Pitra Dosh Puja is performed by a person born under the ninth house where Sun and Rahu combine. If someone’s ancestors have not attained peace due to religious rituals at the time of death then this Dosha develops in the horoscope of the person.
Pitra Dosh is a very important aspect in the Indian astrology and one should amend it as soon as possible without any delay. It generally occurs when the ancestors find it very hard to free themselves from the ties on earth and results in hardships. If the pitras are happy with the devotion, then they surely clear all the path to happiness as well as success.
Where to perform Pitra Dosh Puja?
It is best to perform the Puja at Trimbakeshwar Temple, Nashik. It can also be performed in Badrinath, Trimbakeshwar, Rameshwaram, Haridwar or Gaya by a learned priest following all the rituals. This pooja can also be performed in Kasganj (U.P.), Bhimashankar temple (Maharashtra), Kaithal (Haryana), Mahamaya Mandir at Ratanpur( Chhattisgarh), Jabalpur, Gangasagar, Ujjain, Jagannathpuri, Pushkar, Chitrakoot, Rishikesh, Kashi Vishwanath and Prayag-Triveni.
Who should perform Pitra Dosh Puja?
According to the ancient text, Pitra Dosh occurs if any forefathers up to the 4th generation on the mother’s side and 7th generation on the father’s side had an unnatural death or expired at a very early age. It is also very important to respect the parental desires of the ancestors and follow some good deeds. If one does not follow this, then souls of the ancestors never rest in peace and becomes Pitra Dosh. If a person do not perform pooja for their ancestors then he might suffer from the curse of “Pitra Dosh”.
What are the benefits of doing Pitra Dosh Puja?
Pitra Dosh Puja has the following benefits:
- If a person does good for the upliftment and peace of their ancestors then definitely he will seek many blessings.
- It is also seen that if a person does pitra dosh pooja then it removes all the obstacles and problems from his path.
- This pooja also provides with harmonious and cordial family relations and the family life becomes very smooth. It also provides peace of mind and provides with financial stability.
- This pooja also helps to eradicate acute diseases and a relief from bad effects of the malefic planets and cures any destruction. Protects the family from any evil energies and gives them strength to overcome all the hurdles of their lives very easily.
- This pooja is a very powerful tool to overcome the bad conditions. It also revives good fortune and positive energy all around.
When should I perform this pooja?
- Amavasya and Ashtami are generally the best days to perform the Pitru Dosh Niwaran.
- Some people also perform this pooja on Pitru Paksha.
- Moreover, this Pooja should take place on the last day of Pitra Paksha. Depending upon the Kundli of the person and consulting the expert this pooja should take place.
How to perform Pitra Dosh Pooja?
Time needed: 3 hours.
For performing the puja you can reach Trimbakeshwar Temple in Nasik the evening before the Puja. You can also choose to reach the Mandir on the morning of the Puja.
- Tri Pindi Shradh
Perform Tri Pindh Shradh for the Puja. The TriPindh Shradh is performed beside the Kund.
- Trimurti Worship
Three Gods are worshipped on this Puja. Worship Brahma, Vishnu, Shankar, Gopal Krishna after performing Puja of the Kalash.
- Teerth Shradh
Teerth shradh is performed at the house of the pandit only for those people who are performing just the shradh.
- Pindh to Ancestors
A Pindh is given in the name of all the ancestors that have passed away. Starting from great-grandparents to uncles, aunts, brothers, sisters, mother and fathers-in-law and anybody from the family who all are dead. It also includes the Gurujis who have passed away.
- Kala Til
Kala Til, Jal, Pushpa, Tulsi Leaves are offered and these Pindhs are worshipped. The Vidhaan is of 1.5-2hrs.
- Donation
You can donate foods, clothes in the name of the ancestors that are no more alive.
What are the materials required for Pitra Dosh Pooja?
The list of pooja materials include Ashtagandha, Abeer / Gulal, Agarbatti, Dhoopam, Elaichi, Ganga Mitti, Ganga Jal, Ghee, Jaggery. Also, the person performing the pooja is advised to wear new clothes which includes gamcha and dhoti. And the ladies should have a new saree, blouse and other necessary things.
Other materials are:
Turmeric powder, Honey, Sindoor, Kachcha Soot, Kapoor
Rice, Red Cloth, Napkin, Sapt-dhanya, Wheat, Flowers, Cow dung and as advised by the pandit.
What are the types of Pitra Dosh Puja?
There are three types of Pitra Dosh Puja performed at Trimbakeshwar. They are:
- Narayan Nagbali Puja: This is a three day Puja. It is performed by the River. It is a very elaborate procedure. There are three parts of this Puja and requires complete dedication.
- Tri Pindh Shradh: This is a one day Puja. This Puja is beside the Kundh.
- Teerth Shradh: This Puja is performed at the house of the Pandit. This is also a one day Puja.
What is the Cost of performing Pitra Dosh Puja?
Pitra Dosh Puja is a 1 day Puja. It takes around 3 hours to complete the Puja. The cost of performing this Puja is around 2,500-3000.
Frequently asked questions
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S Rawani says
June 19, 2019 at 3:59 amI have Pitru Dosh, can anyone else in my family do the puja for me if I am not able to come.
Sasidhar Darla says
June 19, 2019 at 10:32 amIt has to be done by you only
Vijaya says
June 15, 2019 at 5:14 pmPitru dosh shanti puja means tri pindy shradha, naryan nagbali is both same?
Sasidhar Darla says
June 17, 2019 at 9:25 amYes they both are 2 types of pitra dosh puja
Sunil dutt says
June 13, 2019 at 2:09 amI want to do pitar dhosh nivaran pooja
Sunill dutt says
June 13, 2019 at 2:05 amI want to fo this pitar fodh puja nivaran where. Whhich city i have to do this.please inform me as early as posssible.
Sasidhar Darla says
June 13, 2019 at 9:41 amYou can do it in Trimbakeshwar
Kalpana says
June 9, 2019 at 10:03 pmThere is pitra dosh in my husband’s n my son’s kundali.Can my husband and my 7 yrs male child perform both alongwith perform tripindi shraad,a 1 day Pitra dosh nivaran Pooja suggested by our astrologer?
Sasidhar Darla says
June 11, 2019 at 10:07 amYes you can perform
Deepa chavan says
June 8, 2019 at 2:39 pmI want to book pitra dosha pooja can u pls help me in get to the right person at trimbakeshwar.
Sasidhar Darla says
June 11, 2019 at 11:05 amDrop us an email at info@myoksha.com for this pooja arrangements
Amita says
June 4, 2019 at 7:45 amCan n i get contact details of panditji in rameshwaram for doing the pooja?
Sasidhar Darla says
June 4, 2019 at 9:28 amPlease call us or email us on info@myoksha.com with your contact number. Our pandit will get in touch with you.
Jiten says
June 4, 2019 at 7:41 amI want to know if I have pitra dosh in my horoscope jiten 23.01.1993 time 10.37 am place of birth hyderabad
Which pooja will help me
Which dates are suitable
Sasidhar Darla says
June 4, 2019 at 9:29 amPlease email your detailed horoscope to info@myoksha.com
श्री चंद्रकांत भाऊसो जगदाळे says
June 1, 2019 at 12:26 pm,ब्रम्हचारी दोष, असेल तर काय करावे. पित् ।काल सर्प दोष आहे
Preeti says
May 31, 2019 at 6:06 pmPlease contact us for this pooja to be performed at
Sasidhar Darla says
June 2, 2019 at 10:03 amYou need to contact us by dropping an email at info@myoksha.com
Kumar Baadal says
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