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Asthi Visarjan in Varanasi

Asthi visarjan, also known as "bone immersion," is a Hindu ritual where the ashes of a deceased person are immersed in a sacred river or body of water. Varanasi, also known as Kashi, is a significant pilgrimage site for Hindus, and it is believed that immersing the ashes of a deceased person in the holy waters of the River Ganges in Varanasi can bring liberation or moksha to the departed soul.

Importance of Asthi Visarjan in Varanasi

Many people visit Varanasi to perform asthivisarjan and perform other religious rituals for their deceased loved ones. The process of asthi visarjan in Varanasi involves the immersion of the ashes in the Ganges along with certain prayers and offerings to the gods. The ritual is usually performed by a Hindu priest, who guides the family through the process.

The belief is that by immersing the ashes in the holy river, the soul of the deceased person is released from the cycle of rebirth and attains salvation. The ritual is considered an important part of the mourning process and is believed to bring peace to the departed soul and comfort to the bereaved family.

Cost of Asthi Visarjan in Kashi

We arrange the Asthi visarjan in Varanasi as per request of our customers and the priest we select for Asthivisarjan are well known Pundits of Varanasi. During Asthivisarjan. It will take around 1 hour to complete the asthivisarjan rules and rituals. Timing starts from 7 am in the morning till 6 pm. You will have to come to Ganga ghat. First asthipujan by priest at Ganga ghat and then visarjan in the middle of the river through boat. We have three packages for Asthivisarjan

1. Asthivisarjan-Rs2000/
2. Asthivisarjan with Asthisanchay Pinddaan-Rs3500/
3. Asthivisaran with Asthisanchay Pinddaan and Gau Daan-Rs5000/

Prices mentioned above includes the priest dakshina, material charges and boat charges. Boat ride will be for 10 mins, basically we will go in the middle of the river through boat, do the visarjan and come back. Rest all rituals will be done at ghat.

When to Plan Asthi Visarjan ?

Asthivisarjan should be done as soon as possible after the death of the person. In some northern parts of India, it is recommended to do asthivisarjan within 10 days of the death. In some southern parts, people immerse ashes within 10 days in nearby lake or river and keep some part of asthi with them and whenever they gets time to travel to kashi, they visit and do the asthi visarjan. In some easter region, people keep ashes for years and jointly to asthi visarjan for their father and mother in Ganges. In summary, it is recommended to do the asthivisarjan within 10 days of the death and in case you do not have time to visit to varanasi within 10 days, do the asthivisarjan near to your place and keep some part of the asthi with you and whenever you gets time, travel to Kashi and do the asthivisarjan.

Sacred Ghats for Asthi Visarjan in Varanasi

Asthivisarjan should be done within 10 days of death of a person but many people who are far from Varanasi keeps ashes with them till they get time to come to Kashi for Visarjan.

1. Fasting before Asthivisarjan - It is recommended to be on fasting till puja is completed. You can take water, tea, milk, fruits and medicines.
2. You need to carry one white dhoti with you which you will wear at the time of puja. After reaching ghat you will have to change the cloth and wear the white dhoti. In case of ladies, any traditional dress will work and that need not to be white.
3. You need to then go to river and wash your hand and feet and bring ganga jal back to ghat. Pandit ji will provide vessel to carry Ganga jal.
4. After that you sit at ghat and open the asthi kalash- in case you have bring the ashes in plastic box, you will transfer it to mud pot.
5. Sanakalp- Take the sankalp by chanting names and gotra of deceased person and your name and gotra
6. Asthipujan- offer flowers, rice, milk, jal , til on Asthi.
7. Asthisanchay Pind Daan- You will make three rice balls and one by one perform pind daan.
8. Visarjan in the middle of the river through boat
9. Taking dip in the Ganga or you can take shower after reaching your hotel

Many people believe that ladies cannot perform Asthivisarjan process as it is to be done only by male member. But this is not true. Asthi visarjan is generally done by eldest son of deceased person but in case there is no male member available, daughters or any ladies can perform the Asthivisarjan.

It is important to note that the exact process of asthi visarjan may vary depending on the region, community, and family customs. The general traditions include abhishek of mortal remains though water or ganga jal and milk. Priest also offer flowers and fruits and then do the aarti of asthi kalash and finally Sankalp with name and gotra of deceased person. After the puja, taking asthi in the middle of the river through boat and immersing in the river.

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Things to be taken care of before visiting Varanasi

1. You may find auto/cab drivers pitching you for cheap packages of asthivisarjan once you arrive at airport or railway station. Please do not entertain them as they will take you to the random ghats for their commission and once you sit in the puja, the priest will start asking money for different things.
2. Please avoid on spot pandit booking- if you are booking through any website, you can reach out to them later in case of any issues but the random pandit at ghat do not take any responsibility. They keep shifting their locations from one ghat to another ghat. once pujs is done you will not find them again on same place. They want to extract as much money as they can once you sit in the puja.
3. Please check what all are included in puja and for what other you will have to make additional payment.
4. Please do not make full payment before puja, you can pay 10%-20% advance payment.
5. Please pre book the priest from trusted websites.