Gaya: From more than 9,000km away in Ghana, Devarishi Das Asamoah arrived in Gaya on Wednesday to perform pinddaan and tarpan for his ancestors, seeking peace and salvation for their souls.For the spiritual consultant and healer from Ghana, the visit to Dev Ghat along the Falgu river was not his first. It was his second visit to Gaya, where he joined devotees performing rituals during the Pitripaksh Mela.For Asamoah, the rituals were more than a religious tradition. He described them as a privilege and a deep spiritual experience, rooted in the belief that remembering and honouring one’s ancestors brings blessings to generations that follow.“It is a privilege for me to perform the ancestral rituals. When you perform pind daan, the ancestors shower their blessings, bringing happiness into your life and all family members,” he said.He added, “If you honour your ancestors, your children and grandchildren will honour you.”Under the guidance of local preacher Loknath Gaud, Asamoah followed the traditional rituals at Dev Ghat. He also took an interest in understanding the religious practices associated with pind daan and tarpan in Gaya.At Dev Ghat, amid devotees gathered to perform rituals for their departed ancestors, Asamoah said Gaya’s religious traditions and spiritual atmosphere had left a deep impression on him.
