Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Aparna Singh
The Ganga River holds profound sanctity in Sanatan Dharma. A few drops of Ganga water should be mixed with food and water offerings before they are presented.
Regularly sprinkling Ganga water around the house throughout the 15 days of Pitru Paksha is believed to usher in happiness and prosperity, bestowing enduring joy upon the inhabitants.
It is believed that during Pitru Paksha, ancestral spirits may be present anywhere within the household. Sprinkling them with Ganga water is seen as a means of facilitating their contentment and connecting with them.
When offering Tarpan to ancestors during Solah Shraddha (16 days of paying homage to ancestors), adding a few drops of Ganga water along with black sesame seeds can bring salvation to ancestors.
According to astrology, the south direction of the house is considered the domain of the ancestors. Sprinkling Ganga water in this direction during Solah Shraddha is believed to provide salvation to ancestors.