Free Pitra Dosha Calculator
Check Sun–Rahu/Ketu, 9th house affliction, and related ancestral karma indicators in your birth chart.
What is Pitra Dosha (Pitru Dosha)?
Pitra Dosha — also spelled Pitru Dosha — is a Vedic astrology theme linked with ancestral karma, father figures, and the 9th house of dharma. Classical Jyotish does not use one universal formula; different lineages weigh Sun–node combinations, afflictions to the 9th house or its lord, and Saturn’s pressure on father-related significators. AstroNirnay’s free calculator scores several of those widely cited rules together so you can see which indicators appear in your chart and how strong the combined score looks.
Main causes: Sun–Rahu and 9th house affliction
The strongest popular indicator is a Sun–Rahu conjunction (same house), often treated as a severe ancestral or father-karma marker. Sun–Ketu in the same house is also counted, usually with slightly lower weight. Separately, the 9th house represents father, teachers, and ancestral blessings: Rahu or Ketu occupying the 9th, Saturn sitting there, or the 9th lord joined with Rahu, Ketu, or Saturn can raise the score. Aspects matter too — Saturn’s 3rd/7th/10th aspects on the Sun, or a Rahu/Ketu 7th aspect on the Sun, add milder points.
Extra factors include a debilitated Sun in Libra that is also afflicted, and a 9th lord that is combust (within about six degrees of the Sun in the same sign) or debilitated. Combustion is skipped quietly if degree data is missing, so the tool never invents precision it does not have.
Effects and severity levels
A score of zero means no listed indicators fired. Mild (1–2 points) suggests minor ancestral themes and occasional delays that are usually manageable. Moderate (3–4) often coincides with stronger family, career, or progeny friction — remedies are recommended. Severe (5+) points to persistent obstacles in marriage, career, or health themes for some people; consistent practice and a full-chart reading are advised. Effects are never fate alone: dasha timing, house strength, and free will reshape outcomes.
Pitra Paksha, Shraddha, and remedies
Pitra Paksha (Pitru Paksha) is the fortnight traditionally devoted to ancestral offerings. Practices such as Tarpan (water offerings), Pind Daan, feeding Brahmins, and Shraddha at places like Gaya appear in many remedy lists. Stronger scores may point toward Narayan Nagbali, Trimbakeshwar-related pujas, or extended Pitra Paksha observance — always alongside ethical living and practical problem-solving. Pair this check with Kaal Sarp Dosha or Manglik Dosha when family or marriage questions overlap.
This calculator uses server-side sidereal planet positions and whole-sign houses from your Lagna. No AI text is generated for the result — every rule, effect line, and remedy teaser is static educational content keyed to your score.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pitra Dosha in Vedic astrology?
It refers to chart indicators linked with ancestral karma — often involving the Sun, the 9th house, and afflictions from Rahu, Ketu, or Saturn.
How is Pitra Dosha formed in a birth chart?
Common checks include Sun–Rahu/Ketu conjunction, nodes or Saturn in the 9th, affliction of the 9th lord, and related aspects. Definitions vary by tradition.
What are the effects of Pitra Dosha?
People associate stronger indicators with delays in family harmony, career, marriage, or progeny. Mild cases are often manageable; severe cases call for consistent remedies and effort.
What are remedies for Pitra Dosha?
Tarpan, Pind Daan, Pitru Paksha Shraddha, charity, and specific ancestral pujas are common themes — never a substitute for ethical living.