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Guidance for your family’s rituals
Discover the right Tirth, ritual & Pandit for your family
Understand the ritual, choose a sacred destination and explore Tirth Pandit profiles to plan your family’s visit.
Platform: Pandit matching available across key Tirth locations
Festival: Pitru Paksha 2026 planning guide
Location: Gaya, Kashi and Prayagraj routes available
NRI: Remote coordination available for overseas families
Platform: Pandit matching available across key Tirth locations
Festival: Pitru Paksha 2026 planning guide
What is Purvaj?
Your roots. Your rituals.A connection that carries on.
Some bonds begin
before we do.
For generations, families found their Pandit through someone they trusted. A parent. A relative. Someone who knew their story.
Purvaj carries that connection forward, helping you honour the people and traditions that made you who you are.
A familiar hand to guide you.
A tradition to pass on.
Personal guidance.
Wherever you are.
Purvaj connects your family with Tirth Pandits across India. Understand your ritual, find the right sacred place, and speak with someone who understands your language.
- Guidance for your rituals
- A connection to your Tirth
- Pandit matching
- Support for families abroad
Your journey
Rituals Completed
320+
Pandits
12+
Sacred Locations
40+
Countries Served
4.8
Average Rating
Find your Pandit in 3 simple steps
Search by ritual and location, explore matching Pandits, then open a profile to discuss your visit.
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Compare & Choose
Review Pandit profiles, experience, ratings and location expertise.
Meet the Pandits03
Sacred Rituals & Puja Services
Explore rituals and find matching Pandits by location and specialisation.
Pind Daan
Complete ancestral ritual at Gaya, Prayagraj or Kashi.
Asthi Visarjan
Sacred immersion guidance at major rivers and ghats.
Shraddha Puja
Annual ancestral puja on the correct tithi.
Pitru Tarpan
Water offering ritual during Pitru Paksha.
Ganga Aarti
Participate in evening aarti at Varanasi.
Mundan Sanskar
First haircut ceremony with Pandit guidance.
Vivah Puja
Sacred wedding ceremonies at Tirth locations.
Griha Pravesh
New home entry puja with havan and blessings.
Plan around the right Tithi
Some rituals are most powerful when performed on specific tithis. Book early for Pitru Paksha 2026.
26Sep
Pitru Paksha Begins 2026
16-day ancestral ritual period.
02Oct
Mahalaya Amavasya
Important day for Pind Daan and remembrance.
High Demand
02Oct
Navratri 2026
Discuss puja and havan arrangements.
20Oct
Diwali 2026
Book Lakshmi Puja and Dhan Teras havan in advance.
12+ Tirth Locations Covered
Our Pandits are rooted at major pilgrimage locations across India.
Varanasi
Uttar PradeshBest known for Kashi rituals, Ganga Aarti & Asthi Visarjan
A major spiritual centre for river rituals, ancestral observances and temple worship.
Ganga AartiAsthi VisarjanPind Daan
84
Sacred Ghats
120+
Pandits
Gaya
BiharBest known for ancestral Pind Daan
Traditionally associated with Pind Daan, Pitru Tarpan and ancestral rites at Vishnupad and the Falgu.
Pind DaanPitru TarpanVishnupad
45
Sacred Vedis
85+
Pandits
Prayagraj
Uttar PradeshBest known for rituals at the Triveni Sangam
A key destination for Tarpan, Asthi Visarjan, Pind Daan and sacred bathing at the Sangam.
Sangam PujaAsthi VisarjanPind Daan
3
Holy Rivers
90+
Pandits
Meet our Pandits by location
Switch by Tirth to explore profiles and ritual specialisations.
Vivek Mishra
Serving Varanasi
Languages: English, Hindi
15 years of experience
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Abhishek Shukla -Ashutosh Shukla
Serving Varanasi
Languages: Hindi
21 years of experience
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Arun Kumar Shukla
Serving Varanasi
Languages: English, Hindi
35 years of experience
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Which Tirth is right for you?
A quick comparison for families deciding where to perform ancestral rituals.
Gaya
Best known for
Pind Daan and ancestral rites.
Popular rituals
Explore Gaya
Pind Daan, Shraddha, Pitru Tarpan.
Kashi / Varanasi
Best known for
Kashi rituals, Asthi Visarjan and temple worship.
Popular rituals
Explore Kashi
Asthi Visarjan, Pind Daan, Ganga rituals.
Discuss your preferred language
Language filtering is not yet available. Ask your selected Pandit which languages they can use to guide your family.
Tamil
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Language guide coming soonTelugu
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Language guide coming soonMalayalam
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Language guide coming soonKannada
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Language guide coming soonGujarati
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Language guide coming soonMarathi
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Language guide coming soonBengali
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Language guide coming soonHindi / English
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Browse profiles; confirm language directlyPopular Tirth Packages
For families who want ritual, travel coordination and Pandit support handled as one clear journey.
Kashi – Gaya – Prayagraj
A complete ancestral ritual journey across the three most searched pilgrimage destinations.
- Pandit coordination
- Ritual planning
- Samagri guidance
- Local assistance
Pitru Paksha 2026 Package
Advance booking support for high-demand ancestral rituals during Pitru Paksha.
- Tithi guidance
- Priority Pandit booking
- Gaya / Prayagraj options
- NRI support available
Complete Tirth Assistance
End-to-end help for overseas families who need ritual and local coordination.
- Airport / station assistance
- Hotel coordination
- Pandit booking
- Remote family updates
The Purvaj Difference
A trusted multi-location Tirth Pandit aggregator built for clarity, dignity and family confidence.
Background-Pandits
Identity, credential and experience checks before onboarding.
Pandits Rooted at the Tirth
Local experts who know the vedi, ghat and temple context.
NRI-Friendly Remote Booking
Remote coordination and documentation for families abroad.
Transparent Pricing
Clear package inclusions and samagri guidance upfront.
Multi-Language Support
Support across Hindi, English and regional languages.
Secure Online Payment
Payment and refund policies visible before confirmation.
Fulfil your ancestral duties from anywhere in the world
Explore Pandit profiles from abroad and discuss whether remote participation is appropriate for your family.
Ask about remote participation
Agree how ritual updates will be shared
Discuss payment arrangements directly
Confirm the ritual scope in advance
Get a clear answer before you decide
Short, direct guidance on rituals, Tirth choices, costs, dates and remote booking.
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What is Pind Daan?
An ancestral Hindu ritual performed for departed family members.
Get the answer?
Why is Gaya important for Pind Daan?
Understand Vishnupad, the Falgu and Gaya’s role in ancestral rites.
Get the answer?
Gaya, Kashi or Prayagraj – which should I choose?
Compare the destinations by ritual significance and practical considerations.
Compare Tirths?
How much does Pind Daan in Gaya cost?
See package structures, inclusions and transparent pricing guidance.
View 2026 cost guide?
When is Pitru Paksha in 2026?
Check dates, tithi guidance and booking considerations.
View dates?
Can an NRI arrange a ritual from abroad?
Learn how remote coordination, payment and documentation can work.
See NRI guidanceWhat families say
booking feedback from families using Purvaj across India and abroad.
“We booked Pind Daan at Gaya from the US. The Pandit explained every step clearly and the coordination was transparent.”
“Purvaj arranged Asthi Visarjan at Haridwar within 48 hours. Everything was handled with care.”
“The Pandit at Prayagraj explained the significance of every step at the Triveni Sangam.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Pind Daan is a Hindu ritual of offering pindas for ancestors. Gaya is considered especially important because of Vishnupad and the traditional association with ancestral liberation.
Select your ritual, location and date online. Purvaj matches you with a Pandit and coordinates remote participation where available.
Profiles show the information supplied by each Pandit, including associated locations and rituals. Discuss your requirements directly; email verification is not a certification of a Pandit.
Pind Daan can be performed through the year, while Pitru Paksha is a highly important seasonal period. Purvaj can help identify suitable dates.