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Hundreds of Hindus from across the country took bath in the Ganga River and prayed for the salvation of their ancestors in Allahabad today on the occasion of Shradh Paksha, a ritual for the dead. Shradh Paksha, the 15-day Hindu ritual, began on September 25.
Allahabad, Sept 26 : Hundreds of Hindus from across the country took bath in the Ganga River and prayed for the salvation of their ancestors in Allahabad today on the occasion of 'Shradh Paksha', a ritual for the dead. Shradh Paksha', the 15-day Hindu ritual, began on September 25.
Many Hindus performed 'Pind Daan' or 'Shradh,' believing this will relieve their ancestors of all sins and help their souls attain salvation.
Onkar Prasad Tiwari, a devotee said," I got my head shaved, and after the holy dip I performed rituals. This will give peace to the souls of my ancestors and also to me."
Many Hindus believe in reincarnation. It is believed that a body changes with every birth but the soul remains the same.
The Hindu philosophy says this cycle can be broken and the soul can be put to rest forever by performing "Pind Daan".
ANI
