Yes, you can definitely perform Tarpan effectively even if you don’t speak Hindi. Pandits at major pilgrimage sites like Badrinath are accustomed to assisting devotees from all over India and the world. Many Pandits understand and can communicate basic instructions in English or other regional Indian languages. They will guide you through the process using gestures and key prompts for mantras and offerings. The most important aspects are your faith (shraddha), devotion (bhakti), and clear intention (sankalpa) to honor your ancestors, which transcends language barriers during the ritual at Brahmakapal