Pinda Daan refers to the act of offering rice balls (pindas), usually mixed with barley flour, sesame seeds, and ghee, to ancestors. These pindas are symbolic nourishment for the souls of the departed, aiding them in their journey to transcend the earthly realm and attain liberation. The ritual serves as a medium to repay the ancestral debt (पितृ ऋण), ensuring peace and contentment for departed souls while invoking their blessings for the living.

Deeply entrenched in Hindu dharma, Pinda Daan is not merely an obligation but a sacred act of compassion and devotion. The Garuda Purana, one of the foundational texts in Hinduism, emphasizes the significance of this ritual in liberating the wandering spirits of ancestors. Similarly, the Skanda Purana praises the spiritual merits accrued through this practice, describing it as a pathway to divine blessings and personal prosperity. By bridging the mortal world with the spiritual, Pinda Daan safeguards the familial lineage and strengthens the bond with our Pitra Devtas.