In the heart of Haryana lies Kurukshetra, a land where the great Mahabharata war unfolded and where Lord Krishna initiated the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna. But beyond battle and philosophy, Kurukshetra is also a deeply revered site for Pind Daan and Shraadh, a place where dharma, remembrance, and liberation come together.
Here, the earth itself feels sacred. Every grain is said to carry the echoes of divine presence and human struggle. Performing Pind Daan in Kurukshetra is considered a powerful act of both spiritual duty and deep emotional closure.
Why Kurukshetra?
Vamana Purana, another sacred Mahapurana that signifies the karmic cycle of birth and death, and the Mahabharata, illustrate that Kurukshetra is not only a battlefield but also a theertha, a crossing place between the earthly and the divine. It is said that performing shraddha here brings freedom not just to individual souls, but also helps cleanse ancestral lineages.
Kurukshetra is one of the few places where the Brahma Sarovar and Sannihit Sarovar are believed to hold the blessings of gods, sages, and the Pitrus, the ancestors who wait in the unseen.
Sacred Rituals by the Water
Most families gather at the Sannihit Sarovar, the central site for Pind Daan in Kurukshetra. The rituals are simple yet profound. Priests chant Vedic mantras, pindas are prepared with care, and the offering is made by placing them gently into the waters that reflect the sky.
The act feels timeless. It is as if every person who ever sought peace for their ancestors has left behind a prayer that still lingers in the air.
Dharma as the Foundation
Kurukshetra is a place where karma, dharma, and moksha are not abstract ideas. They are part of the soil, the stories, and the rituals. The Sanatani texts indicate that the death of a soldier holds great significance because they attain moksha on the battlefield. So when a family performs Shraadh here, they are not just honouring a loved one. They are walking in the footsteps of Arjuna, Bhishma, and generations who came before.
Honour Your Ancestors at the land of Dharma
Kurukshetra is a field of dharma, where Lord Krishna spoke of the eternal soul. Performing Shraadh or Pind Daan here, especially during Amavasya or solar eclipses, is believed to grant deep peace to the departed.
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