Pitru Dosha Puja, for Ancestors (Pitru) and Lord Vishnu (Pitra Dosh Puja, Pitru Dosh Nivaran Puja)
₹8,100starting dakshina
Final dakshina depends on the vidhi, Pandits and samagri, and is confirmed on WhatsApp before you book.
- 2 to 3 hours
- At home or online
- 100% refund guarantee
About this puja
- A calm, devotional puja to honour the ancestors and seek their blessings, traditionally performed when Pitru Dosha is indicated or ancestral rites have been missed.
- Experienced Pandit familiar with ancestral rites
- Sankalp with the family’s names and gotra
- Calm consultation and guidance before the day
- Vidhi as per the family’s tradition
Also known as: Pitra Dosh Puja, Pitru Dosh Nivaran Puja, Pitra Shanti Puja
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Puja details
- Deity
- Ancestors (Pitru) and Lord Vishnu
- Category
- Ancestral Rituals (Pitru Karya)
- Duration
- 2 to 3 hours
- Mode
- At home or online
- Starting dakshina
- ₹8,100
- Also known as
- Pitra Dosh Puja, Pitru Dosh Nivaran Puja, Pitra Shanti Puja
What is Pitru Dosha Puja?
Pitru Dosha Puja is a traditional puja performed to honour the ancestors and seek their peace and blessings. In Vedic astrology, Pitru Dosha is a term used for certain planetary combinations that are traditionally linked with unfulfilled duties towards ancestors. Many families also perform the puja simply when regular Shraddha has not been possible.
There is no need to approach it with fear. The puja is fundamentally an act of remembrance and gratitude, prayers, Tarpan and offerings made sincerely for one’s forebears. The Pandit explains the tradition in plain language and suggests a vidhi suited to your family.
In Varanasi, the puja is often performed near the Ganga, and it can also be performed on your behalf with an online sankalp where the family’s tradition permits.
Significance
Hindu tradition speaks of Pitru Rin, the debt of gratitude owed to one’s ancestors. Honouring them through Shraddha, Tarpan and prayer is traditionally believed to bring their blessings and a sense of harmony to the family.
Pitru Dosha Puja brings these practices together in a single, guided rite. It is traditionally associated with peace for the ancestors and peace of mind for the family, especially when rites have been missed over the years.
ॐ पितृभ्यः स्वधायिभ्यः स्वधा नमः॥
Who and when to perform
Who performs it
- Those told of Pitru Dosha in their horoscope who wish to follow the traditional remedy
- Families whose regular ancestral rites have not been performed for some time
- Families wishing to seek the blessings of their ancestors
- Those advised by their family priest or astrologer to perform the puja
When to perform
- During Pitru Paksha, as many families prefer
- On Amavasya, especially Sarva Pitru Amavasya
- On the tithi of a departed family member
- On a date suggested by the Pandit after consultation
Traditionally associated with
- Traditionally performed to honour ancestors and seek their blessings
- Is believed to ease influences traditionally associated with Pitru Dosha
- Families perform it to fulfil ancestral duties that may have been missed
- Offers peace of mind and a sense of connection with one’s lineage
- Combines prayer, Tarpan and daan in a single guided rite
These are traditional beliefs associated with the ritual. Pujas are acts of devotion and are not a substitute for medical, financial or professional advice.
How Pitru Dosha Puja is performed
- 1ConsultationThe Pandit understands the family’s concerns and, if desired, reviews the horoscope before suggesting the vidhi.
- 2Ganesh Puja and SankalpThe puja begins with Lord Ganesha’s worship and a sankalp with the family’s names and gotra.
- 3Vishnu PujaLord Vishnu is worshipped with tulsi and mantras, traditionally invoked in ancestral rites.
- 4Pitru Invocation and Pinda OfferingAncestors are respectfully invoked and pindas are offered, as per the vidhi.
- 5TarpanWater with black sesame and kusha is offered to the ancestors.
- 6Mantra Jaap or HavanSelected mantras are recited, and a havan is performed where included.
- 7Daan and Concluding PrayersFood or daan is offered as per custom, and the puja concludes with prayers for the ancestors’ peace.
The exact vidhi varies by region and family tradition; your Pandit will follow your customs.
Samagri (puja materials)
- Black sesame seeds (til)
- Kusha grass
- Rice or barley flour
- Ghee and honey
- Ganga jal
- Milk and curd
- Tulsi leaves
- White flowers
- Kalash and coconut
- Janeu (for the performer, as per custom)
- Leaf plates (pattal)
- Chandan and akshat
- Diya and incense
- Havan samagri (if havan is included)
Samagri can be arranged on request. We share a list suited to your vidhi before the day.
What is included
Usually included
- Experienced Pandit familiar with ancestral rites
- Sankalp with the family’s names and gotra
- Calm consultation and guidance before the day
- Vidhi as per the family’s tradition
- Guidance on where the puja is traditionally performed in Varanasi
- Samagri can be arranged on request
Not included
- Travel and stay in Varanasi
- Boat hire on the Ganga
- Detailed horoscope reports (available as a separate consultation)
- Brahmin bhojan or food daan (can be arranged on request)
At home or online
In person, at your home
A Pandit performs the ritual at your home, office or venue in Varanasi, Prayagraj, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Mumbai, Pune. We help with muhurat, samagri and preparation.
Online, live on video
- · Where the family’s tradition permits, the puja is performed in Varanasi on your behalf
- · Share the family’s names, gotra and any birth details on WhatsApp
- · Take the sankalp live with the Pandit on a video call
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Pitru Dosha Puja across regions
The same ritual goes by different names in different traditions. Whichever name your family uses, we can help.
- Pitra Dosh PujaHindi
- Pitru Dosh Nivaran PujaHindi
- Pitru Dosha Nivarana PoojaTelugu
- Pithru Dosham PariharamTamil
- Pitra Shanti PujaSanskrit
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What is Pitru Dosha?
In Vedic astrology, it refers to certain planetary combinations traditionally linked with unfulfilled duties towards ancestors. It is best understood as a reminder to honour one’s forebears, not as a cause for fear.
How much does Pitru Dosha Puja cost?
It depends on the vidhi, number of Pandits, samagri, havan, boat hire and location. Share your details on WhatsApp for a quote.
When is the best time to perform it?
Pitru Paksha and Amavasya are traditionally preferred. The Pandit can also suggest another suitable date.
Can daughters or women take the sankalp?
Practices vary across communities, and many families today have daughters or women take the sankalp. The Pandit will respect your family’s wishes.
Can it be done if we live abroad?
Where the family’s tradition permits, the puja can be performed in Varanasi on your behalf, with your sankalp taken live on a video call.
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