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Browse Pooja Packages → ॐPitru Paksha 2026 · Sunday, 4 October 2026
Online Group Pind Daan in Gaya — Matru Navami Shradh, 4 October 2026
Online mode — no physical presence needed. The ceremony is performed on your behalf at Gaya by the pandit and pratinidhi; you do not travel or attend. The complete video recording is sent to you within 72 hours.
Navami Shradh is a fixed-date online group Pind Daan in Gaya. Traditionally for a married woman who passed away while her husband was living—commonly a mother or grandmother. It may also be chosen for an ancestor whose death tithi was Navami. A Gayawal Pandit and pratinidhi perform it for the family named in the sankalp; no travel or fixed customer attendance time is required.
Sun, 4 October 2026 Vishnupad / Phalgu, Gaya
2,263+families served
7 yrsGayawal pandits
11sacred cities
Best suited for: Traditionally for a married woman who passed away while her husband was living—commonly a mother or grandmother. It may also be chosen for an ancestor whose death tithi was Navami.
One seat covers one family and up to 5 ancestors, each named separately by relation and gotra.
All samagri, dakshina, complete video and photographs are included.
GST registered
A venture of M/S Prayag Samagam
A venture of M/S Prayag Samagam
Gayawal pandits
Hereditary priests of Vishnupad
Hereditary priests of Vishnupad
Video within 72h
Full recording + photos to you
Full recording + photos to you
We reply fast
WhatsApp confirmation + gotra help
WhatsApp confirmation + gotra help
How it works
Navami Shradh: who it is for and how it is performed
This is a shared fixed-date ceremony with a separate sankalp for every booked family. Review the tithi guidance below before entering the Karta and ancestor details.
1
Confirm this tithi
Check the ancestors remembered and the traditional Karta guidance for Navami Shradh.
2
Share the sankalp details
Enter the named Karta, contact details, gotra if known, and up to 5 ancestor names with their relation.
3
Pooja is performed in Gaya
Pandit Ji begins the group pooja and, with a pratinidhi, performs the offering for each family separately in turn.
4
Receive the ceremony record
The complete video and photographs are shared within 72 hours after the pooja.
Your reassurance
Who should choose Navami Shradh?
Traditionally for a married woman who passed away while her husband was living—commonly a mother or grandmother. It may also be chosen for an ancestor whose death tithi was Navami.
Ancestors remembered on this day
Traditionally for a married woman who passed away while her husband was living—commonly a mother or grandmother. It may also be chosen for an ancestor whose death tithi was Navami.
Traditional Karta
Traditionally her son or husband. If neither is available, another eligible close family member may be named as Karta; the pratinidhi performs physically in Gaya for that family.
Why families choose this tithi
Observes the special Matru/Avidhava Navami remembrance for departed married women. Keeps the Shradh aligned with Navami when that was the ancestor’s death tithi. Carries the selected ancestor names separately in your family sankalp.
★★★★★
"The online poojan option is great for people living abroad. We could participate from our home in the UK. The video was clear and the pandit made us feel included in every step of the ceremony."
— Renu Joshi · ✓ Verified bookingFrom the ghats of Gaya
Glimpses of the ceremony
Real moments of the ancestral rites performed by our Gayawal pandits at Gaya — our own photographs, not stock imagery.
The promise
Not a name on a list. Every ancestor is named aloud — by gotra, by relation, in turn.
Each family's ancestors are recited one after another — a limited sangha means yours are never rushed.
What's included
Every seat includes
✓Group Pind Daan at Gaya alongside fellow devotees
✓Up to 5 ancestors named individually, by gotra & relation
✓Complete shastra vidhi by a Gayawal Veda-trained pandit
✓All pooja samagri & dakshina — nothing to bring or buy
✓Full video recording sent within 72 hours
✓Gotra & sankalp guidance if you're unsure
What you receive afterwards
Within 72 hours of the ceremony, the full HD video recording and a set of photographs are sent to you on WhatsApp and email — your proof and keepsake of the rite.
Voices from families
Families we have served
Real, verified reviews from families who performed the ancestral rites with us at Gaya and beyond.
★★★★★
"Words cannot express the gratitude I feel after completing pindam prathana & pooja in Gaya through this service. The guide was an encyclopedia of information, explaining every step and its significance."
BD
Bhagwan DasPind Daan · Gaya
Verified★★★★★
"This package took away all my worries about performing the pindha pradhanam. The pandit ji was a true scholar who performed the puja with utmost devotion. He explained not just the how but also the why of every ritual. I appreciate he talked in my language, Telugu."
JR
Jagannath RaoPind Daan · Telugu family
Verified★★★★★
"After losing my father suddenly we needed guidance on the proper rituals. Prayag Pandits team was very compassionate and helped us through every step. The Pind Daan brought us immense peace. Om Shanti."
RA
Rohit AwasthiPind Daan · Gaya
Verified★★★★★
"I recently had the opportunity to perform pind pradanam puja in Gayaji through this comprehensive package. The pandit was knowledgeable, respectful, and took us through the rituals meticulously. An emotionally enriching experience made hassle-free. Namaskaram from Virginia, US."
RI
Ramachandra IyerOnline · Virginia, US
Verified★★★★★
"The pind pooja was performed with great care and at a slow, unhurried pace. The guide was helpful in navigating the busy streets and temples of Gaya. A well-rounded, respectful experience that honoured our traditions."
HN
Hariharan NairPind Daan · Gaya
Verified★★★★★
"We were looking for reliable pandit services online and found Prayag Pandits. The experience exceeded our expectations. Professional team, knowledgeable pandits, and transparent pricing."
AS
Anand ShuklaOnline booking
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Your details & ancestors
One seat covers your family. Enter the family member to be named as Karta and up to 5 ancestors, each with their relation to the Karta. A pratinidhi performs physically in Gaya on the named Karta’s behalf.
About the place
Why Pind Daan at Gaya
Of all the tirthas for the ancestral rites, Gaya is the foremost. The Vayu Purana's Gaya Mahatmya extols this ground — where Lord Vishnu's footprint rests at the Vishnupad and the Phalgu flows beside it — as the place where the rites free the ancestors from the wandering state and carry them to peace.
Performed by the Gayawal pandits, the hereditary priests of this sacred ground, the rite here repays a family's debt to its forefathers. To have your ancestors remembered at Gaya — by name, by gotra, in the prescribed manner — is among the most complete offerings a family can make during Pitru Paksha.
Questions
Common questions
Who is Navami Shradh meant for?
Traditionally for a married woman who passed away while her husband was living—commonly a mother or grandmother. It may also be chosen for an ancestor whose death tithi was Navami.
Who should be named as the Karta?
Traditionally her son or husband. If neither is available, another eligible close family member may be named as Karta; the pratinidhi performs physically in Gaya for that family.
Is this a group or a private ceremony?
It is a group Pind Daan, performed together with other devotees at Gaya — which is what keeps each seat affordable. Within the shared pooja, each family's ancestors are recited individually, in turn, by the gotra and relation you enter at booking.
Do I need to travel to Gaya or attend in person?
No — this is an online service. The Pind Daan is performed on your behalf at Gaya by the pandit and pratinidhi; you do not travel or attend. The complete ceremony is video-recorded and the recording, with photos, is sent to you within 72 hours as your proof.
How does the group pooja work?
Pandit ji begins the pooja, and when the names are taken, pandit ji — with a pratinidhi seated as the karta — performs the rite for each booked family one after another, naming every family's ancestors by gotra and relation, until all are honoured, before the pooja concludes.
How many ancestors can I add to one seat?
Up to 5 ancestors per seat. For each, add the full name and their relation to the Karta, and they will be named in the sankalp.
Who should be the Karta?
The Karta is the family member in whose name the Pind Daan is offered — traditionally a son or close descendant. A pratinidhi performs the rite on your behalf at Gaya; you enter the Karta's name, and the ancestors are listed by their relation to the Karta.
Will I get proof of the ceremony?
Yes — the full ceremony is video-recorded, and the recording, along with photos, is sent to you within 72 hours of performing.
What if I don't know my gotra?
Leave it as "Kashyap (default)" — prescribed by the shastras when the family gotra is unknown. Pandit ji confirms it during the sankalp.
Prefer a private ceremony?
Prefer a private, family-only Pind Daan?
Book a dedicated Pind Daan at Gaya — performed for your family alone, on a date that suits you, by our Gayawal pandits.
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2,263+ families served
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