Indications of Pitru Dosha in a Kundali: Remedies and Important Places!

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Pitru Dosha is a karmic debt to the ancestors. It is one of the most detrimental Dosha a person can have in his or her Kundali. Some people wrongly perceive it as a curse of ancestors. But that is not true.

There can be several reasons for the occurrence of this dosha. It can include sins committed by ancestors and their last rituals not performed correctly. Not always ancestors, sometimes a person can also face consequences because of his own actions. For instance, hurting an animal, disobedience towards elders, or any other kind of sin. 

It is believed, that Kundali or birth chart is based on your past Karma. If you have done good or bad Karma in your previous life it can be identified by seeing your Kundali in this birth. Every good or bad thing that happens to us has some reason that connects us to our previous life. So, if you are suffering it is connected to your past life karma, which has indications in your present life birth chart. It is the same with Pitru Dosh too. The planetary positioning in your Kundali can tell why you have the formation of Pitru Dosha in your Kundali.

Pitru Dosha’s sufferings are typical sufferings and when you suffer then people may ask you to get your Kundali analysed for doshas. So, how do you know if you have Pitru Dosha? 

What Are the Signs of the Presence of Pitru Dosha in One’s Kundali?

The following are typical planetary positions that give indications of Pitru Doshas:

• The Sun is malefic and manifests its negative effects on the native when Venus, Saturn, Rahu, or two of these three are located in the fifth house of the horoscope.
• If the fourth house of the horoscope is where Ketu is located, one experiences the negative effects of the moon.
• When Mars conjuncts Mercury or Ketu, or both, in the first or eighth house of the horoscope, the native has unfavourable outcomes.
• The native experiences the negative impacts of the planet Mercury if the Moon is in the third or sixth house of their horoscope.
• When Venus, Mercury, or Rahu, any two of these three planets, or all three of these planets, are located in the second, fifth, ninth, or twelfth of the native’s horoscope, Jupiter results in unfavourable outcomes.
• Venus becomes unlucky and has negative consequences on the native if the Sun, Moon, Rahu, any two of these planets, or all three are located in the 7th House of the horoscope.
• Saturn has unfavourable consequences as it becomes unlucky due to the aforementioned placement when the Sun, Moon, Mars, or two of these three or all three are located in the 10th or 11th House in the horoscope.
• Rahu is unfavourable because of this planetary position when the Sun, Venus, or both are in the 12th House of the horoscope, which causes adverse outcomes for the native.
• Ketu is negative for the native if the Moon or Mars is in the sixth house in their horoscope.

Remedies For Pitru Dosha

The following remedies are extremely helpful in dealing with the Pitru Dosha

Remedies for Rahu and Ketu

Offerings are made for Rahu and Ketu to lessen the Pitru Dosh. Services for parents, the elderly and in need, janitors, and the impoverished are advised.

The day for Ketu is considered Tuesday in terms of Rahu and Ketu treatments. The days that Rahu is most active are Friday and Saturday. Therefore, choose charitable organisations that help crows, street dogs, and sweepers on certain days. As per the texts, crows stand in for the ancestors, while Ketu is a symbol for spiritual beings.

Remedies for the Sun and Moon

When the Moon is afflicted or poorly positioned in the natal chart, it is thought to be a result of the wrongdoings committed against the parents, who are represented by the Sun and the King. It is advisable to feed cattle and oxen for the sun and the moon.

Remedies for Venus

It is considered that Venus’ close affliction or unfavourable location in the natal chart is related to one’s past lives of mistreating women or one’s marriage. So, giving them good will help you set off the consequences.

Remedies for Saturn

According to popular belief, one’s bad conduct toward servants or the underprivileged in prior lifetimes is what caused Saturn’s close affliction and unfavourable placement in the natal chart. Thus, helping the underprivileged ones and the people who are in need helps set off this dosha.

There are so many remedies against Pitru Dosh, but they should not be applied simultaneously. Neither is there any predefined method that applies to every person uniformly. That is why, before performing any remedy, you should consult our expert astrologers and pandits. They can better guide you about what remedy will work suitably in your particular situation. 

Mantras For Pitru Dosh Nivaran

Get up early in the morning, and offer water to the sun in an Argha utensil. Recite the below mantra 

ॐ ग्रीं सूर्याय आदित्य।

Recitation of Surya Gayatri Mantra –

“ॐ भास्कराय विद्महे
दिवाकराय धीमहि
तन्नो सूर्यः प्रचोदयात्।”

Recitation of Aditya Hridya Strotram

ततो युद्धपरिश्रान्तं समरे चिन्तया स्थितम्।
रावणं चाग्रतो दृष्ट्वा युद्धाय समुपस्थितम्।।22.1।।

Mantra to reduce the ill effect of Pitru Dosha: Pitra Dosha Nivaran Mantra

ॐ पितृभ्यः देवताभ्यः महायोगिभ्येच च, नमः स्वाहा स्वाध्याये च नित्यमेव नमः।

Most Important Places to Perform Shraadh 

As per texts, Shraadh is one of the most significant religious practices. On this day, prayers and food are offered to ancestors. As per the Brahma Purana, souls were liberated during this period by Yamraj. 

Some of the most important places to perform Shraadh are:

Gaya

Gaya in Bihar is renowned for performing Shraadh rituals. It is called the Pitranagri and people perform Pitra Dosh Anushthan here. The Phalgu or Falgu River, which flows through Gaya, is considered one of the holiest rivers. As per Puranas, this river is considered as the incarnation of Vishnu.

It is believed that performing Shraadh here helps liberate ancestors’ souls. This along with Varanasi, Badrinath, and Haridwar is one of the most sacred places for Pind Daan.

Varanasi

 Varanasi, one of the oldest and holiest cities in India, is another significant place for performing Shraadh. The banks of the Ganges River in Varanasi are considered highly auspicious for these rituals. It is considered an eternal place for bliss.

Prayagraj

Prayagraj, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers (the Triveni Sangam), is another vital location for Shraadh ceremonies during the Pitru Paksha period. It is a well-known pilgrimage place for Hindus. Allahabad is regarded as one of India’s holiest cities and a designated location for the performance of Pind

Haridwar

Haridwar is one of the Hindu religion’s seven holiest locations. The meaning of its name is “Gateway to God”. It is the 1^st destination on the Hindu holy pilgrimage, which every Hindu should make at least once in their lifetime.

Haridwar, situated on the banks of the Ganges, is a place where many people perform Shraadh rituals to honour their ancestors. Also, if there is an instance of early death in the family, performing the Narayan Bali rite at Haridwar and Badrinath helps.

Ujjain

The city of Mahakal, also known as the Avanti or Avantika, is home to the Kshipra. The two notable places for the last rites in Ujjain are Ram Ghat and the Siddwat temple.

Rameshwaram 

Rameshwaram in Tamil Nadu is also considered sacred for performing Shraadh ceremonies. It is believed that Lord Rama performed Shraadh here for his ancestors.

Apart from these, Mathura, Jagganath Puri, Dwarka, and the Pushkar are also some of the prominent places to perform the Shraadh. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can I find out if I have Pitru Dosha?

A: An experienced Vedic astrologer can analyse your birth chart to determine the presence of Pitru Dosha. It is recommended to consult with a knowledgeable astrologer for an accurate assessment.

Q: How often should Pitru Dosha remedies be performed?

A: The frequency of performing Pitru Dosha remedies can vary. Some rituals, like Shraddha, are performed annually on specific days, while others, like mantra chanting, can be done daily or periodically.