4 Things to Do After Taking a Dip in Kumbha Ghat to Get Rid of Pitru Dosh
By Lokanath Mishra:
According to Hindu mythology, taking a dip in the Maha Kumbh is a sacred opportunity to cleanse oneself of sins. It is believed that performing certain rituals during the Maha Kumbh can help alleviate Pitru Dosha, a condition believed to bring misfortune and suffering due to the displeasure of one’s ancestors.
Here are 4 things to do after taking a dip in the Maha Kumbh to get rid of Pitru Dosha:
- Offer Ganga water to your ancestors: After taking a dip, take some Ganga water in your hand and offer it to your ancestors. Apologize for any mistakes you may have made, and seek their forgiveness. This is believed to help alleviate Pitru Dosha.
- Offer water to the Sun God: After taking a dip, offer water to the Sun God to seek the blessings of your ancestors. Performing charity and donating to the needy is also believed to be beneficial.
- Serve the poor and needy: Serving the poor and needy during the Maha Kumbh is believed to bring blessings from your ancestors. You can also perform Shradh and Pind Daan to bring peace to the souls of your ancestors.
- Serve the saints and sages: Serving the saints and sages during the Maha Kumbh is believed to bring blessings from your ancestors and alleviate Pitru Dosha.