- By Kashish Rai
- Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:29 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Margashirsha Amavasya 2025 is considered extremely important from a religious perspective. According to the Hindu tradition, the sacred days of Amavasya are especially auspicious for the peace of the souls of ancestors and for the removal of Pitra Dosh. According to astrology, Pitra Dosh or ancestral curse is a highly inauspicious defect in the horoscope, arising due to the dissatisfaction of ancestors. Due to the influence of this inauspicious Dosha, family members face many problems such as obstacles in marriage, problems related to children, and financial crisis.
This year, the tithi of Margashirsha Amavasya begins on November 19th at 9:43 am and ends on November 20th at 12:16 pm. Devotees can perform certain remedies on Margashirsha Amavasya to get rid of Pitra Dosh. Below, let us understand the possible negative effects of Pitra Dosh and know the easy upay to get rid of it.
Negative Effects Of Pitra Dosh On Life
Under the influence of Pitra Dosh, a person and their family might have to face numerous difficulties. It is not just an astrological defect, but is considered a sign of the dissatisfaction of the ancestors. However, some other signs also appear around a person suffering from Pitra Dosh. Let us know about them below:
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- Unexplained quarrels, conflicts, and unrest persist in the home.
- Couples face difficulty conceiving children or are hindered in having children.
- Mutual discord and mental stress increase among family members.
- Marriageable young men and women face obstacles in marriage or are unable to find a suitable partner.
- Persistent health problems, frequent illnesses, or sudden accidents occur.

Devotees can perform Tarpan and other rituals on Margashirsha Amavasya to get rid of Pitra Dosh and ancestral curse. (Image Source: Canva)
- Sudden negative incidents or unexpected situations occur repeatedly in the house.
- Couples face difficulty conceiving children or are hindered from having children.
- Constant financial troubles remain in the family, and any money that comes in is spent for one reason or another.
- Business or employment encounters frequent obstacles and suffers constant losses.
- Sudden negative incidents or unexpected situations occur repeatedly in the house.
Easy Upay To Get Rid Of Pitra Dosh On Margashirsha Amavasya
To get rid of Pitra Dosh, the devotees must worship Lord Vishnu and pray for the peace of their ancestors' souls on Margashirsha Amavasya. Perform Shradh, Tarpan, and charity in the name of ancestors. Feed Brahmins and offer them donations, as doing so is believed to please their ancestors.
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The devotees can take a bath in the Ganges or any holy river in the morning. After bathing, they must offer sesame seeds, flowers, and water and perform Tarpan, Pind Daan, and Shradh for the ancestors. In the evening, light a mustard oil lamp under a Peepal tree. After lighting the diya, the devotees must take 5 or 7 Parikrama around the tree. Performing this simple remedy might help please ancestors and get rid of Pitra Dosh or ancestral curses.
(Disclaimer: This content includes advice providing generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified spiritual or astrological opinion. Always consult a specialist for more information before adopting any measures.)




