Pitru Dosha is a very crucial and often misunderstood aspect in Vedic astrology. It signifies karmic imbalance or ancestral debt created when the souls of departed relatives of one’s family are unhappy, because rituals were left incomplete or obligations and desires of these ancestors were not fulfilled.
Pitru Dosha can be a cause of perpetual problems in life, such as financial difficulty, late marriage, or health problems, even when one is making sincere efforts toward a happy, successful life. Pitru Dosha Pooja will appease these ancestral energies and will create peace and prosperity in the family and blessings for all. The best place to perform the puja is Trimbakeshwar Temple in Nashik, with Pandit Manoj Guruji being the best source on earth for this service.
What Is Pitru Dosha?
Pitru Dosha refers to a karmic imbalance caused when the souls of the ancestors are disturbed and not at peace. In Vedic astrology, Pitru Dosha is the unfulfilled duties or karma of one’s ancestors manifested in their descendants. When a person does not properly give honor and respect to their ancestors by performing Shraddha, Tarpan, or honoring the ancestors, the souls of the ancestors become disturbed, which can have repercussions on the descendants’ lives.
From an astrological perspective, Pitru Dosha occurs with the malefic influence of planets such as Sun, Moon, Rahu, and Ketu in certain houses of the birth chart, primarily the ninth house (house of ancestors) and tenth house (house of karma). The Dosha is simply a reminder representing spiritual debt to be repaid by performing ancestral rituals – the rituals assist the ancestors and their descendants with balance.
Pitru Dosha Pooja
Pitru Dosha Pooja is amongst the most powerful ceremonies in the Hindu tradition. It is performed to honor the ancestors to allow their souls to move on peacefully from Earth. If performed with pure intent, it alleviates the ancestral obstructions in our lives and provides the opportunity for advancement, wellness, and joy.
The term “Pitru” is defined as ancestors, and “Dosha” means imbalance, disturbances, or sluggishness in our lives. This means Pitru Dosha Pooja is a balancing and healing of energies from ancestors through mantras, offerings, and prayers. The ritual also does not just correspond to the individual who is performing the pooja; it is representative of the entire family lineage.
Pitru Dosh Nivaran & Remedies
Though conducting Pitru Dosha Pooja is the best and effective remedy, there are also many other spiritual practices and diet/lifestyle changes that will calm one’s ancestors and lessen the consequences of this Dosha.
Here are some essential practices for Pitru Dosh Nivaran given in the Vedic scriptures and to priests:
Conduct Shraddha and Tarpana consistently
The act of feeding and offering water to our ancestors is one of the simplest and yet one of the most powerful ways to obtain their blessings. It is done when the moon is full, especially during the Amavas or at the time of Pitru Paksha.
Provide Brahmins, Cows, and Crows with Food:
In Hindu tradition, if one feeds a cow, he is thought to be feeding his ancestors. Crows are a special case since they are said to transmit the offerings made by you to the Pitrus.
Chant a Pitru Mantra:
It is thought that the most effective and tried means to lessen the karmas owed to our ancestors places us at such great risk, is to chant, “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya or Om Shri Pitrubhyo Namah,” or the simple “Om”. We should also utilize a dhand, or bead mala, for recitation.
Avoid Bad Karma:
Since the Pitru Dosha is often associated with the lessons learned through karmas owed to our ancestors’ experiences, you have to make a sincere effort to avoid harming, disrespecting, and breaking promises to others or your elders. Positive karmas force the flow of ancestor blessings with greater strength.
Conduct a Pitru Dosha Pooja at Trimbakeshwar
The best solution is an all-encompassing Pitru Dosha Nivaran puja from a knowledgeable Pandit like Pandit Manoj Guruji. The puja will dissolve all of your ancestral blockages when performed in the sacred energy field of Trimbakeshwar.
Pitru Dosha Pooja Cost
The basic Pitru Dosha Pooja will cost from ₹5,000 to ₹7,000 and will include all of the key rituals you typically would want to do as part of the Pooja (i.e., Sankalp, Tarpan, basic havan, etc.). The Pitru Dosha Nivarana Pooja is more involved and has additional spiritual aspects to remove the Pitru dosha. will be priced around ₹7,000 to ₹12,000 and will additionally include more specific invocation of Vedic chanting related to Pitrus and mantras for their peace. The Tripindi Shraddha Puja is more common. Prices can vary based on a number of factors and, and on average, this pooja can be charged around ₹6,000 to ₹10,000. And also, this ceremony can help pacify restless ancestors and bring peace to your ancestral line.
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Pitru Dosh Puja Trimbakeshwar
Here is the step-by-step method employed by Pandit Manoj Guruji and his skilled team:
Consultation and Horoscope Evaluation:
This process initiates with the examination of the devotee’s horoscope to identify what type of Pitru Dosha exists and to what degree. Based on this evaluation, the time length of observance and specific mantras for the observance to undertake are decided upon by the devotee and the Guru.
Sankalp:
With water and flowers in the devotee’s hand, they make a holy vow to perform Pitru Shanti on behalf of their ancestors.
Tarpan and Pind Daan:
Tarpan utilises holy water from domiciles on the Godavari to represent feeding the ancestors. Rice balls (Pinda) are offered as a substitute physical representation of the ancestors’ physical form. Both methods enable the devotee to spiritually feed and placate ancestral spirits.
Chanting of Pitru Sukta and Shanti Mantras:
The priests chant Vedic hymns invoking Lord Vishnu, Yama, and the Pitru Devata, and receive their blessings, including peace and release.
Homa:
Ghee, sesame seeds, and special herbs are offered into the fire. While taking the form of a devotional offering, this mode transforms the offering into subtle energy that the ancestors received in the spiritual realm.
Offering and Donations:
Balanced to complete the ritual, food, clothing, and dakshina (donation) are offered to the waiting Brahmins as well as the needy.
Blessings:
After the puja, the priest will bless the devotee and family.
Best Pandit For Pitru Shanti Pooja
Selecting a priest is key to the performance of sacred ceremonies such as Pitru Dosha Pooja, performed at Trimbakeshwar. Ultimately, the effectiveness of the ritual will depend on the accuracy of the mantras, the purity of the procedure, and the spiritual intent. This is where Pandit Manoj Guruji distinguishes himself as one of the well-respected and experienced priests at Trimbakeshwar, Nashik.
With a rich breadth of experience performing Vedic astrology and religious acts with affection for the past several decades, Pandit Manoj Guruji has been able to help thousands of devotees from inside and outside India find peace and relief from ancestral concerns.
Pitru Dosha Nivarana Pooja Dates 2026
The most auspicious day for completing Pitru Dosha Pooja will have the full traditions and spiritual significance. There are many good dates in 2026 for Pitru Dosha Nivarana Pooja at Trimbakeshwar Temple. Most of these dates are on Amavasya days (new moon days), and during Pitru Paksha, when the energy between the earthly plane is at its highest peak with the plane of ancestors.
Pitru Paksha 2026 (11th September to 25th September 2026) is considered very good for completing the Pitru Dosha Pooja ceremony. These 15 days are completely dedicated to the peaceful remembering and honoring of one’s ancestors.
If you plan to have your Pitru Shanti Puja ceremony completed at Trimbakeshwar, it is recommended to book your slot ahead of time with Pandit Manoj Guruji: +91 7887888755, as having any convenience for dates will create your opportunity to spend puja time with your ancestors.
How To Check Pitra Dosh In Kundali Or Astrology?
Determining if somebody has Pitru Dosha in their Kundali requires a detailed analysis from a qualified astrologer. That said, there are some general indications from astrological reasoning that allow us to make such a determination.
Affliction of the ninth house
In a natal chart, the ninth house indicates that we are looking at the past through ancestors, fortune, and dharma (or correct action). If the ninth house or its lord is afflicted by malefic planets, particularly Rahu, Ketu, or Saturn, there is likely to be Pitru Dosha in the kundali.
Afflictions of Sun and Moon
In order to assess this potential affliction, we look at the Sun and Moon, which represent the Father (and paternal ancestors) and the Mother (and maternal ancestors) respectively. If either planet is afflicted or in a dignified placement with malefics, this generally indicates the potential for imbalance in the relationships with one side of their family.
Rahu-Ketu Axis
If Rahu (or Ketu) is afflicting the ninth house or in aspect to the ninth house, we can infer with any given sign that the astral chart indicates an outstanding debt that is owed to ancestors and will need to be addressed through Pitru Dosha Pooja.