Once the offerings at Vishnupad, Akshayavat, and other designated vedis are complete, and the Gayawal Panda has been duly honoured with dakshina and perhaps daan, the Shraddh in Gaya is considered concluded. The final steps usually involve:
A final prayer for the ancestors’ eternal peace and blessings for the family.
Sometimes, a token feeding of Brahmins or giving charity (like clothes, grains, or money) to the needy in Gaya.
Taking blessings from the Gayawal Panda.
Departing from Gaya with a sense of fulfillment and peace, carrying the prasad (blessed offerings, if any) given by the Panda. There’s no complex final ceremony; the conclusion comes with the successful completion of rites at Akshayavat and honoring the Panda, marking the fulfillment of your Shraddh duty in Gaya.
