Pitra Dosh

In Vedic astrology, Pitra Dosh (also referred to as “Ancestral Curse” or “Ancestral Deficiency”) signifies unresolved karmic debts or negative influences from ancestors. It’s believed to arise when ancestors didn’t complete necessary rituals or their souls are troubled, impacting their descendants. Essentially, it’s a concept about the consequences of past actions and their effect on future generations. 

Kaal Sarp Dosh

Kaal Sarp Dosh, in astrology, occurs when all planets in a birth chart are positioned between the shadow planets Rahu and KetuThis configuration is believed to bring about various obstacles and challenges in different areas of life, such as career, relationships, health, and finance. It can also lead to mental distress and disturbing dreams. 

Manglik Dosh

Manglik Dosha, also known as Mangal Dosha or Kuja Dosha, refers to an astrological condition where the planet Mars (Mangal) is positioned in specific houses of a birth chartSpecifically, it occurs when Mars is in the 1st, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th house. This placement is believed to have an influence on marriage and relationships, potentially causing challenges

Kumbh / Ark Vivah

Kumbh Vivah and Ark Vivah are Vedic rituals performed to mitigate negative astrological influences on marriage, particularly Manglik Dosh for females and Gandharva Dosh/Mangalik Dosh for males. In Kumbh Vivah, a symbolic marriage is performed with a kalash (earthen pot) for females to pacify Mars’s (Mangal) adverse effects. In Ark Vivah, the groom is symbolically married to an Arka (Calotropis gigantea) tree, believed to remove Gandharva Dosh and other negative influences. 

Grahan Dosh

“Grahan Dosh” in English is known as “Eclipse Dosh” or “Eclipse Curse”. It’s a Vedic astrology concept that refers to a specific planetary placement in a birth chart, potentially leading to various challenges and obstacles in life. 

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