Asthi Visarjan In Gaya

1. Asthi Visarjan is an essential ritual where the ashes of the departed soul are immersed in a holy river. Gaya is considered one of the holiest cities in India to perform this ritual. Asthi Visarjan frees the soul of the individual from the cycles of birth and death and brings peace to the departed soul.

2. The ashes are collected after the cremation and brought to Gayaji for visarjan in the Phalgu river, where an experienced Pandit performs the rituals and recites the mantras for the departed soul. The rituals of Asthi Visarjan vary according to the regions and customs of the family.

3. The famous Vishnupad Temple has footprints of Vishnu which makes it very important site for performing the rituals.

4. Some popular places are Akshayvat, Vishnupad and Phalgu River where the rituals are performed.

Benefits :

1. It frees the departed soul from the cycles of birth and death and brings peace to the soul.

2. It helps the family members of the loved one in letting go emotionally.