North India Statesman
News India Live, Digital Desk: Vishnupad Temple Gaya: When the time of Pitrupaksha comes, the importance of Gaya ji of Bihar increases even more. This is the occasion when people from all over the country and the world reach here to perform pindadan for the peace of the soul of their ancestors. This year also this tradition is going on, but this time Gaya ji saw some faces who caught everyone’s attention. These included flute Swaraj, daughter of late BJP leader Sushma Swaraj to former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav and ‘Duryodhana’ of Mahabharata i.e. Puneet ISSRA.
Flute Swaraj became emotional after remembering mother
Flute Swaraj, daughter of Delhi MP and late External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, also went to Shraddha to her mother and ancestors. He performed the offerings and pinddaan at the Devghat of Falgu River with full rituals. During this, she looked quite emotional while remembering the mother. He was accompanied by other family members. Gayapal priests performed the puja for him. The flute touched the hearts of the people to discharge the traditions for his mother like this.
Lalu Prasad Yadav also made pindadan
Lalu Prasad Yadav, the veteran of Bihar politics and RJD chief, also went to pay tribute to his ancestors. Despite health problems, he himself became part of this important ritual. He offered pindadan for his ancestors on the banks of the Falgu River near the Vishnupad temple. Lalu Yadav’s involvement in religious rituals like this has always been a matter of discussion, and this time also his presence made a lot of headlines.
‘Duryodhana’ also arrived for the liberation of the ancestors
Famous actor Puneet Issar, who has been identified in door-to-door after playing the role of Duryodhana in the Mahabharata serial, reached Gaya ji. He also offered pindadan for the peace of the soul of his ancestors. This devotional form of Puneet Issar, often seen in strong characters on screen, was a different experience for his fans. He said that he is feeling spiritual peace after coming to Gaya.
Why is Gaya ji’s pindadan?
It is believed that by offering pindadan in Gaya, the ancestors attain salvation and their souls get peace. This is the reason that every year in 15 days of Pitrupaksha, a crowd of millions of people throng here. Be it common or special, everyone brings the same wish here – to get the blessings of their ancestors. This year the arrival of these big faces here further strengthens the deep roots and importance of this tradition.
