Pitra Dosha Calculator
Check your kundli for Pitra (Pitru) dosha. We test each classical indicator around the Sun and the 9th house and show you exactly which ones hit, if any.
How it works
The 9th house stands for father, ancestors, dharma and luck, and the Sun is the natural significator of the father. Pitra dosha is read when these are touched by Rahu, Ketu or Saturn. We check eight indicators:
- Sun with Rahu (also called grahan yoga) and Rahu in the 9th, the two strong ones.
- Sun with Ketu, Sun with Saturn, Ketu or Saturn in the 9th.
- The 9th lord sitting with, or aspected by, Saturn, Rahu or Ketu.
- The 9th lord placed in the 6th, 8th or 12th house.
A strong indicator counts 2 points, the others 1. Two or more points means present, one means mild, zero means none. Aspects follow Parashari rules (Saturn 3rd/7th/10th, Rahu and Ketu 5th/7th/9th). Houses are whole signs from the lagna, so a correct birth time matters.
Pitra dosha is about respect and remembrance, not fear. Traditionally people answer it with shraddh in Pitru Paksha, feeding those in need and caring for elders.
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What is Pitra dosha?+
A chart pattern linked to unfinished ancestral matters, read from Rahu, Ketu or Saturn touching the Sun or the 9th house.
Is Pitra dosha common?+
At least one mild indicator shows up in many charts. The strong form (Sun with Rahu or Rahu in the 9th) is less common.
Do I need an exact birth time?+
Yes for the 9th house checks. The Sun with Rahu/Ketu/Saturn checks only need the date.
What do people do for Pitra dosha?+
Shraddh and tarpan in Pitru Paksha, feeding cows, crows or people in need on Amavasya, and respecting elders.
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