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Religion
Devotees flock to Shila Tirth in Oankarshwar for Shraddha rites
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 11:15 PM
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During the Shraddha period, large numbers of pilgrims are gathering at Shila Tirth in Oankarshwar, Madhya Pradesh, to perform pind‑dan and tarpan for their ancestors.
Oankarshwar in Madhya Pradesh has seen a noticeable rise in footfall as the Shraddha season progresses. Devotees are arriving at the historic Shila Tirth, situated on the banks of the Narmada River, to offer pind‑dan and perform tarpan rituals for their departed forebears.
The ritual, traditionally observed to honor ancestors, involves the symbolic offering of rice balls and water, believed to aid the souls in attaining peace and moksha. Pilgrims report a sense of spiritual solace while participating in the ceremonies, which are conducted according to established Vedic procedures.
Local temple authorities have arranged basic amenities to manage the growing crowd, though the focus remains on the religious observance. The gathering underscores the continued importance of Shraddha rites in the cultural fabric of central India.
The ritual, traditionally observed to honor ancestors, involves the symbolic offering of rice balls and water, believed to aid the souls in attaining peace and moksha. Pilgrims report a sense of spiritual solace while participating in the ceremonies, which are conducted according to established Vedic procedures.
Local temple authorities have arranged basic amenities to manage the growing crowd, though the focus remains on the religious observance. The gathering underscores the continued importance of Shraddha rites in the cultural fabric of central India.