Pindadan is considered to be of special importance in Gayaji. It is believed that if a person pays tribute to his ancestors in Gaya, he can get rid of Pitra debt. Today we are going to tell you about the Janardan temple in Gaya. Let’s know some beliefs related to this temple and the characteristics of this temple.
Where is this temple located?
It is said that the tarpan performed in Gayaji ends the ancestral debt of many births. This is the reason that people in Pitru Paksha come from far and wide to pray for the peace of the soul of their ancestors.
Gayaji has about 54 bodies and 53 holy places, but Janardhana Temple is the only temple where the living person himself performs his own shraddha, that is, he donates his body while alive. This temple is located to the north of the Maa Mangla Gauri Temple situated on the Bhasma Kod mountain.
Usually, people who have no children or after which there is no one to do pindadan in the family, they come here to perform their Shraddha. Along with this, those holding Vairagya or who have no family, also perform their pindadan in this temple. It is believed about this temple that Lord Janardan himself does pindadan here, which leads to salvation. Also, you get freedom from Pitra debt.
Temple characteristics
Janardhana Temple is one of the most ancient temples, which is completely made of rocks. A divine statue of Lord Vishnu is installed here. In the temple, people perform pindadan and shraddha of their ancestors along with Pindadan.
This is how suicide is done
Those who come here for Pindadan and Shraddha (2025 Shraddha), they first observe Vaishnav Siddhi and atone for their sins. Subsequently, in the Lord Janardhana temple, worship and chanting are done with full legal practice. After this, three bodies made of curd and rice are offered to God, in which sesame is not used. While performing pindadan, the person prays to God and wishes for salvation. This process of self-sacrifice lasts for three days.
