Can Asthi Visarjan be combined with other rituals like Shradh or Pitru Dosh Nivaran Puja in the same trip to Varanasi?

Yes, it is quite common for families, especially those travelling long distances, to combine Asthi Visarjan with other related rituals during the same visit to Kashi:

• Tarpan/Simple Pind Daan: Often performed immediately after Asthi Visarjan.
• Annual Shradh: If the visit coincides with the death anniversary, Tithi or Pitru Paksha.
• Tripindi Shradh/Narayan Bali: If required for ancestors with unnatural deaths or for whom rites were missed (often performed at Pishach Mochan Kund, requiring separate arrangements).
• Pitru Dosh Nivaran Puja: Specific pujas to alleviate ancestral afflictions.

Discuss your requirements with the Pandit in advance to plan the schedule and logistics, as different rituals may require different locations (ghats, specific temples like Pishach Mochan) and preparations.