Pind
पिंड
PIND
A ball of rice offered to ancestors in Hindu rituals.
Meaning & usage
In Hindu rituals, a 'pind' is a ball of rice or wheat flour offered to the deceased ancestors during ceremonies like Shraddha. It is believed to provide sustenance to the souls of the departed in their journey after death. The practice is deeply rooted in Hindu traditions and is an important part of paying respects to one's ancestors.
In a sentence
During the Shraddha ceremony, he offered pind to his ancestors.
As seen in crosswords
Pind is a 4-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A ball of rice offered to ancestors in Hindu rituals” (4)
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