Our Sanskriti & Gyan Temples Pooja, Darshan, and Timings Gokarna Pitru Dosha Puja is performed daily. The puja lasts for 3 hours. On normal days, this puja starts at 8.30 am. Amavasya, Pitru Paksha days, and Mahalaya Amavasya are auspicious. This puja should be performed by an elder in the family. Gokarna Pitru Dosha Puja is performed to receive the blessings of the ancestors (Pitru Devatas) and to rid oneself of the ill effects of Pitru Dosha. Pilgrims from around the world come to Gokarna to perform the Pitru Dosha Nivarana Puja, believing it will help their ancestors’ souls attain peace and grant favorable fortune. This puja is especially beneficial for individuals with delays in marriage, financial difficulties, medical issues, infertility, or recurrent family conflicts, which may be the result of karmic doshas inherited from their ancestors. This puja is performed outside the Gokarna Mahabaleshwar Temple.
Performing Pitru Dosha Puja in Gokarna is believed to:
- This ritual removes ancestral curses
- It brings peace to departed souls
- This ritual reduces negative karmic effects
- It removes obstacles in life
- This will improve family harmony
- Bless couples with pregnancy
- This ritual enhances prosperity and success
- It promotes spiritual growth
Puja Dress Code
- Gents: dhoti (white) and upper cloth.
- Ladies: saree.
- Regardless of age, we kindly request that all devotees refrain from dressing in jeans and T-shirts.
Instructions to be followed
- Women can participate in this puja after the fifth day of their menstrual cycle.
- One should stop consuming non-veg and alcohol for another 11 days after the puja.
- Three days before the puja, one should abstain from alcohol and non-vegetarian foods.
Gokarna Pitru Dosha Puja Procedure
| Package Details | Puja Details | Number of Pandits |
| Package 1 | Narayana Bali, Pinda Pradhan, and Thila Homam | 3 |
| Package 2 | Narayana Bali, Pinda Pradhan, Tripindi Shraddh, and Thila Homam | 5 |
| Package 3 | Narayana Bali, Pinda Pradhan, Tripindi Shraddh, and 1008 Thila Homam count | 3 to 5 |
| Package 4 | Narayana Bali, Pinda Pradhan, Tripindi Shraddh, and 2008 Thila Homam count | 5 to 7 |
| Package 5 | Narayana Bali, Pinda Pradhan, Tripindi Shraddh, and 3008 Thila Homam count | 7 to 12 |
| Package 6 | Narayana Bali, Pinda Pradhan, Tripindi Shraddh, and 5008 Thila Homam count | 7 to 12 |
| Package 7 | Narayana Bali, Pinda Pradhan, Tripindi Shraddh, and 10,008 Thila Homam count | 10 |
For more details, please call or WhatsApp 950-235-3203.
Ideally, you should provide 7 to 10 days notice for the puja.
Benefits of Gokarna Pitru Dosha Puja
- This puja relieves from Pitru Dosha
- It brings peace for departed ancestors
- This puja removes recurring family problems
- It creates better career opportunities
- This ritual brings financial stability
- It improves health
- This puja removes delay in marriage
- It brings child blessings for eligible couples
- This puja brings positive energy within the family
- It brings mental peace and emotional balance
- This puja brings divine blessings
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is Pitru Dosha Puja compulsory?
Anyone can perform this puja regardless of their dosha. It is generally recommended for those with Pitru Dosha.
Can women perform the ritual?
The customs vary according to family traditions and priestly guidance. Consult the officiating priest regarding participation.
How long does the puja take?
Yes, the ritual usually takes 3 and 4 hours.
Can the puja be performed on behalf of family members?
Yes. A Brahmin can perform this ritual on your behalf.
Is prior booking required?
During Pitru Paksha and other auspicious periods, advance booking is generally recommended.