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Why This Place Matters
Major tirtha in ancient Pehowa where sacred Saraswati River flows underground. Premier site for ancestral rites (Pind Daan) especially during Amavasya and Pitru Paksha. One of North India most important pilgrimage sites.
Mahabharata Connection
The Saraswati River flowed through here and went underground. After Mahabharata war, Pandavas performed elaborate shraddha ceremonies for the dead. This ancestral worship tradition continues for thousands of years.
Rigveda | Mahabharata | Major Pitru TirthWhat to Notice Here
- Ancient ghats
- Priests specialized in ancestral rituals and genealogy
- Stone inscriptions
- Elaborate shraddha ceremonies
- Historical Pehowa town
- Underground Saraswati belief
- Active pilgrimage year-round
- Traditional ritual procedures
Ritual & Action
Perform Pind Daan with priest guidance. Offer tarpan to ancestors. Donate in ancestors name. Visit during Pitru Paksha for maximum benefit. Priests maintain family genealogy records.
How to Experience
Extremely important for ancestral worship. Many families visit annually during Pitru Paksha. Invisible Saraswati adds mystical dimension. Priests hold generations of knowledge. Essential for honoring forefathers.
