Pitra Dosha Check
Pitra dosha is traditionally linked to unsettled ancestral karma. The classical indications checked here are: Rahu, Ketu or Saturn in the 9th house (the house of father and ancestors), and Sun or Moon conjunct Rahu or Ketu.
Enter your birth details to see your 9th-house occupants and conjunctions, and whether the classical indications are present. Traditional remedies include Pitru Paksha shraddha and charity — consult a Jyotishi for guidance.
This tool runs entirely in your browser — no birth details or personal data are sent to any server. It is free with no signup and works on any device. Results use standard Vedic calculations (Lahiri ayanamsa) and are provided for traditional and informational purposes only.
Formula
Check: 9th house from lagna for Rahu/Ketu/Saturn; Sun or Moon conjunct Rahu/Ketu
Example
If Rahu is in the 9th house or Sun is conjunct Ketu, the check reports an indication.
How to Use
- 1. Enter birth date, time and city.
- 2. Click "Check Dosha".
- 3. Read the indications and verdict.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is pitra dosha?
A traditional indication of ancestral karmic debts, read from 9th-house afflictions and nodal conjunctions.
Which planets cause it?
Rahu, Ketu or Saturn in the 9th house, or Sun/Moon conjunct the nodes.
What are the remedies?
Traditionally Pitru Paksha shraddha, tarpan and charity — consult a Jyotishi.
Is my data stored?
No — computed in your browser only.