ASTHI VISARJAN IN VARANASI (KASHI)

Importance of Asthi Visarjan in Varanasi

Varanasi, also known as Kashi, holds immense spiritual importance for Asthi Visarjan. Every year, thousands of devotees visit Varanasi to perform this ritual along with other sacred ceremonies for their departed loved ones.

The process involves immersing the ashes into the holy River Ganga, accompanied by prayers, offerings, and Vedic chants. The ritual is traditionally guided by an experienced Hindu priest (Pandit), who ensures that all customs are performed correctly.

It is believed that immersing the ashes in the Ganga liberates the soul from the cycle of birth and rebirth (moksha). This sacred ritual brings peace to the departed soul and provides emotional comfort to the grieving family.

Varanasi is revered as the City of Moksha, and it is believed that anyone who dies here is freed from the cycle of life and death. Even if a person passes away outside Kashi, immersing their ashes in the Ganga at Varanasi is believed to grant salvation.

Story Behind Asthi Visarjan in Varanasi

According to Hindu belief, a powerful legend explains the sanctity of Asthi Visarjan in Kashi:

Once, a Brahmin lived far from Kashi and did not follow religious duties throughout his life. One day, while wandering in a forest, he was killed by a tiger. A vulture later picked up a piece of his flesh and flew away. Coincidentally, while flying over the River Ganga in Kashi, a part of that flesh fell into the holy waters.

Meanwhile, the soul of the Brahmin was taken to Yamlok, where Yamraj ordered punishment for his sins. At that very moment, divine messengers arrived and informed Yamraj that since the mortal remains of the Brahmin had touched the sacred Ganga in Kashi, his sins were washed away and he had attained moksha.

This legend reinforces the belief that Asthi Visarjan in the Ganga at Kashi has the power to cleanse all sins and grant salvation, which is why people from across the world bring ashes of their loved ones to Varanasi.

Why Choose Our Asthi Visarjan Services?

We provide complete, hassle-free Asthi Visarjan services in Varanasi, ensuring dignity, devotion, and proper rituals.

• Arranged at sacred Ghats of River Ganga in Kashi

• Performed by experienced and well-known local Pandits

• All ritual materials arranged by the priest

• Boat service included for immersion in the middle of the river

• Personalized services as per family traditions

The entire ritual usually takes around 1 hour.

Timing & Process

• Timings: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM

• The family arrives at the selected Ganga Ghat

• Asthi Pujan is performed at the ghat

• Immersion is done mid-river using a boat

Available Packages

• Asthi Visarjan

• Asthi Visarjan with Pind Daan

• Asthi Visarjan with Pind Daan & Brahmin Bhojan

Cost of Asthi Visarjan in Varanasi

The approximate cost is ₹2100, which includes:

• Priest charges

• Puja materials

• Boat charges

Popular Ghats For Asthi Visarjan

• Manikarnika Ghat

• Dashashwamedh Ghat

• Prahlad Ghat

Procedure & Guidelines for Asthi Visarjan

• Ideally performed within 10 days of death, though ashes can be preserved if travel is delayed

• Fasting before the ritual is recommended

• A holy bath after Asthi Visarjan is advised

Traditionally, the ritual is performed by the eldest son, but women and daughters are also fully permitted to perform Asthi Visarjan if no male member is available.

Ritual Steps

• Abhishek of the Asthi Kalash with Ganga Jal, water, and milk

• Offering of flowers and fruits

• Aarti of the Asthi Kalash

• Sankalp with the name and gotra of the deceased

• Immersion of ashes in the Ganga from the boat