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Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Pitru Paksha Shraddha Package kashi

 

Pitru Paksha Shraddha dates 2025, Procedure and Cost

Pitru Paksha Shraddha 2025: Pitru paksha homage to ancestors through food and water offerings in the form of Pind Pradhan and tarpan. The duration of the Pitru paksha is 16 lunar days in the lunar month of Bhadrapada /Ashwin as per the Hindu calendar. People from the south and west of India follow this in the lunar month of Bhadrapada and people from the north follow this in the month of Ashwin. It begins with the full moon day or a day after the full moon day and ends on Mahalyaya Amavasya. Pitru paksha Shraddha has different names depending upon the region and language.

Pitru Paksha 2025 dates :

Starts on Purnima Shraddh Sun, 07 Sept, 2025 – 21 Sept, 2025

 

Mahalaya Amavasya or Sarva pitru Pind Pradhan 2025 Date:

Starts on Purnima Shraddh Sun 07 Sept, 2025 – 21 Sept, 2025

Importance of Pitru Paksha:

According to Hindu scriptures, there are three debts called Dev, Rishi, and Pitru debts. People offer food and water to fulfill their ancestors who come to the earth planet during Pitru paksha. As a tribute and tradition, people perform Pitru Karya in Pitru paksha and are followed by Devata Karyas after Pitru paksha. When we follow this order one will get good results from Devata pujas. Pitrus bestow Santana (generation), Santrupti (happiness), and Sampath (wealth). So this afterlife ritual is very important.
This Pitru paksha shraddha is also known by different names depending upon the region and language.
Pitri Pokkho, Sola Shraddh, Kanagat, Jitiya, Mahalaya Paksha., Apara Paksha, Pitri paksha etc.

Pitru Paksha Shraddha Pooja Procedure:

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Pitru Paksha Shraddha Pooja Procedure:

  • 1. Sankalpa.
  • 2. Vinayaka Pooja.
  • 3. Paada pooja.
  • 4. Vishnu pooja and Vishnu Deva Archana.
  • 5.Pitru archane (pitru, pitha maha, prapita maha) (mata, pitha mahi, prapita mahi)
  • 6. Anna puja.
  • 7. Brahaman Aaradhane.
  • 8. Pind Pradhan.
  • 9. Tarpan.
  • 10. Daan and Bhojana.

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Pitru Paksha Shraddha 2025 Pooja Cost:

1 Pind Pradhan with Tarpan
INR 5000
2 Tripindi Shraddh 
INR 7000
3 Narayan Bali puja 
INR 12000
4 Narayan Bali + Tripindi Shraddh
INR 15000

All pujas will be performed as per Vedic standards. Narayan Bali puja performed as a pitra dosh puja or pitra kalayan puja.
Tripindi Shraddha performed to please our ancestors in terms of Anna lobha, vastra lobha, and dravya lobha.

Note: For online puja, a video of 10-15 minutes will be sent by mail/whats app. Ideally, puja duration will vary from 60 to 120+ minutes which depending upon the type of puja. All pujas are individual puja, no common pujas which are in practice in other places.

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Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Unforgettable Varanasi Tours Await You With Kashi Tour Package

 

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Explore the spiritual heart of India with our exclusive tour packages for Kashi, Prayagraj, and Ayodhya. Experience divine temples, serene ghats, and vibrant festivals in Kashi (Varanasi), the revered city of Prayagraj, and the sacred land 

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Festivals in Kashi

Introduction

  • Varanasi, often called Kashi, is one of the oldest cities in the world and a major center of spirituality.
  • Known for its ghats, temples, and vibrant culture, Kashi hosts numerous festivals throughout the year that reflect its rich heritage.
  • These festivals offer a blend of devotion, traditions, and grand celebrations, attracting devotees and tourists alike.

1. Makar Sankranti

  • Celebrated in January to mark the sun’s transition into Capricorn.
  • Rituals include taking a holy dip in the Ganga, offering prayers to the Sun God, and kite flying.
  • The ghats of Kashi come alive with vibrant festivities and chants.

2. Maha Shivaratri

  • Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the presiding deity of Kashi.
  • Temples, especially the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, are adorned with flowers and lights.
  • Devotees perform fasting, night vigils, and elaborate rituals to honor Lord Shiva.

3. Holi

  • The festival of colors is celebrated with unparalleled enthusiasm in Kashi.
  • Locals and tourists play with colors and enjoy music, dance, and festive delicacies.
  • The lanes of Kashi become a riot of colors, showcasing joy and unity.

4. Dev Deepawali

  • Known as the “Diwali of the Gods,” it occurs 15 days after Diwali on Kartik Purnima.
  • The ghats are illuminated with millions of diyas, creating a magical reflection on the Ganga.
  • Devotees offer prayers and participate in cultural events like classical music and dance performances.

5. Ganga Dussehra

  • Celebrates the descent of the holy Ganga to Earth.
  • Rituals involve taking a holy dip in the river and offering prayers at the ghats.
  • Cultural programs and fairs are organized along the riverbank.

6. Rathyatra Mela

  • Dedicated to Lord Jagannath, it features a grand procession with chariots carrying the deities.
  • The streets of Kashi come alive with chants, music, and vibrant cultural programs.
  • A large fair accompanies the procession, offering local crafts and delicacies.

7. Buddha Purnima

  • Celebrated with reverence at Sarnath, near Varanasi, where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon.
  • Monks and devotees gather to meditate and offer prayers.
  • The event highlights the city’s connection to Buddhism.

8. Nag Nathaiya

  • Celebrates Lord Krishna’s victory over Kaliya Nag.
  • A dramatic re-enactment takes place at Tulsi Ghat, attracting large crowds.
  • The event is accompanied by devotional songs and cultural performances.

9. Kartik Purnima

  • Considered an auspicious day for religious rituals and charity.
  • Devotees light diyas along the ghats and perform Ganga Aarti.
  • It marks the beginning of the Ganga Mahotsav, a five-day cultural extravaganza.

10. Annakut Festival

  • Celebrated after Diwali to honor Lord Krishna.
  • Temples prepare grand feasts (Annakut) with a variety of dishes offered to the deity.
  • Devotees participate in prayers and enjoy the community meals.

Festive Atmosphere in Kashi

  • Each festival transforms the city into a vibrant hub of spirituality and celebration.
  • The ghats, temples, and streets resonate with chants, music, and the aroma of delicious food.
  • Festivals in Kashi showcase a perfect blend of ancient traditions and community bonding.

Conclusion

Kashi’s festivals are a testament to its timeless spiritual essence and rich cultural heritage. Each celebration offers a unique experience, making the city a must-visit for anyone seeking to explore India’s diverse traditions. From grand processions to serene rituals, Kashi’s festivals provide a glimpse into its soul.

 

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Sunday, May 25, 2025

Festivals in Kashi: A Spiritual Celebration Throughout the Year

 

Kashi (Varanasi), the spiritual heart of India, is not just a city—it's an experience. With its sacred Ganga ghats, ancient temples, and divine aura, Kashi comes alive with a vibrant calendar of festivals that reflect its deep cultural and religious heritage. Every month in Varanasi brings something unique—a festival, a ritual, or a celebration that draws pilgrims and travelers from around the globe.

If you're planning a visit to Kashi, aligning your trip with these festivals can give you a truly immersive spiritual experience. Let’s explore the most important festivals celebrated in Kashi throughout the year.

🌟 1. Dev Deepawali – The Festival of Lights on the Ganga

When: 15 days after Diwali (Kartik Purnima)
Where: All major ghats, especially Dashashwamedh Ghat

Dev Deepawali, the "Diwali of the Gods", is Varanasi's grandest festival. The entire riverfront is illuminated with over a million diyas, and the Ganga Aarti performed under a moonlit sky is a sight to behold. It marks the victory of Lord Shiva over the demon Tripurasura.

Don’t Miss: Evening boat ride to witness the ghats lit up in golden hues.

🕉️ 2. Maha Shivratri – The Night of the Great Lord

When: February–March (Phalguna month)
Where: Kashi Vishwanath Temple and other Shiva temples

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this festival is observed with fasting, night-long prayers, and special rituals. Thousands of devotees line up at Kashi Vishwanath Temple to offer milk, bael leaves, and flowers to the Shiva Linga.

Spiritual Tip: Witness the Shiv Barat (Lord Shiva's wedding procession) which is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Kashi.

🎭 3. Ramlila of Ramnagar – A Living Epic

When: During the month of Sharad Navratri (September–October)
Where: Ramnagar Fort

This 31-day theatrical presentation of the Ramayana is world-famous and even recognized by UNESCO. Villagers play roles with incredible devotion, and the entire town transforms into mythological Ayodhya.

Unique Experience: Unlike stage performances, this Ramlila moves with the story across vast fields and locations.

🎨 4. Holi & Masan Holi – A Play of Colors and Ashes

When: March

While Holi is celebrated across India with color, laughter, and joy, Kashi offers a unique version known as Masan Holi, where sadhus and locals play Holi with ash at the cremation ground, symbolizing the victory of life over death.

Why It’s Special: Only in Kashi will you see death and celebration intertwined with deep philosophical meaning.

🎶 5. Dhrupad Mela – Classical Music on the Ghat

When: February
Where: Tulsi Ghat

This 5-day musical event celebrates Dhrupad, one of the oldest forms of Hindustani classical music. Eminent artists from all over India perform live under the open sky beside the Ganges.

Must-Do: Sit by the ghat at night and let the meditative music soak your soul.

🌊 6. Ganga Mahotsav – A Cultural Extravaganza

When: November (concludes with Dev Deepawali)
Where: Riverfront ghats

Ganga Mahotsav is a 5-day festival celebrating the spiritual and cultural significance of the Ganges River. Events include folk dance, classical music, boat races, and craft exhibitions.

Perfect For: Travelers seeking a blend of culture, music, and tradition.

🐍 7. Nag Nathaiya – Krishna’s Divine Leela

When: October–November
Where: Tulsi Ghat

This festival reenacts Lord Krishna’s subduing of the serpent Kaliya. A young boy, dressed as Krishna, jumps into the Ganga from a Kadamba tree to recreate the legend.

Highlight: The dramatic performance draws thousands to Tulsi Ghat each year.

🪷 8. Buddha Purnima – The Enlightenment Day

When: April–May
Where: Sarnath (10 km from Varanasi)

This sacred day marks the birth, enlightenment, and death of Lord Buddha. Sarnath, where Buddha gave his first sermon, hosts special prayers, processions, and cultural events.

Recommendation: A day trip to Sarnath from Varanasi is ideal during this time.

🌸 9. Panchkroshi Yatra – The Spiritual Circle

When: Typically in April–May
Where: 80-km pilgrimage around Varanasi

This 5-day pilgrimage covers 108 shrines across a sacred circular route. Devotees walk barefoot and camp on the way, seeking spiritual merit and liberation.

Pilgrimage Note: It’s considered one of the most powerful yatras for moksha seekers.

🌊 10. Ganga Dussehra – Welcoming the Holy River

When: May–June
Where: Ghats of Varanasi

This festival marks the descent of the holy Ganga to Earth. Devotees take holy dips in the river, believing it cleanses ten sins (dasha-hara).

Sacred Ritual: Taking a dip on this day is believed to be equivalent to visiting all the pilgrimages.

Why You Should Visit Kashi During Festival Time

Kashi isn’t just a place you visit—it’s a place you feel. The energy of its festivals, the devotion of its people, and the age-old rituals transport you to a timeless spiritual world. If you want to experience India’s soul, there is no better way than to witness Kashi during one of these divine celebrations.


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Friday, May 23, 2025

KASHI TOUR 5 DAYS PACKAGE

 

Day 01 Arrival at Varanasi

Arrive at VARANASI Airport/Railway Station our company representative will meet and greet you. Later you will proceed towards your pre-book hotel & check-in there. From here you will start your journey of heart and soul in the holy city of Lord shiva. Later visit Kashi Vishwanath Mandir annapurna mandir and Vishalshi. Post go for Ganga Aarti on River Ganga at Dashashwamedh Ghat.Overnight stay at VARANASI hotel.

Day 02: Varanasi - Prayagraj – Varanasi

Early morning Proceed for ganga dip later to enjoy a Cruise ride for 45 mins. Later breakfast, proceed for visiting Durga temple, Sankat Mochan, Kashi Vishwanath New (BHU).
Post drive to Prayagraj upon reaching proceed to see the Triveni Sangam (Meeting Point) of the three rivers – Ganga, Yamuna & Saraswati. Perform puja/rituals and assist the devout in their ritual ablutions in the shallow waters.
Later have a local sightseeing of Allahabad like Hanuman Temple , Anand Bhavan – one of the country’s best-running museums in memory of Jawahar
Lal Nehru. Swaraj Bhawan -the house where the former Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi was born. If we have time, visit Alfred park and Khusro park. After completing it, we went back to Varanasi. Overnight stay at Varanasi.

Day 03: Varanasi - BodhGaya Sightseeing

Morning 5am.Visit Main Kashi Vishwanath temple, one of the 12 jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva, Annapurna Devi temple and Vishalakshi Devi. enjoying a hearty breakfast, drive towards Bodhgaya. On reaching, check in to the hotel. After taking rest, head out to visit Sujata Temple, Sujata Kheerdan Stahal, Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, Great Buddha Statue and Monastery. After completing sightseeing back to the hotel and overnight stay at Bodhgaya.

Day 04: Bodhgaya – Gaya Sightseeing – Varanasi

After having breakfast, check out from hotel and drive to Gaya, upon arrival visit river Phalgu to perform the ritual of Pind Dan, After Pind Dan do darshan at Vishnupad Temple and Mangla Gauri Temple. Post, sightseeing start your drive towards Varanasi. Overnight stay at Varanasi.

Day 05: Varanasi Departure

After breakfast drive towards Varanasi Railway Station/Airport for onwards journey Services end here

—--- *** Tour Ends with Sweet Memories to take home *** —-

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Saturday, April 19, 2025

Dev Diwali In Varanasi 2025

 

Dev Diwali In Varanasi 2025

Dev Diwali or Dev Deepawali is a Hindu festival observed in the Hindu month of ‘Kartik’, celebrated with great pomp and show in the Indian city of Varanasi, in Uttar Pradesh. Dev Diwali is the ‘Festival of Lights of the Gods’ and falls on the Kartik Purnima (full moon day), fifteen days after the celebrations of Diwali. It corresponds to the month of November-December in the Gregorian calendar.

This religious ceremony is started by chanting of the holy Vedic mantras by the priests, lighting diyas at the ghats and the sparkling of fire crackers, to welcome and please the Gods and Goddesses.

Dev Diwali 2025 is on November 5

On the occasion of Dev Diwali, all the ghats of River Ganga is lighted with thousands of diyas and crowded with pilgrims. This utsav is celebrated every year in the holy city of Varanasi. The festivities can also be witnessed in Gujarat and other northern states of India. In the Indian state of Maharashtra, Dev Diwali is observed on the first day of the month of ‘Margashirsh’. Dev Diwali is commemorated to honour the victory of Lord Shiva over the demon named ‘Tripurasur’. For this reason, this festival is also known as ‘Tripurotsav’. The festival of Dev Diwali coincides with Guru Nanak Jayanti and Jain light festival.

Rituals of Dev Diwali:

The main ritual of Dev Diwali is the lighting of diyas after seeing the moon. The steps of every ghats of River Ganga, right from southernmost Ravidas Ghat to Rajghat, are illuminated with millions of diyas lit in honour of Goddess Ganga and other presiding devas.

The devotees get up early on the day of Dev Diwali and perform the ‘Kartik snan’, that is a ritual of taking a dip in the holy Ganges). They perform ‘deepdan’ (offering oil lamps) in the honour of Goddess Ganga. Following this ‘Ganga aarti’ is performed by 24 Brahmin Priests along with 24 girls, with full devotion.

On this occasion of Dev Diwali, people decorate their houses with oil lamps. Colourful designs or rangoli are made on the front doors. In several houses in Varanasi, ‘Akhand Ramayana’ is organized along with offering bhogs.

In the evening, on the streets of Varanasi, huge processions of beautifully decorated deities are taken out with full enthusiasm. The night sky is lit up with the lights of the firecrackers. After the event, dance performances and cultural programmes by famous personalities of Varanasi also takes place.

 

 

 

 

 

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