Doshas

Pitru Dosh — Signs, Causes and Remedies

Ajay Shastri Ji 17 June 2026 6 min read
Pitru Dosh — Signs, Causes and Remedies

Pitru Dosh appears when ancestors' souls remain unsatisfied.

Common Signs

  • Repeated financial losses despite hard work
  • Delay or difficulty in having children
  • Family disputes with no clear reason
  • Health issues that doctors cannot fully explain
  • Sun or Moon afflicted by Rahu/Ketu in 9th house

Effective Remedies

  • Perform Pitru Paksha shraddh every year
  • Tarpan at a sacred river (Gaya, Haridwar, Prayag)
  • Feed crows, cows and Brahmins on Amavasya
  • Donate black sesame with water on Saturdays
  • Plant a peepal tree and water it daily

Result

Once ancestors are pleased, blockages dissolve and prosperity returns to the whole family.

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