Who guides the Tarpan rituals in Varanasi?

Local Brahmin priests, often referred to as Pandits, Purohits, or sometimes specifically as Ghat Pandits or Kashi Pandits, guide the Tarpan rituals. They possess knowledge of the specific mantras, procedures, and significance related to performing rites in Kashi by the Ganga. Many are associated with specific ghats or temples.