Pitra Dosh Pooja (Standard)

1. 1Sankalp and Purification

   The devotee takes a Sankalp (vow) specifying the names of ancestors and the intention to resolve Pitra Dosh, followed by self-purification and sanctification of the puja space.

2. 2Ganesh Puja and Matrika Puja

   Initial prayers are offered to Lord Ganesha for obstacle removal and to the Matrikas (divine mothers) for their blessings and protection.

3. 3Pitra Tarpan and Shraddha Rituals

   Offerings of water, black sesame seeds, barley, and other sacred items are made to the ancestors (Pitra Tarpan), followed by Shraddha rituals to provide peace and sustenance to their souls.

4. 4Pind Daan (Symbolic)

   Symbolic Pind Daan (rice balls) are offered, representing nourishment for the ancestors, conducted with specific mantras.

5. 5Pitra Dosh Nivaran Mantra Japa and Havan

   Chanting of specific Pitra Dosh Nivaran Mantras and a fire ritual (Havan) with offerings to pacify the ancestors and remove the dosha.

6. 6Brahmin Bhojan and Donations

   Food is offered to Brahmins, and donations are made to them or to the needy, representing offerings to the ancestors and seeking their blessings.

7. 7Aarti and Prasad Distribution

   The puja concludes with an Aarti and distribution of sanctified Prasad.

• Performance of specific Tarpan and Shraddha rituals.
• Inclusion of Pind Daan (symbolic) for ancestral appeasement.
• Focus on releasing karmic debts and unfulfilled desires of ancestors.
• Performed by experienced priests well-versed in ancestral rites.
• Personalized guidance for identifying ancestral issues.
• Importance of performing in sacred Kshetras (like Ujjain).

• Pitru Paksha (Shraddh period) – most potent for ancestral rites.
• Amavasya (New Moon) Tithi, especially Somvati Amavasya.
• Bharani and Magha Nakshatras.
• Any inauspicious planetary periods as advised by an astrologer.

Performing the puja on these specific timings maximizes its effectiveness for ancestral peace.

Chanting these mantras during the puja and regularly thereafter strengthens the connection with ancestors and alleviates the dosha.

• Black sesame seeds (Til)
• Barley (Jau), rice, and sacred grass (Kusha)
• Milk, honey, sugarcane juice, Gangajal
• Pind (rice balls made with specific ingredients)
• Dhoop (incense), Diya (lamp), camphor
• Flowers, sacred threads, and betel leaves
• Sweets, fruits, and traditional food for offerings
• Vessels for Tarpan (water offerings)