Ekodristi Gaya Sraddha is a TIRTH SRADHA, completed in one day only. In Ekodristi Gaya Sraddha normally pilgrims have to cover only three important vedis that is The Falgu river (Niranjana, as mentioned in Ramayana), The Vishnupad temple and The Akshavata. And if the deadth is unusual/accidental then pilgrims have to also perform Pind Daan at PRETSHILA (hill), Gaya kup and Dharmaranya also.
Narayan Bali Sradha - Narayan bali is done to get rid of ancestral curse (Pitru dosh /Pitru Shaap), Narayan Bali ritual is done to fulfill the unsatisfied desires of the ancestral souls which are stuck in the world and trouble their progeny. Narayan Bali consists of the same ritual as Hindu funeral. An artificial body mostly made of five metals is used. Mantras are used to invoke such souls who are having certain wishes remaining attached. The ritual makes them possess the body and the funeral frees them to other world.
Naag Bali Sradha - Nag bali is done to get rid of sin performed by killing snake, specially Cobra which is worshipped in India. Nagbali ritual is done to get rid of sin of killing nag (Cobra). In this ritual also the funeral is performed on the body of snake made with wheat dough and metals.
Tripindi Sradha - Tripindi Shradha is an offering in the memory of the dear departed. If for three consecutive years the offerings are not made to the dear departed then the dead gets Pret Yoni, so to calm them these offerings are made. This religious act should be performed at a holy place meant for demon liberation or sacrifice. Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh are the main Gods in this rite. In this God Brahma (Silver), Vishnu (Gold), Rudra (Copper) are omnipresent. Tripindi Shradha must be performed to resolve various calamities. Its assertion is mentioned in "Shradha Chintamani". In the end one must perform Tripindi Shradha as per the tradition and conventions.
This grand ritual involves Pind Daan, Tarpan, and homam, carried out under the guidance of learned Brahmins. Vrihada Shraddha is typically conducted during Pitru Paksha but can be performed year-round for special intentions like parental death anniversaries or fulfilling family duties.Vrihada Gaya Shraddha is a deeply revered Vedic ritual performed in Gaya Ji, considered the holiest site for honoring one's ancestors. According to Hindu beliefs, performing Shraddha in Gaya liberates the souls of departed forefathers, granting them peace and salvation (moksha).
Pitru Dosh is a karmic debt caused due to the non-fulfillment of ancestral duties or unresolved souls in the lineage. It can manifest as struggles in career, marriage delays, health issues, or financial instability despite efforts.Pitru Dosh Nivaran Puja, when performed in the sacred land of Gaya Ji, helps to appease the souls of ancestors and remove this dosha from one's horoscope. This puja involves Pind Daan, Tarpan, and Shraddha rituals guided by experienced priests.