Evening Ganga aarti on the ghats of Varanasi

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Pind Daan in Kashi: A Gentle Guide for Families

Performing shraddha rites for a departed loved one in Kashi is an old and consoling tradition. What pind daan means, where it is performed — the ghats and Pishach Mochan — and what your family should know before the morning of the rite.

Tue, 8 Sept, 20264 min read