Is it necessary to perform Pind Daan at the Falgu River specifically, or can it be done anywhere at Gaya?

The Falgu River is the essential sacred medium for Gaya’s ancestral rites. While the Pind Daan sequence includes multiple locations (Vishnupad Temple, Akshayavat, Pretshila Hill, etc.), the ritual bath and Tarpan at the Falgu’s banks are the foundational first steps. Omitting the Falgu component diminishes the completeness of the rite. A qualified Gayawal Panda will always guide pilgrims to the river as part of the correct sequence.