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At this time, a very revered and big news is coming out from Gayaji in Bihar, a historical pilgrimage place considered to be the center of Indian culture, Sanatan traditions and religious faith, which has attracted the attention of the entire country. Popular and veteran actor of Hindi cinema Sanjay Dutt, fondly called ‘Sanju Baba’ by his fans, recently suddenly reached Gayaji on the holy occasion of Pitru Paksha. To wish for the peace and salvation of the souls of his late parents (Sunil Dutt and Nargis Dutt) and ancestors, Sanjay Dutt reached the courtyard of Vishnupad temple and performed Pind Daan and Tarpan with full religious rituals and ceremonies. During this time, local pilgrim priests and Brahmins were present with him, who performed the puja as per the entire Sanatan tradition. Sanjay Dutt’s pictures and videos, away from his busy film world and the glitz, performing rituals with full devotion like a common man, are becoming increasingly viral on social media, seeing which his fans are praising his religious devotion and family values.
Importance of Pitru Paksha and the eternal tradition of Pind Daan in Gayaji
In Hindu religion, these sixteen days of Pitru Paksha are considered to have special and extremely sacred significance, in which people remember their deceased ancestors, parents and elders and perform Pind Daan, Shraddha and Tarpan for the satisfaction of their souls. According to religious beliefs, by offering Pind Daan at the banks of river Falgu and the famous Vishnupad temple in Gayaji, Bihar, the ancestors directly attain salvation and depart for Vaikuntha Dham. This is the reason why at this special time of the year, not only from every corner of the country but also from all over the world, big industrialists, politicians, film stars and common citizens reach the holy land of Gayaji. Sanjay Dutt coming to Gaya on this auspicious occasion and performing the rituals with full devotion, showing his connection with his roots and family traditions, proves that no matter how much modernity comes, the feeling of respect for one’s culture and ancestors always remains alive in the heart of every Indian.
Sanjay Dutt’s spiritual and simple form in Vishnupad temple
When actor Sanjay Dutt reached the ancient and historical Vishnupad temple of Gaya, the atmosphere there became completely devotional. Sanjay Dutt, who arrived in traditional attire, entered the sanctum sanctorum of the temple and saw the lotus feet of Lord Vishnu and performed special prayers for his ancestors under the guidance of the learned Panda-Brahmins present there. Seeing this completely calm, serious and spiritual form of Sanjay Dutt, who is usually seen in action and rough-and-tumble roles on the big screen, the local people and pilgrims present there were also left stunned. He participated in all the religious rituals with great humility, listened to the mantras and followed each and every rule prescribed by the priests with full devotion. The pilgrimage priests of Gaya also praised the actor’s spontaneity and religious rituals and said that despite being a global star, the way he remained down to earth and performed the Shraddha of his ancestors is truly inspiring.
Pictures and emotional reactions of fans went viral on social media
As soon as the news of Sanjay Dutt performing Pind Daan in Gayaji came on media and social media platforms, it became a topic of discussion among his fans. Fans are continuously sharing his pictures and appreciating his step, because many times in the Bollywood industry, celebrities seem to be away from their religious or cultural roots, but the way Sanjay Dutt remembered his late parents openly and with full rituals, he has won everyone’s heart. His late father Sunil Dutt and mother Nargis Dutt were pillars of Indian cinema who are highly respected across the country, and their son’s offering of Pind Daan in Gaya symbolizes carrying forward the rich traditions of the family. This entire incident has once again shown how this holy land of Gayaji keeps people all over the world connected with its spiritual energy, and how the threads of Sanatan culture still strongly connect the lives of every person.