Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Foreign Tourists Perform Hindu Rituals in Gaya, India
A group of tourists from Russia, Ukraine, and Spain did something special in India.
They went to Gaya, a sacred place, to perform a Hindu ritual called Pind Daan.
This ritual is done to help the souls of their ancestors.
They learned about it while in Varanasi and were moved by its meaning.
The tourists followed the rituals carefully, guided by priests.
They even decided to become vegetarians.
This was a unique event because it was the first time independent groups of non-Indian, white-skinned foreigners participated without institutional backing.
They shared that they would encourage others to visit Gaya.
Foreign tourists from Russia, Ukraine, and Spain performed Pind Daan rituals in Gaya.
The tourists learned about Pitru Paksh in Varanasi and were inspired by its spirituality.
Priests guided the tourists through the rituals.
The tourists followed all aspects of the ritual with dedication.
The tourists plan to promote Gaya as a spiritual tourism destination.
- Who
- Tourists from Russia, Ukraine, and Spain
- What
- Participated in Pind Daan rituals
- When
- During Pitru Paksh Mela 2025
- Where
- Gaya, India
- Why
- To honor their ancestors
- Event
- Pind Daan ritual
- Location
- Gaya, India
- Participants
- Tourists from Russia, Ukraine, and Spain
- Festival
- Pitru Paksh Mela
- Ritual Significance
- Prayers for ancestors' souls