Mumbai: In Indian households, it’s common to see people feeding grains to pigeons every morning. But many still wonder whether it is truly auspicious or just a ritualistic habit. According to Hindu beliefs and astrology, feeding pigeons is not just a kind act but one that carries deep spiritual and astrological significance.

Vedic astrology links pigeons with specific planetary energies, and offering them grains is believed to influence certain aspects of one’s life — including intelligence, prosperity, and peace at home. Here’s what astrologers say about feeding pigeons and the powerful effects it can have.

In Vedic astrology, pigeons are associated with the planets Mercury (Budh) and Rahu. Feeding them regularly is believed to strengthen Mercury in one’s horoscope, leading to enhanced intelligence, sharper communication skills, and better business acumen. Astrologers suggest that this daily act brings prosperity and peace to the home.

A Pigeon’s Death May Signal Rahu’s Negative Influence

Certain astrological interpretations link the death of a pigeon to the malefic effects of Rahu. If Mercury or Rahu is weak in a person’s chart, such an event is seen as a warning sign. Since Rahu is connected with the rooftop area of a house, allowing pigeons to dirty the roof is said to corrupt Rahu’s energy, potentially inviting negative consequences.

Astrologers advise individuals with a Mercury-Rahu conjunction in their birth chart to avoid feeding pigeons on the rooftop. Doing so could have adverse effects on their mental health and clarity, according to astrological interpretations.

Religious beliefs also state that feeding pigeons pleases Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity. By offering grains to pigeons, one may attract her blessings, resulting in increased financial abundance and overall happiness in the household.

There’s also a spiritual belief that the souls of ancestors reside in pigeons. Feeding them is considered a way to honour one’s ancestors, receive their blessings, and accumulate Akshaya Punya (eternal merit). It is also believed to help reduce or remove Pitru Dosh (ancestral curses or imbalance in the horoscope).

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