Shubh Travel
Shubh Travel
A specialized 3 Night 4 Days spiritual pilgrimage focused on performing sacred ancestral rituals. Honor your ancestors through Pind Daan (rice ball offering), Asthi Visarjan (ashes immersion), and Veni Daan at the holiest pilgrimage sites of Gaya, Varanasi, and Prayagraj.
3 Nights / 4 Days
1-10 Persons
Year Round
₹8,999
Your sacred 4-day journey to honor and perform rituals for your ancestors at India's holiest sites
🕐 Timing: Afternoon arrival
Welcome to Varanasi, the holiest city in Hinduism! Arrive at Varanasi airport or railway station. Our representative greets you with traditional welcome. Transfer to your hotel near the sacred Ganges river. Rest and refresh after your journey. This ancient city is the gateway to spiritual salvation (Moksha). Evening visit to Dashashwamedh Ghat to witness the world-famous Ganga Aarti - a mesmerizing ceremony where sacred lamps are offered to the Ganges. This spiritual experience prepares your mind for the sacred rituals ahead. Dinner at hotel. Overnight in Varanasi.
📍 Meal: Dinner | 🏨 Stay: Varanasi
🕐 Timing: Full Day
Early morning visit to sacred ghats on the Ganges for ritual preparations. If you're performing Asthi Visarjan (ashes immersion) or Veni Daan (sacred hair donation), this is arranged with our expert priests. Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple, one of India's most sacred temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Perform prayers and obtain blessings for your ancestors. Visit Annapurna Temple. Explore Manikarnika Ghat, the sacred cremation ghat. Visit local priest to finalize ritual details and collect necessary materials. Afternoon rest at hotel to prepare mentally and spiritually for tomorrow's main rituals. Evening light prayers at the Ganges. Dinner and overnight in Varanasi.
📍 Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | 🏨 Stay: Varanasi
🕐 Timing: Full Day | 📏 Distance: 250 km Drive
Early morning departure from Varanasi to Gaya, the most sacred city for performing Pind Daan rituals. This 5-hour scenic drive passes through spiritual heartland. Lunch en route. Arrive in Gaya, the city where ancestral rituals hold supreme importance. Check-in to your hotel. THE MAIN EVENT: Visit Vishnupad Temple on the banks of Falgu river. Our trained Brahmin priest guides you through the sacred Pind Daan ritual. This involves offering rice balls (Pind) to your ancestors. The ritual includes specific mantras, offerings, and blessings. This sacred act is believed to free ancestors' souls from earthly cycle and grant them peace. You'll perform rituals at Mangla Ghat for Veni Daan (sacred hair donation) if needed. Evening prayers for the departed souls. Dinner and overnight in Gaya.
📍 Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | 🏨 Stay: Gaya
🕐 Timing: Full Day | 📏 Distance: 120 km Drive
After completing the main Pind Daan ritual in Gaya, travel to Prayagraj to perform additional rituals at Triveni Sangam (confluence of three sacred rivers - Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati). This 2.5 hour journey is spiritually significant. Lunch en route. Arrive in Prayagraj and visit the holy Triveni Sangam. Perform sacred bath (Snan) and final prayers at the confluence of three rivers. If performing Asthi Visarjan (ashes immersion), this is the ideal location. The immersion of ashes at Triveni Sangam is believed to grant liberation to ancestors. Perform final rituals and prayers. Visit Ananda Bhawan museum briefly. Depending on your flight or train timing, transfer to Prayagraj airport or railway station. Our representative assists with check-in. End of your sacred ancestral pilgrimage journey.
📍 Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
| Room Type | Single | Double (pp) | Triple (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Hotels | ₹8,999 | ₹7,499 | ₹6,999 |
| Standard Hotels | ₹12,999 | ₹10,999 | ₹9,999 |
| Deluxe Hotels | ₹16,999 | ₹14,499 | ₹12,999 |
pp = Per Person | No group discount applicable (small group focus) | GST applicable | Prices in Indian Rupees
This specialized tour operates all year. No seasonal closures. Book based on your convenience and auspicious dates.
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Pind Daan is an ancient Hindu ritual of offering rice balls (Pind) to deceased ancestors. It's believed to provide nourishment and peace to the departed soul in the afterlife. The ritual is performed by family members with a priest's guidance. In Hindu philosophy, this sacred offering is crucial for the soul's journey and liberation (Moksha). Gaya is considered the most auspicious place for this ritual.
Yes, absolutely. You can perform Pind Daan for multiple deceased family members in a single pilgrimage. Our priest will guide you through rituals for each ancestor separately. There's an additional charge for each ancestor (approximately ₹500-1000 per ritual). Please provide the names and death dates of all ancestors during booking so we can make appropriate arrangements.
This tour is primarily designed for Hindu pilgrims wishing to perform ancestral rituals. The rituals are Hindu-specific. However, people of other faiths interested in understanding Hindu traditions or honoring their ancestors spiritually are welcome. We ensure respectful participation and cultural sensitivity. Discuss your specific requirements with us during booking.
Asthi Visarjan is the ritual of immersing the ashes of deceased in sacred rivers (Ganga, Yamuna, or Triveni Sangam). It's believed to grant liberation to the soul. Yes, we can arrange this ritual. If you're performing Asthi Visarjan, you need to bring the ashes with you or we can arrange transportation. An additional fee of ₹1000-1500 is charged for this special ritual and arrangements with authorities.
The complete Pind Daan ritual typically takes 1-2 hours depending on the number of ancestors and specific rituals performed. Our priest explains each step, recites mantras, and guides your offerings. We allocate full Day 3 for this purpose so there's no rush. The ritual is performed at Vishnupad Temple in Gaya, considered the most sacred location for this ceremony. The experience is profound and spiritual.
This specialized tour is designed for performing sacred ancestral rituals. Our priests are trained but we are not responsible for ritual outcomes or spiritual results. The rituals are performed according to Hindu traditions and Brahminical practices. Government regulations may apply to certain rituals (especially Asthi Visarjan). We assist with necessary permits and arrangements. Participants should have genuine intentions and respect for the sacred sites. Photography restrictions apply at certain temple areas. Personal belongings are your responsibility. If performing Asthi Visarjan, you must carry ashes or official transport authorization. All bookings subject to complete terms and conditions. For disputes, jurisdiction is Gaya/Prayagraj courts. Consult our office for complete documentation.