16-day Pitru Paksha fair in Gaya, India, features ancestral rituals for devotees from various countries.
The Pitru Paksha fair is ongoing in Gaya, India, a sacred site for Hindus performing Pind Daan, a ritual honoring deceased ancestors. Since September 17th, devotees from various countries, including Russia and Nigeria, have gathered to seek spiritual relief for their ancestors' souls. The event lasts 16 days, culminating in Sarva Pitru Amavasya, where rituals include offerings and a holy dip in the river Falgu, marking the transition to 'Devi Paksha'.
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