Pitru Paksha Dwitiya Yama Dharmaraj Chadhava & Yamuna Tarpan
Dwitiya is the tithi that celebrates the sacred bond between Yamuna and her brother Yama, both children of Surya, the cosmic father of the Aditya tier. The tradition declares that those who worship Yamuna on Dwitiya receive Yama's mercy in the afterlife because Yamuna carries what you offer her directly to her brother, on behalf of the ancestor whose journey he will govern. There is no more direct path to Yama's grace than through his own sister, on the day their bond is most honoured.br>
Vishram Ghat: Where Tarpan Becomes a Request for Rest
After defeating Kansa and freeing Mathura, Krishna came to the Yamuna and rested at Vishram Ghat, the place where a long and difficult journey ends in stillness. Tarpan offered here carries a specific prayer for your ancestor: that their journey finds its completion, that they arrive at rest. Yamuna receives the Tarpan here not merely as a sacred river but as Yama's sister and carries it to him as your request for mercy on the ancestor's behalf.
Yamuna Dharmaraj Temple: Taking Your Prayer Directly to the One Who Decides
Yama is Dharmaraj, the Lord of Dharma, one who governs the ancestral realm with absolute fairness. A Yama temple in Mathura, the birthplace of Krishna, is a rare and powerful convergence. Vishnu's grace and Yama's authority meeting in the same sacred city. Chadhava offered at the Yamuna Dharmaraj Temple on Dwitiya takes your prayer for your ancestor's Shanti directly to Yama himself.
Through Sri Mandir, both the Yamuna Tarpan at Vishram Ghat and the Chadhava at Yamuna Dharmaraj Temple are performed on Dwitiya, in your name. A video reaches you within 24–48 hours.
Mahaseva is a very virtuous and fruitful donation, which has been mentioned repeatedly in the Vedas and Puranas. When a person performs the highest acts like food, clothing and grains with devotion and selflessness, it is called Mahaseva. This donation not only destroys the sins of the donor, but also satisfies the ancestors, gods and sages and liberates him from the bondage of karma of many births!
Yes, once you book a service, you will receive a certificate immediately. You can view your certificate under the 'Services' page in the 'Your Bookings' section.
After booking, you will receive updates via WhatsApp. Additionally, you can check the complete details of your service in the "Chadhava Bookings" section of the Sri Mandir App.
Sri Mandir is an App that allows you to book offerings at more than 100 renowned temples across India from the comfort of your home. You can select multiple options and include them in a single order.
If you face any issues with your Service, you can contact our Sri Mandir customer service team at 📞918296948051, who are always ready to assist you.
We are a for-profit technology company that offers services to facilitate the collection and distribution of voluntary donations to temples and / or registered charitable organizations (NGOs, Section 8 Companies, and Trusts). We charge a small service/processing fee (if applicable), and all transactions are fully transparent. Our role is limited to enabling secure and transparent transactions between donors and recipient organizations.
We do not represent ourselves as a charitable trust, religious endowment, or not-for-profit organization unless otherwise specified and registered under applicable laws. Tax exemptions under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961 are only applicable where the recipient NGO holds a valid 80G certificate and has issued a receipt to that effect. We do not guarantee any tax benefit unless explicitly mentioned. By using our platform, you acknowledge that your contribution is voluntary, and you are solely responsible for confirming the legal, tax, and financial implications of your donation.