Definition
A karmic debt or affliction related to ancestors, formed when the Sun is afflicted by Rahu, Ketu, or Saturn in specific positions, especially in the ninth house. Pitra Dosha is believed to cause obstacles from ancestral karma and is remedied through Pitru Tarpan, Shraddha rituals, and feeding crows.
Also Known As
Pitru Dosha, Ancestral Debt
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