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Pitrapaksha Mela is an important fair performed in Gaya, Bihar state of India.Gaya is said to be one of the holiest places in the world. Pitru Paksha also called as Pitr Paksha or Pitri Paksha is witnessed in Gaya only. The Mela is organized for 16- lunar day period when Hindus pay homage to their ancestors (Pitrs), through offering food. Pitru Pakshya, Kanagat, Pitri Pokkho, Apara paksha, Sola Shraddha ("sixteen shraddhas"), Jitiya and Mahalaya Paksha are the other names given to this 16- lunar day period. The Pinda- daan Mela is celebrated in the month of September by the large number of people from all over India.
In Hindus, it is believed to offer salvation to the souls who have left their bodies on earth. Pindan or the shraddha is performed by the eldest son of the family. Special days are allotted in these 16 lunar days for people who died in a particular manner or according to their status in life. The shraddha is performed only at noon, usually on the bank of a river or lake or at ones own house. The shraddha involves pinda-daan, which is an offering to the ancestors of pindas along with releasing water from the hand. Since the ceremony is considered impious due to its relation with the death of someone the kings and royals families are not allowed to perform the sharddha ceremony.
Major attractions of Pitrapaksha Mela
It is amazing to witness the love of people for their loved ones who are no more alive. They perform all the rituals with utmost devotion while dipping in the holy waters of river Ganges.
The holy city has many ancient temples as well which are worshipped by people coming from all over India.
How to reach Pitrapaksha Mela?
Gaya is the nearest railway and airport to the city which is well-connected to all major cities by all means of transport. Gaya is one of the most easily accessible cities from all parts You can get trains and buses to the city from Delhi, Lucknow and more.
Bihar has a long list of celebrations. These fair and festivals are divided into two parts, seasonal and permanent. Seasonal fairs are those which are held in the particular season and the time of such fairs is determined by the lunar calendar, whereas permanent fairs those which are held throughout the year once or twice a week. Seasonal fairs are basically religious in character, whereas permanent fairs are commercial in its composition. Bihar has a tradition of festivals from time immemorial .Bihar as an ancient land has a long list of festivals and fairs which the people of Bihar actively take part in. The most famous festival of Bihar is Chatth Puja. Festivals always break the monotony of day-to-day life and inspire us to promote love and brotherhood and to work for the upliftment of the society. Observed mostly by the people of North Bihar, this puja is devoted for the worship of the Sun God. The other main festivals of Bihar include Kartik Purnima, Holi, Dussehra, Deepavali, Saraswati Puja, Bhaiya Dooj etc.
