Ganga as your representative.
The pandit takes sankalp with the departed's name and gotra and completes the full ritual as per Vedic procedure.
The ritual is recorded; photos and video are shared with you for complete transparency, with the sankalp clearly audible.
You receive a certificate confirming the Pind Daan was performed for your departed loved one.
Have these ready so the sankalp can be made correctly. The booking form asks only for the essentials.
Full name, gotra and gender of the departed soul.
If the departed was male: the names of their father and grandfather.
If the departed was a married woman: the names of her mother-in-law and grandmother-in-law.
If the departed was an unmarried woman: the names of her mother and grandmother.
The date of death, if known.
Your name and your relation to the departed (on whose behalf the Pind Daan is performed).
Haridwar, where the Ganga enters the plains, is among the holiest places to perform ancestral rites. Pind Daan here is believed to bring peace (moksha) to departed souls and blessings to the family.
Yes. When performed with the proper sankalp and Vedic procedure, it is valid. As per the Garuda Purana, a pandit may act as your representative and perform the ritual on your behalf, with all its merit accruing to you.
No. Everything required for the ritual is arranged for you in Haridwar.
Yes. Photos and video of the ritual are shared with you, with the sankalp naming the departed clearly audible.
Nothing is required, as the ritual is performed here. If you wish, you may offer food to a cow and avoid cooking or eating non-vegetarian food at home that day.