Badrinath Pitru Paksha Chadawa Seva

🛕 Badrinath Dham

Nestled in the Himalayas along the Alaknanda River, Badrinath Temple is one of the 108 Divya Desams and a key pillar of the Char Dham Yatra, dedicated to Lord Vishnu as Badri Vishal.

Offer divine seva at the sacred Badrinath Temple by performing the Pitru Seva which includes following:-

Offerings for Pitru Chadhavva, or Pitru Paksha, include water with black sesame seeds (Tila Tarpan), Pinda Daan (rice balls), feeding cows, dogs, and crows, donating to the needy or Brahmins, and lighting ghee lamps for ancestors. Food offerings typically include dishes like kheer (sweet rice pudding), rice, dal, and seasonal vegetables, often served on banana or dried leaf plates. The core principle is to provide for the ancestors’ needs to bring them peace and gain their blessings for the living.
Rituals & Actions
Tila Tarpan:
Offer water mixed with black sesame seeds and kusha grass to quench the thirst of departed souls.
Pinda Daan:
Prepare small balls of rice and offer them to the ancestors as a symbolic offering of food.
Feeding Animals:
It is customary to feed cows, dogs, and crows, as these creatures are believed to represent the ancestors or carry their blessings.
Lighting a Lamp:
Light a ghee lamp or diya to symbolize the eternal flame guiding ancestors’ souls.
Reading Scriptures:
Reading holy texts like the Bhagavad Gita can bring peace to departed souls.
Food Offerings:
Kheer: A sweet rice pudding made from cow’s milk is a classic offering.
Rice & Dal: Staple food items that are often included in the meal.