Pitru Paksha 2025: Apart from worshiping gods and goddesses, worshiping ancestors also has special significance in Hinduism. According to the scriptures, the Amavasya date that comes every month is dedicated to the ancestors, in which tarpan is given to the ancestors. Apart from this, every year Shradh Paksha runs from the full moon date of Bhadrapada month to the Amavasya date of Ashwin month. It is also known as Pitru Paksha. In which Pinddaan, Tarpan, and Shradh are performed for the peace of the souls of the ancestors. It is believed that by offering Shradh to the ancestors in Pitru Paksha, the ancestors are pleased and bless their family members. This year, Shradh Paksha is starting from 7th September, which will continue till 21st September. If Tarpan or Pinddaan is not done to the ancestors, then Pitru Dosh occurs.
It is a religious belief that Pitru Dosh is an invisible obstacle; this obstacle occurs due to the ancestors being angry. There can be many reasons for the ancestors to be angry. It can also happen due to your conduct, a mistake made by a family member, not performing rituals like Shraddha, any mistake in funeral rituals, etc. In case of Pitra Dosh, even in case of favorable planetary positions, transit, conditions, auspicious results are not obtained, no matter how much worship, prayers are offered to goddesses, deities, auspicious results are not obtained. Let us know what remedies can be tried in case of Pitra Dosh.
Remedies for Pitra Dosh Shanti
- Pind Daan, snake worship, cow-donation to Brahmin, Kanya-daan, constructing well, stepwell, pond, etc., planting Peepal, Banyan, etc. Dev trees in the temple premises and chanting Vishnu mantras, etc., to remove the ghost curse, one should recite the Shrimad Bhagwat.
- In the Vedas and Puranas, there is a description of Mantras, Stotras, and Suktas for the satisfaction of ancestors. By daily reciting of these mantras, any type of Pitra Dosh (obstacle) is pacified. If daily recitation is not possible, then it should be done at least on Amavasya (new moon day) of every month and Amavasya (new moon day) of Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month, i.e., Pitru Paksha.
- By sitting in front of the picture or idol of Lord Shiva or by meditating on Lord Shiva at home and daily chanting of one rosary of the following mantra, all types of Pitra Dosh (curse of ancestors), problems, obstacles, etc. are pacified and auspiciousness is attained. The mantra is- "Om Tatpurushaya Vidmahe Mahadevaya Cha Dheemahi Tanno Rudra Prachodayat.
- On Amavasya, food prepared with purity for ancestors and feeding rice, sugar, ghee, and a roti to a cow pacifies Pitra Dosh.
- By respecting your parents, elders, and respecting all women and fulfilling their needs, your ancestors are always happy.
- To remove the problems of children caused by Pitra Dosh, listen to "Harivansh Purana" or recite it regularly yourself.
- Reciting Durga Saptashati or Sundar Kand daily also reduces this dosha.
- In astrology, the Sun is considered the father, so fill water in a copper pot, put red flowers, red sandalwood powder, roli, etc. in it, offer arghya to the Sun God, and recite the mantra "Om Ghrini Suryaya Namah" 11 times. By doing this, the ancestors are pleased, and they move forward.
- On the day of Amavasya, milk, sugar, white cloth, dakshina etc. should be donated in the name of ancestors in a temple or to a capable Brahmin.
- During Pitru Paksha, do Parikrama of Peepal tree, doing so removes Pitru Dosh.
