In connection with the celebration of Pitrupaksha in Jansi, the District Social Welfare Commission and the Rani Jansi Foundation organized a collective ancestral remembrance ritual for 878 families, as well as for deceased homeless and destitute individuals.
The collective remembrance ritual was organized under the guidance of Dr. Jitendra Kumar Tiwari on the banks of the Paudj River near Sepiri Bazar. It was conducted for the souls of homeless, unknown, and destitute deceased, as well as for the ancestors of 878 families. The ritual took place under the direction of priests to ensure peace for the souls who could not reach Gaya due to religious reasons, physical limitations, or financial difficulties.
On the morning of September 28, an eight-member team traveled to the Chambal Express to transport sacred memorial items to Gaya.
Vedic mantras were chanted over the banks of the Paudj
Ceremonies of Tarpan and remembrance were performed according to Vedic traditions on the banks of the Paudj River under the guidance of various priests. Attendees concluded the ritual by recalling the names and clans of their relatives. A special prayer was also offered for the souls of those homeless people who had no one left in this world.
A social initiative for those left alone
Dr. Jitendra Kumar Tiwari emphasized that society's duty should not be limited only to one's own relatives; compassion must also be shown to the deceased homeless. He stated that for many years, he has consistently carried out his mission by organizing remembrances in Gaya for such homeless souls.
Support for the ancestors of 878 families
This time, 878 families provided information about their deceased relatives. The ancestors of those who could not go to Gaya due to lack of time or circumstances were also worshipped on the banks of Paudj. Now, an eight-member representative team will carry these memorial items to Gaya for the ritual.
Gratitude from local residents
Local resident Pratima Ojha highly appreciated this initiative, while Anita Singh mentioned that because her family had no men, she sought help from Jitendra Tiwari to perform the remembrance of her ancestors in Gaya. This initiative became an example of human compassion and piety.