“Atma ki shanti aur mukti ke liye dasve din ka pavitra kriya”

The Dashgatra Sanskar, also known as Dashmi Pind Daan, is a sacred Hindu ritual performed on the 10th day after a person’s death. It is part of the Antyeshti Sanskar and is meant to help the departed soul transition peacefully to the ancestral realm (Pitru Lok) and attain spiritual liberation (moksha).

Spiritual Significance

• Symbolizes the final purification of the soul and its detachment from the physical world
• Helps the soul unite with ancestors and receive their blessings
• Offers shraddha, tarpan, and pind daan to ensure peace and fulfillment of karmic duties

Ritual Highlights

• Ganesh Pujan – To begin the ceremony with auspiciousness
• Pind Daan – Offering of rice balls (pind) to nourish and guide the soul
• Tarpan – Water offerings to ancestors
• Dashgatra Puja – Includes rituals for purification and spiritual elevation
• Havan (optional) – Fire ritual for peace and liberation
• Brahman Bhojan or Bhandara – Feeding of priests or devotees as part of punya karma
• Aarti and Prasad Distribution

Service Details

• Location: Siddhbalaji Manokamna Mandir or at the family’s residence
• Duration: 2 to 3 hours
• Includes: Purohit services, puja samagri, prasad, and ritual guidance
• Customizable: Based on family traditions and regional customs