Description

Asthi Visarjan, also known as Ashes Immersion or Asthi Visarjana, is a Hindu ritual involving the ceremonial immersion of the ashes or cremated remains of a deceased person. This ritual is considered significant in Hindu culture, and it is performed to complete the funeral rites and offer peace to the departed soul. Here's an overview of the Asthi Visarjan Pooja: 1. Timing: Asthi Visarjan is usually performed a few days after the cremation, allowing some time for mourning and post-funeral rituals. 2. Preparation: The family members gather the ashes in a container, often in an urn or a biodegradable pot. Select an auspicious date and time for the Asthi Visarjan. 3. Location: The ashes are typically immersed in a sacred river, such as the Ganges, Yamuna, or any other holy water body. If traveling to a sacred river is not feasible, some families choose to immerse the ashes in a lake or the sea. 4. Rituals: Before the immersion, a priest may be consulted to perform a brief Puja or chanting of mantras to invoke the divine and seek blessings for the departed soul. The family members gather at the chosen location, bringing the ashes with them. 5. Mantras and Prayers: Mantras and prayers are recited, seeking peace for the departed soul and requesting divine blessings. Family members may also offer flowers, rice, or other symbolic offerings to the water. 6. Immersion: The ashes are immersed in the water with due respect and reverence. Some families choose to release the ashes individually or collectively. 7. Closing Rituals: After the immersion, additional prayers and rituals may be performed to conclude the ceremony. The family may express gratitude and seek blessings for the soul's peaceful journey to the afterlife.