Kolkata, India. 12th Oct, 2015. During the Pitru Paksha, the ritusl of Tarpan was performed for the departed souls to rest in peace. Tarpa?a is a term in the Vedic practice which refers to an offering made to divine entities. It refers to the act of the offering as well as the substance used in the offering itself. Credit: Suvankar Sen/Pacific Press/Alamy Live News

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