Un'offerta a Shiva per ricevere la protezione dell'anima del padre scomparso

A shaven-headed Nepalese man offers “pinda”-food for the departed soul to commemorate his late father as he takes part in a ritual at the sacred shrine of Lord Shiva, Gokarneswor Shrine, near Kathmandu, Nepal, 08 September 2010. On ‘Father’s Day’, sons and daughters show their gratitude to their fathers in Nepal, bringing them presents, sweets and fruits. But those who have no father anymore, traditionally visit Gokarneswor Shrine and other sacred places where they conduct puja and offer ‘Pinda’ ? food for the departed soul praying for his eternal peace. There they also perform anniversary rituals and make offerings to the Brahmin priests. It is believed that if a son offers Pinda at a holy pond of Gokarna having conducted puja, his departed father will eat it and find peace.

EPA/Narendra Shrestha