Pitra Dosh Puja in Gaya: Cost, Timings, Vidhi, and Benefits

An asura by the name of Gayasura once lived, and in return for his severe tapasya, he was given a blessing that guaranteed salvation to anybody who saw him (Moksham). Because salvation can only be obtained by leading a moral life, it is now widely accessible. To keep sinful people from finding salvation, Lord Vishnu gave Gayasura the orders to go beneath the earth and place its right foot on the asura’s head.

Even when Gayasura was driven into the earth, Vishnu’s footprint remained there. There are nine different symbols in the footprint, including Shankam, Chakram, and Gadham. It is said that these are the Lord’s weapons. Now lying on the ground, the Gayasura cried out for food. Lord Vishnu blessed him with the knowledge that someone would feed him every day. The souls of those who follow through will ascend to heaven. It is said that he will emerge on the day that Gayasura goes without food. Every day, people from various parts of India would pray, give food to Gayasura, and hope for the deceased’s well-being. The Gaya temple is known for Dosh Nivaran and Shraddh rituals.

Puja Dress Code

Gents: White dhoti and either a shirt or kurta with pajamas.
Ladies: Saree or Salwar Kameez (with Pallu, compulsory).
All pilgrims are requested not to wear clothes such as T-shirts, jeans, etc., as this type of attire is strictly prohibited for all age groups.
A Brahman will be performing the ritual on behalf of the female devotee.

Pitra Dosh Puja Procedure in Gaya

An elder from the family should perform this puja. Typically, two to three priests will be performing this ritual. Anyone can perform this puja regardless of their age. One should take a head bath before and after the puja. The dress worn during the puja should be discarded. A single person or a couple can perform this puja. It is advisable to perform this puja on an Amavasya day, Pitru Paksha days, and the Mahalaya Amavasya day. This puja is performed on the banks of the river. We speak Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi.

We offer online puja services for those who are unable to attend. The puja will be livestreamed through the video call. It is advisable to fast while performing this puja. We will provide all the necessary puja articles. Pitra Dosh might occur if you perform untimely rituals. This dosh might be from the previous birth as well.

Pitra Dosh Puja Benefits

It will have a significant effect on those who fail to properly perform the family’s final rites for the deceased, especially those who do not follow the Pitru Paksha’s Shradh rituals.

This Pitra dosh Nivaran puja will keep the person and their descendants safe
Additionally, it will protect the individual’s offspring from the negative effects of Dosha
This puja also helps with acute ailments. –
Protects from bad planets and heals any damage
protecting the person and their family from sudden deaths and life-threatening accidents
it will lower the likelihood of a person experiencing financial difficulties throughout their lifetime
It will ensure that the family lives happily and prosperously.

For more details, please call or WhatsApp 799-585-9589.

A minimum of 7 days’ notice is advisable to make the puja arrangements.

Best places in Gaya for Shraddh

Vishnupad Temple
Falgu River
Akshay Tirth
Pretshila Hill
Sita Kund

Pitra Dosh Puja Dates

April 2026	1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 25, 26, 27, 30.
May 2026	2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11, 13, 16, 17, 18, 20, 23, 24, 25, 27, 30, 31.
June 2026	1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21, 22, 24, 27, 28, 29.
July 2026	1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 19, 20, 22, 25, 26, 27, 29.
August 2026	1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 22, 23, 24, 26, 28, 29, 30, 31.
September 2026	2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 19, 20, 21, 23, 26, 27, 28, 30
October 2026	1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11, 12, 14, 17, 18, 19, 21, 24, 25, 26, 28, 31.
November 2026	1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11, 14, 15, 16, 18, 21, 22, 23, 25, 28, 29, 30.
December 2026	2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 19, 20, 21, 23, 26, 27, 28, 31.

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