The 16 tithis of Pitru Paksha - each tithi is a specific gateway, ordained by the shastras for a different class of ancestors. Miss one tithi, and that class of ancestors waits another full year for their door to open. At Vishnu Pad Gaya - where Lord Vishnu Himself resides as Pitra Devata - this matters more than at any other tirtha. The Garuda Purana declares: even a single Chadhava here liberates 21 generations. All 16 tithis of Chadhava at Vishnu Pad Gaya means 16 gateways opened, every class of ancestor reached, complete liberation - nothing left unfinished.
Vishnu Pad Vedi - The Place of Pitru Mukti rituals
At Gaya's Vishnu Pad Vedi, the divine footprint of Lord Vishnu is imprinted. This is the mark left at the precise moment Lord Vishnu's lotus feet touched this earth - when He pressed Gayasur beneath them and granted him eternal liberation. Sanctified by that Vishnu-sparsha, this land - which is Gayasur's own body - became the supreme gateway of Moksha for all ancestors. This Vishnu Pad Vedi stands above every ghat and every riverbank. It is the very heart of all Gaya Shraddh.
4 Mahapuranas- 1 Text - 21 Generations
The Garuda Purana, Agni Purana, Mahabharata, and Valmiki Ramayana declare in unison: Chadhava and Pind Daan at Vishnu Pad Gaya grants Moksha to 21 generations of ancestors. Your great-great-grandparents. Their parents. Every generation before them across centuries. When your offering reaches His feet - who can doubt that it will reach your ancestors? Lord Vishnu Himself is the witness, the receiver, and the liberator.
Perform Vishnu Pad Vedi Chadhava from anywhere - through Sri Mandir
Traveling to Gaya and offering Chadhava at the Vishnu Pad Vedi for every tithi of Pitru Paksha is not possible for every family. But through Sri Mandir, from anywhere in the world - with a single booking - Chadhava will be performed at Shri Vishnu Pad Vedi, Gaya in your name, with full Vedic observance, every day across all 16 tithis. Video proof of each day's seva will be delivered to your phone within 24–48 hours.







Kamada Ekadashi Chadhava is a pious religious activity wherein the purohit ji of the temple in Gaya will chant mantras and offer your chadhava items to seek blessings of Shri Hari Vishnu for you
You can select your items for chadhava and book it through the Sri Mandir Chadhava Service App. After securing your payment, you will receive a completion certificate. On Kamada Ekadashi, your selected Chadhava will be offered in Vishnu Padh Mandir, Gaya.
Once your booking and payment are finalized, you will instantly receive a certificate. You can access it in the 'Your Bookings' area on the 'Services' page. Furthermore, within 24-48 hours, you will receive a video of the ritual.
Upon booking, updates will be sent to you through WhatsApp. Furthermore, you can review all the details of your offering in the "Chadhava Bookings" section of the Sri Mandir App.
If you face any issues with your Chadhava, you can contact our Sri Mandir customer service team at 📞918296948051, who are always ready to assist you.