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South African Pilgrim Arrives in Gaya, Performs Pinddan at Falgu River
✍️ Amar Ujala · Gaya
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 07:35 PM
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A pilgrim from South Africa reached Gaya and conducted a pinddan and tarpana ceremony on the banks of the Falgu River during the Pithupak Mela, praising the greatness of Sanatan culture.
A South African pilgrim arrived in Gaya on Tuesday and joined the Pithupak Mela celebrations.
He performed a traditional pinddan and tarpana ceremony on the banks of the Falgu River, offering oblations for his ancestors.
The act of pinddan, a ritual of feeding the departed souls, is a key element of Hindu funeral rites and is often carried out at sacred riverbanks.
During the ceremony, the pilgrim remarked that Sanatan culture is great, expressing his reverence for the ancient traditions observed in the region.
He performed a traditional pinddan and tarpana ceremony on the banks of the Falgu River, offering oblations for his ancestors.
The act of pinddan, a ritual of feeding the departed souls, is a key element of Hindu funeral rites and is often carried out at sacred riverbanks.
During the ceremony, the pilgrim remarked that Sanatan culture is great, expressing his reverence for the ancient traditions observed in the region.