What is Pitra Dosh?

Pitra Dosh is a concept in Vedic astrology and Hinduism where it is believed that the unresolved or neglected duties towards one’s ancestors can lead to various problems in an individual’s life. This condition is thought to cause obstacles and misfortunes due to the dissatisfaction or unrest of the ancestors’ souls. To address Pitru Dosh, specific rituals and pujas, such as the Pitru Dosh Nivaran Puja, are performed to appease the ancestors and seek their blessings for resolving these issues.

What are the causes of Pitra Dosh ?

These are the main reasons why Pitru Dosh shows up in a horoscope:

• • In the event that the ancestors were not properly burned.
• • If a family member killed a snake.
• • If the ancestors were treated badly.
• • If the Shraddh (rituals for the dead) were not done on time.
• • If Neem, Banyan, or Peepal trees were cut down in the past.
• • If the family women weren’t treated with care.
• • Pitra Dosh can also be caused by where the Sun, Saturn, and Rahu are in your chart.

What are the remedies of Pitra Dosh ?

By follow this remedies, you can reduce the adverse effects of Pitra Dosh-

• • One should perform Tripindi Shraddh or Pinddan of our’s ancestors.
• • Donation should be given to poor and needy people.
• • Water should be poured on Peepal or Banyan tree.
• • Bread should be fed to cow, dog, bird or crow Brahmins should be fed on Amvasya day.
• • Donation should be given on the day of Ardh Kumbh bath.
• • Lord Shiva should be worshipped.
• • In the event that the ancestors were not properly burned.
• • If the ancestors did not become at peace.