Asthi Visarjan
(Dispersing the remains into a Holy River or into the Ocean)
Asthi Visarjan Rituals
This is done right after Cremation is done & remains are received from the Crematory and before the Twelfth (12th) day Shraaddh Rituals. Family goes to a holy riverbank or near the Ocean shore and offers the poojan rituals to Bhagwan Vishnu and of the Asthi (remains)
Basic list of Items
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Barley, Black Sesame seeds, Rice (All 1/4 lb.)
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White or yellow loose flowers, few Tulsi leaves, Paan leaves (2), Darbh (Kush, Dry & long grass)
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Water, betelnut, Kumkum-Chandan,
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Kalash (1), Bajoth (1), long white cloth to cover Bajoth, Aasan (seating cloth), Paper & cloth napkins
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Camphor, Incense sticks, matchbox, Cotton wicks (Diwa)
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Steel dishes, bowls, spoons
Pind
Dakshina (Donation) for this rituals will be $251.00
The Dakshina for these rituals goes to a charity for poor students for their educational needs.