Pitru Dosha Nivaran Puja is done to rectify the Pitru Dosha in one's horoscope. The Pitru Dosha is caused when one's forefathers and ancestors have not received proper last rites or Shradha or are unhappy or unfulfilled for some reason and also due to negative deeds of one's forefathers. Pitru Dosha can lead to many hardships in life and thus Pitru Dosha Nivaran Puja is recommended for a happy and peaceful worldly life and for attainment of peace for the departed souls of one's ancestors. Brahat parashar (BPHS) gives 14 kinds of Pitru-dosh and in Vedic astrology Rahu is considered the main cause of this Dosha.

The ninth house is the house of fortune in the birth chart. This house has great importance because this house is also known as the house of father and Pitru. If Sun and Rahu form conjunction in this house then Pitru Dosha is formed in the birth chart. As per Vedic scriptures, auspiciousness of that house will be removed where Sun and Rahu are placed together.
If there are problems in bearing pregnancy, problems in conceiving male child, repeated miscarriages or the children at home are often falling sick repeatedly.
There may be regular / repeated problems without any logical reason or source at the house / business leading to severe frustration.
There is absence of peace & harmony in the House / Business premises & we feel negative vibes whenever we enter them.
The overall growth of a person appears to have been hampered in spite of his / her sincere efforts.
Provides cordial and harmonious family relations
Relief from physical and mental ailments
Provides financial stability and peace of mind
Relief from other malefic effects of Pitru Dosha

Performing the Pitru Dosh Nivaran Puja on the banks of the River Ganga is highly significant in Hindu tradition. It combines the spiritual purity of the Ganga with time-honored rituals to appease ancestral spirits, offering peace, resolution of familial issues, and spiritual liberation. The practice is deeply rooted in scriptural endorsements and the collective faith of devotees, making it a potent remedy for Pitru Dosh.

Religious and Spiritual Importance, Purification and Liberation:

The River Ganga is considered the holiest river in Hinduism. It is believed that bathing in or performing rituals by the Ganga can purify one's sins and grant moksha (liberation) to departed souls.

Conducting the Pitru Dosh Nivaran Puja on the banks of the Ganga helps in purifying the karmic debts associated with one's ancestors, aiding in their peaceful transition to the afterlife.

Connection to Ancestral Spirits:

Performing rituals on the banks of the Ganga is believed to facilitate a direct connection with the spirits of ancestors. The sanctity of the river amplifies the effectiveness of the rituals.

Offerings made during the puja are thought to reach the ancestors more effectively, bringing peace to their souls and mitigating the Pitru Dosh.

Ritualistic Significance Shradh and Tarpan:

Shradh (rituals performed in honor of ancestors) and Tarpan (offering water to ancestors) are integral parts of the Pitru Dosh Nivaran Puja. These rituals are especially potent when performed at sacred sites like the banks of the Ganga.

In Shradh rituals, Pind Daan is a sacred offering made to the departed souls in the form of rice balls known as pindas. These pinds are typically made using a mixture of cooked rice, black sesame seeds (til), barley or wheat flour, ghee, and holy water. The pind represents the subtle body (sūkṣma sharīra) of the departed soul and is offered with devotion to aid their journey in the afterlife, grant them peace, and help resolve any lingering karmic attachments.

In Shradh or Pitru Dosh Puja a total of 16 Pindaas are offered:

12 pindas are offered for the 12 months of the year, covering the annual cycle of remembrance.
1 additional pind is offered to cover any unidentified or missed ancestor—ensuring that no soul is left unacknowledged.
3 pindas are offered to the Trinity—Brahma (the creator), Vishnu (the preserver), and Mahesh (Shiva, the transformer)—as a gesture of cosmic balance and divine support.

The act of offering water (Tarpan) from the Ganga is believed to satisfy the ancestors' souls and alleviate any dosh (faults) caused by their dissatisfaction.

Enhanced Auspiciousness:

The Ganga is referred to as "Moksha Dayini," meaning "the giver of liberation." Performing the puja here enhances the auspiciousness and ensures the rituals are conducted in an environment charged with spiritual energy.

Many Hindu scriptures and saints have emphasized the importance of performing ancestral rites by the Ganga to ensure the ancestors' blessings and the family's overall well-being.

Psychological and Emotional Relief Peace of Mind:

Performing these rituals provides peace of mind to the living descendants, as they believe they have fulfilled their duties towards their ancestors.

The act of performing the puja in a sacred, serene environment like the banks of the Ganga can be spiritually uplifting and provide emotional solace.

Resolution of Familial Issues:

Pitru Dosh is often associated with various familial and personal issues, such as financial problems, health issues, and disharmony. Performing the puja is believed to resolve these issues by appeasing the ancestral spirits.

The collective belief in the community enhances the perceived effectiveness of the rituals, promoting a sense of communal and familial harmony.

Scriptural References

Various Vedic and Puranic texts mention the significance of the Ganga and recommend performing ancestral rites on its banks for maximum spiritual benefit.

Scriptures like the Garuda Purana highlight the importance of offering pinda (rice balls) and conducting Tarpan rituals at sacred rivers, especially the Ganga, to alleviate ancestral curses and doshas.

No. of Brahmins: 3
No. of days: 1
No. of chants: 11000 chants

Puja service includes: Kalash Sthapana, Panchang Sthapana(Gauri Ganesh, Punyavachan, Shodash Matrika, Navgraha, Sarvotabhadra), 64 yogini Pujan, Shetrapal Pujan, Swasti Vachan, Sankalpa, Ganesh Pujan and Abhishek, Navgraha Pujan and 108 chants of each planetary mantra, Invocation of major Gods and Goddesses in Kalash, 108 Pitru-Tarpan, 11 tarpans of last 3 ancestors, 16 Pind daan, Shraddh of last 3 ancestors, Visarjan, Vishnu Sahasranama, Pitru Dosh Nivaran mantra Japa, Donation to Brahmins, Feeding to Cows, Dogs, Crows & Poor (Panchgras).

Pitru Dosh Nivaran Mantra:

Om Shreem Sarva Pitra Dosha Nivaranay klesham Han HanSukh Shantim Dehi Phat Swaha

ॐ श्री सर्व पितृ दोष निवारणाय कलेशम् हं हं सुख शांतिम् देहि फट स्वाहा:

Meaning: May all conflicts arising due to Pitra dosha be resolved and we get peace and happiness.

Please share the following details for the Sankalpa so the puja is offered in your name and for your well-being; no Sankalpa is needed for ancestral pujas.

Your Full Name
Current Location (City and Country)
Gotra (if known)
If Gotra is not known, kindly provide your birth details instead:
- Date of Birth
- Time of Birth
- Place of Birth (City, State, Country)

You may choose to perform the puja for one specific ancestor by providing their name, Gotra (if known), and your relation to them. Alternatively, you may specify the names, Gotra, and relations of up to three generations of deceased ancestors:

Father’s Side: Up to three generations of departed ancestors, including their spouses
Mother’s Side: Up to three generations of departed ancestors, including their spouses
Unborn Children and Close Relatives: You may also include unborn children and other close family members

Even if no names are provided, it is completely acceptable. The Brahmins will perform the rituals with the sacred Sankalpa to include all known, unknown, and forgotten souls from your lineage, ensuring that no ancestor is left unhonoured.

Since this is a Puja for the deceased, no prasad is sent.