September 28, 2023 8:52 AM

Bihar: World-famous Pitra Paksha Mela to begin in Gaya city

In Bihar, the world-famous Pitra Paksha Mela will begin today in Gaya city. The main inaugural function has been organized at Vishnupad Temple. The fortnight event occupies significance in Hindu religion as lakhs of people from across the country and abroad reach here to offer prayers for their departed soul on the banks of Falgu River. Pitra Paksha is dedicated to the departed souls and is meant for pleasing them, asking for forgiveness, and ridding oneself of the Pitra Dosha. During this pe...