Prachi Tirth

Prachi Tirth is a revered Hindu pilgrimage site located in Prachi village, Gir Somnath district, Gujarat, on the banks of the Saraswati River near its confluence with the sea. Known as the eastern Prayag of Saurashtra, it is famous for ancestral rites like Pind Daan and Shradh. The complex includes the Madhavrai Temple, sacred ghats, and an ancient peepal tree, attracting pilgrims seeking to perform rituals for departed ancestors.

Visitors can expect a tranquil pilgrimage complex centered on sacred ghats along the Saraswati River and the Madhavrai Temple dedicated to Lord Krishna. The site features stone steps leading to the water, small shrines, an ancient sacred peepal tree, and priests conducting Pind Daan and Tarpan rituals. The surroundings are simple and devotional, with shops selling puja materials, river views, and a quiet, spiritual atmosphere focused on ancestral worship.

Prachi Tirth is mentioned in ancient scriptures including the Skanda Purana and is associated with the Saraswati River. Tradition links the site to Lord Krishna and the Pandavas, and it has served for centuries as an important center for ancestral rites in Saurashtra, often referred to as the eastern Prayag.

The tirtha holds great religious importance for Hindus as a primary site for performing Shradh, Pind Daan and Pitru Tarpan for departed ancestors, especially during Pitru Paksha and on new moon days. The Madhavrai Temple and the sacred peepal tree are central to local worship and pilgrimage traditions.