People reach Bihar’s Gaya to take part in ‘Pitru Paksha Mela Maha Sangam’

While a few pilgrims were seen performing the rituals, others had just arrived to take part in the ritual.

Chunnu Ji Pandey, a local priest, told ANI, “I perform the ritual here. I have been doing this for 17 years now. Pilgrims come here to offer prayers for their departed ones. Some people perform the ritual for a day while some do it for 17 days.”

During this festival, the ritual of Pind-daan is performed which is a must to do obligation for all Hindus or followers of Hindu religion.

People were also seen getting their heads shaved and taking a dip in a reservoir.

Hindus also believe that no work can be successfully performed without the blessings of their ancestors or by performing the Pind Daan.

A visitor, Ram Gopal, told ANI, “I am here to pray for my ancestors. I will do it for 17 days. Whoever comes and does the ritual here, the soul of departed will receive salvation. So, I will do it so that my ancestors receive salvation.”

The Gaya district administration has stepped up preparations to ensure a smooth functioning of the festival.

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