Megha Nakshtra Pitru Shanti Puja
To Seek Relief from Ancestral Curses on Special Pitru Nakshatra
Where Your Puja Will Be Performed
Sri Mandir is the Official Puja Partner
Gokarna Kshetra
Kshetra, Karnataka
19508+ devotees have done Pitru Puja here.
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Your Puja Package Includes
Name-Gotra Uchcharan
Your name & Gotra will be chanted by temple’s Pandit ji with proper Vedic rituals.
Live Puja Updates
Get real-time updates on WhatsApp and the Sri Mandir App as your Puja happens.
Guided Mantras & Rituals
Receive simple instructions and mantras to join the Puja spiritually from your home.
Puja Video Recording
Get a complete video of your Puja within 2 days of Puja completion.
Ashirwad Box
A sacred box with GangaJal, mauli (thread) & teerth prasad will be delivered at your home.
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Pitru Nakshatra in Pitru Paksha Special (Rare Coincidence) Megha Nakshtra Pitru Shanti Puja to Seek Relief from Ancestral Curses on Special Pitru Nakshatra
According to Vedic astrology, there is a star that holds a profound connection to our roots: Megha Nakshatra (also known as Magha), the "Star of the Ancestors." This nakshatra is directly ruled by the Pitrus, the souls of our forefathers, and acts as a bridge between our world and the realm of our ancestors. It is believed that during this time, our prayers and offerings reach our forefathers more directly.In Hindu tradition, we remember and honour our ancestors during the sacred fifteen days of Pitru Paksha. These days are especially meaningful, as illustrated in the story of the great warrior Karna. According to the Mahabharata, after Karna's death, he was sent back to Earth during Pitru Paksha to offer food and water to his ancestors. He had not done so in his lifetime, and this act of devotion was necessary for their peace. His story reminds us of the importance of offering our respect and devotion to our ancestors.
This year, something extraordinary is happening. The Megha Nakshatra, the very star of the ancestors, is aligning perfectly with the sacred fortnight of Pitru Paksha. This rare alignment creates a divine gateway, making our prayers, offerings, and rituals much more powerful. It ensures that our heartfelt prayers and offerings will reach our forefathers with greater potency, bringing their blessings and peace into our lives.On this incredibly holy day, a special Megha Nakshtra Pitru Shanti Puja will be performed in the sacred land of Gokarna Kshetra. This holy place is often called the 'Kashi of the South' because performing ancestral rituals here is believed to be as powerful as performing them in Kashi. It is believed that the path to the ancestral world is wide open on this day, and any prayer offered with a true heart in this holy land brings great peace and satisfaction to the souls of our ancestors.
Join this rare and powerful puja through Sri Mandir on the sacred alignment of Megha Nakshatra in Pitru Paksha, performed at the holy Gokarna Kshetra. Seek direct blessings from your ancestors to remove obstacles and bring peace to your family.
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Puja Benefits
Puja Process
Select Puja
Choose from puja packages listed below.
Add Offerings
Enhance your puja experience with optional offerings like Gau Seva, Deep Daan and Anna Seva.
Provide Sankalp details
Enter your Name and Gotra for the Sankalp.
Puja Day Updates
Our experienced pandits perform the sacred puja. All Sri Mandir devotees' pujas will be conducted collectively on the day of the puja. You will receive real-time updates of the puja on your registered WhatsApp number.
Puja Video & Divine Aashirwad Box
Get the puja video within 3-4 days on WhatsApp. Receive Divine Aashirwad Box delivered to your doorstep within 8-10 days.Gokarna Kshetra, Kshetra, Gokarna, Karnataka
The Kotitheertha in Gokarna, where devotees perform Shraddh, Tarpan, and Tripindi Shraddh, and the nearby Arabian Sea, amplify the spiritual power of these rituals. It is believed that the Pitru Shanti and Pitru Dosha Nivaran rituals performed here provide peace to the departed souls and blessings to the living. Every year, countless devotees come here with faith and devotion to perform these rituals, ensuring that their ancestors find peace and their Pitru Doshas are resolved.
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Individual Puja
Package for 1 Person
Panditji will pronounce your name and gotra along with the names of other puja participants during the puja sankalp.You can choose additional options along with your puja like Anna Seva, Gau Seva and Deep Daan, which will be done in your name.Once your puja is completed, the puja video will be sent to your registered WhatsApp number within 3-4 days and you can also view it by going to your booking history.After the puja is over, a divine blessing box containing Gangajal, thread etc. procured from reputed pilgrimage sites will be sent to your address within 8-10 days. This box will be sent along with your puja booking by Sri Mandir at no extra cost.Partner Puja
Package for 2 People
Panditji will recite the name and gotra of 2 members of your family along with other puja participants during the puja sankalp.You can choose additional options along with your puja like Anna Seva, Gau Seva and Deep Daan, which will be done in your name.Once your puja is completed, the puja video will be sent to your registered WhatsApp number within 3-4 days and you can also view it by going to your booking history.After the puja is over, a divine blessing box containing Gangajal, thread etc. procured from reputed pilgrimage sites will be sent to your address within 8-10 days. This box will be sent along with your puja booking by Sri Mandir at no extra cost.Family + Bhog
Package for 4 People
Panditji will recite the names and gotras of the 4 members of your family along with other puja participants during the Puja Sankalp.Fruits, sweets and dry fruits will be offered to all your ancestors at Gokarna Kshetra.You can choose additional options along with your puja like Anna Seva, Gau Seva and Deep Daan, which will be done in your name.Once your puja is completed, the puja video will be sent to your registered WhatsApp number within 3-4 days and you can also view it by going to your booking history.After the puja is over, a divine blessing box containing Gangajal, thread etc. procured from reputed pilgrimage sites will be sent to your address within 8-10 days. This box will be sent along with your puja booking by Sri Mandir at no extra cost.Joint Family + Bhog + Flower Basket
Package for 6 People
Pandit Ji will call out 6 names and the gotra of your family during the puja sankalp, along with the names of other puja participants.Fruits, sweets and dry fruits will be offered to all your ancestors at Gokarna Kshetra.Opt for additional offerings like Anna Seva, Gau Seva, or Deep Daan to be done in your name.Upon completion, a video of your puja and offering will be shared with you on your registered WhatsApp number or can be found in your booking history within 3-4 days.After the completion of the puja, a Divine Aashirwad Box containing items such as Gangajal, Panchmeva, Sacred Thread, etc., sourced from revered Tirth sites, will be sent to your address within 8-10 days. This box will be sent by Sri Mandir along with your puja booking at no additional cost.Reviews & Ratings
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Riya Das
23 July, 2025
Thank you so much Sri Mandir for conducting the puja for those who can not go to the temple from so far. I am Happy to heard my name and gotra sankalp in the puja video. Jai Sri Gouri Kedareswar Mahadev
Suvomoy Bhowmick samarpitaa Bhowmick
22 July, 2025
Thank you for your support and devotion in this spiritual journey. 🙏
Nita Inamdar
22 July, 2025
Gratitude to all the pandit ji's for conducting puja on our behalf.
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Frequently asked Questions
SriMandir is the largest devotion technology company, trusted by over 1 crore Hindus worldwide. We offer a range of services including a praying app, chadhava services, puja services, and astrology services. SriMandir provides the most trusted information related to Hindu shastras and the festivals of Sanatan Dharma. All our pujas are conducted by experienced pandit jis at prominent pilgrimage locations across India such as Haridwar, Varanasi, Uttarakhand, Kolhapur, Ujjain, and more. Our experienced pandit ji's follow the right process as per the Shastras and also do your pujas with your name and gotra with the right ‘Bhava’ or emotion. The puja updates are always sent to your Whatsapp number and a recorded video is also shared with you. Additionally, a divine Aashirwad Box will be delivered to your home within 8–10 days at no extra cost. Hari Aum.
We would first suggest you to consult elders in your family to gather more information about your Gotra. If at all, no one in your family remembers the Gotra information, you can follow the guidance of the Shastras. As per the Shastras, if someone doesn’t know their Gotra they can consider their Gotra as Kashyap Gotra. So you can mention Kashyap Gotra in your Sankalpa form while completing the booking and proceed with your booking. Hari Aum.
Sri Mandir is trusted by 1 Cr+ Hindus worldwide. We believe that it is our responsibility and Dharma to do justice to the trust put by our users in our services. Consequently, we conduct every puja with proper rituals as defined in the shastras of that deity. All the pandit ji’s who conduct pujas for SriMandir have experience ranging from 10-30 years. The families of our pandit ji's have been working at the temple for generations and all of them revere the deity immensely. Not just the process and rituals, our pandit ji's also have the right ‘bhava’ or emotion while doing your pujas and praying for your well-being. Hari Aum.
Our pandit ji’s conducting pujas at the famous temples have exceptional knowledge and experience in Vedic rituals. Every puja through Sri Mandir is always conducted in your name and gotra, as mentioned in our Vedas. Our pandit ji will perform your puja with the right ‘bhava’ and rituals mentioned in the ancient scriptures. After completing the puja, pandit ji will pray for the well-being of your family and your success. Hari Aum.
SriMandir is a trusted devotional brand where we perform every puja as per the Hindu shastras. Our experienced pandits of the temple will meticulously perform the Vedic rituals in your name and gotra and pray for your happiness and success. After the completion of the rituals, we will share all the puja updates to your Whatsapp number and a video of the puja will also be shared with you. Additionally, a divine Aashirwad Box will be delivered to your home within 8–10 days at no extra cost. Hari Aum.
SriMandir understands your concern. Therefore, once the puja is completed, we will send the puja video to your WhatsApp within 4 days, capturing the sacred moments of the ritual performed in your name and gotra. Additionally, a divine Aashirwad Box will be delivered to your home within 8–10 days at no extra cost. This way, you will not only experience the divine energy of the puja through the personalised video but also receive the Aashirwad Box containing items such as Gangajal, Sacred Thread, Kumkum, and other spiritually significant items curated for your continued devotion—as a token of divine blessings. Hari Aum.
Sri Mandir is the largest devotion technology brand trusted by Hindus all over the world. Sri Mandir offers the most reliable information on Hindu shastras and Hindu festivals. Sri Mandir also provides a variety of services, including a Prayer app, Chadhava services, Puja services, and Astrology services. Sri Mandir allows you to make offerings at famous shrines across the country from your home, including Mahakaleshwar, Siddhivinayak, Vaishno Devi, Baglamukhi Temple, etc. Hari Aum. So, no matter where you are in the world, Sri Mandir will always connect you with your favourite temples in India. Hari Aum.
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