WorldPitru Paksha: Pilgrims Seek Ancestor Penance at Pishach Mochan, Varanasi
During Pitru Paksha 2026, millions visit Pishach Mochan Tirth near Baba Vishwanath's temple in Varanasi for relief from ancestral curses and liberation from ghostly rebirths. Established by devotee Kapardi, the sacred site is linked to Lord Shiva and sage Valmiki, who helped a Brahmin trapped in a ghostly existence find salvation here. The pond's history predates the Ganges' descent and is mentioned in Garuda Purana.
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