Vidisha, September 26 (Udaipur Kiran) : The 16-day Pitrupaksha rituals commenced on Saturday at the renowned Barwale Ghat along the Betwa River in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh. This sacred observance, which spans from the full moon of the Bhadrapada month to the new moon of Ashwin, began with devotees gathering early in the morning to pay homage to their ancestors.
Participants offered water, black sesame seeds, and milk in a ritual known as tarpan, standing in the holy waters of the Betwa River. Pandit Lakshmi Narayan Vyas, present at the ghat, emphasized the ancient roots of these rites, tracing their origins back to the times of Bhishma Pitamah and the charitable King Karna.
“King Karna sought 16 days from the divine to perform acts of charity and rituals,” he explained. “Observing these rites during this period helps to alleviate ancestral curses and ensures peace for the souls of parents, ultimately benefiting human life.”
Pandit Rajendra Dubey, also at the site, highlighted the significance of Pitrupaksha in the Sanatan tradition, noting that this period is dedicated to remembering and expressing gratitude to one’s ancestors. “By offering water with kusa grass and sesame seeds to Lord Surya and our forefathers, we invite blessings that lead to prosperity and the advancement of our lineage,” he stated.
He further encouraged those who travel to Gaya for similar rites to also perform tarpan at home, reiterating the importance of the Betwa River, which is considered as sacred as the Ganges in the current age. “People come here to perform these rituals, reinforcing the river’s significance,” he added.
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