Pitru Paksha is a 15-day period in the Hindu calendar when people honour and remember their ancestors. You can get rid of Pitru Dosha with help ancestral remedies during Pitru Paksha. During this time, families perform special rituals, offer food, and pray for the souls of their departed loved ones. It is believed that these offerings help bring peace to the ancestors’ souls and bring blessings to the family. This period usually happens in September or October, according to the lunar calendar. In 2024, Pitru Paksha is during 17 September, 2024 – 2 October, 2024.

Pitra Dosha, often referred to as “Pitru Dosha,” arises from unresolved issues related to your ancestors or past family related karma. Pitru Dosha affects the whole family. You can read Symptoms of Pitru Dosha and 9 Root-Causes of Pitru Dosha for more details on this ancestral Dosha. Here are the effects that you or your family might experience if you have the vulnerable Pitra Dosha in your horoscope:

1. Personal and Family Life:
   • Family Conflicts: Persistent discord and arguments within the family, leading to strained relationships and difficulties in maintaining harmony.
   • Marital Issues: Challenges in finding a suitable life partner or experiencing troubles in marriage, including misunderstandings, separations, or lack of marital satisfaction.
   • Problems with Children: Difficulties related to fertility, complications in childbirth, or issues in raising children, such as health problems or behavioral concerns.
2. Career and Financial Stability:
   • Job Instability: Frequent changes in employment or difficulties in maintaining a stable career, including lack of growth or recognition.
   • Financial Troubles: Persistent financial difficulties despite hard work, such as debts, unexpected losses, or challenges in achieving financial goals.
   • Lack of Professional Success: Struggles in attaining career advancements or professional success, often facing repeated obstacles or setbacks.
3. Health Issues:
   • Chronic Health Problems: Recurring or unexplained health issues that may be resistant to medical treatment, including chronic illnesses or persistent ailments.
   • Mental Health Challenges: Symptoms of anxiety, depression, or stress that are not directly related to external circumstances, leading to emotional distress.
   • Family Health Concerns: Health issues affecting multiple family members, suggesting a possible ancestral influence or underlying problem.
4. Personal Growth and Success:
   • Lack of Progress: Obstacles or delays in achieving personal or professional goals, leading to frustration and a sense of stagnation.
   • Low Self-Esteem: Issues with self-confidence and self-worth, impacting your ability to pursue and achieve goals.
   • Unexplained Failures: Repeated failures or setbacks in various endeavours without clear reasons, making it challenging to achieve success.
5. Spiritual and Astrological Symptoms:
   • Bad Luck: A general sense of misfortune or bad luck that seems to affect various aspects of life, despite your efforts and intentions.
   • Astrological Afflictions: Specific planetary positions or combinations in the horoscope that indicate Pitra Dosha, leading to its manifestations.
6. Behavioral and Psychological Effects:
   • Restlessness: A feeling of unease or restlessness that may not have an obvious cause, contributing to a lack of inner peace.
   • Guilt and Regret: Persistent feelings of guilt or regret, even for actions or decisions that may not be directly related to the individual’s current situation.
7. Legal and Administrative Problems:
   • Legal Disputes: Frequent encounters with legal issues or disputes, such as complications with paperwork or regulatory challenges.
   • Administrative Hurdles: Difficulties in dealing with administrative processes or bureaucratic challenges that cause delays or obstacles.
8. Societal and External Difficulties:
   • Obstacles in Social Life: Challenges in maintaining social relationships or difficulties in building a supportive social network.
   • Negative Impact on Reputation: Issues related to reputation or public perception, including difficulties in gaining respect or recognition 
9. Spiritual and Emotional Disturbances:
   • Spiritual Blockages: Difficulties in spiritual practices or a sense of spiritual stagnation, affecting your connection to spiritual beliefs or practices.
   • Emotional Turmoil: Unexplained emotional disturbances or ongoing emotional pain that affects overall well-being.

• To address Pitra Dosha, you must do various remedies on specific ancestral days such as Death rituals as per Vedic wisdom, Monthly ceremony & charity till one year of death in family, Yearly Shraadh Karma during Pitru Paksha. The remedies to overcome Pitru Dosha are Pind Daan, Tarpan (offering water and food to ancestors), charitable acts, and consulting with an astrologer for specific guidance based on your horoscope.
• If you need more information or personalised advice on dealing with Pitra Dosha, you must consult with a knowledgeable spiritual or astrological advisor can provide additional support and tailored solutions as per your situation.
• As per Vedic Scriptures, we recommend to perform Narayan Bali at Narayani Shila temple in Haridwar. You can read our blog on the importance of Narayani Shila Temple for ancestral rituals. We have our team that will help you to perform Narayana Bali at Narayani Shila temple in Haridwar for your ancestors that are also helpful in removal of Panchak Dosha at the time of death.