Navgraha Shanti

Navgraha Shanti Puja

A Sacred Ritual for Planetary Harmony, Peace and Auspiciousness

Navgraha Shanti Puja is a traditional Hindu ritual dedicated to the nine planetary deities (Navgrahas). The Puja involves prayers, mantra recitation, offerings and, where prescribed, Havan to seek harmony and auspiciousness in relation to the planetary influences represented in Vedic astrology.

The ceremony is performed with a sincere Sankalp, seeking divine blessings for peace, well-being, stability, progress and the successful pursuit of important life goals.

Why Navgraha Shanti Puja is Performed

Devotees traditionally undertake Navgraha Shanti Puja to seek:

- Peace and harmony in life
- Relief from perceived planetary obstacles
- Greater stability and positive energy
- Progress in personal and professional endeavors
- Health and overall well-being
- Family harmony
- Success in important undertakings
- Peace of mind and spiritual strength
- Auspiciousness during important life transitions
- Divine blessings for a sincere personal Sankalp

The Nine Grahas

Navgraha worship traditionally includes:

Surya — Sun  
Chandra — Moon  
Mangal — Mars  
Budha — Mercury  
Guru / Brihaspati — Jupiter  
Shukra — Venus  
Shani — Saturn  
Rahu — North Lunar Node  
Ketu — South Lunar Node

Each Graha has its own traditional mantras, offerings and methods of worship.

The Navgraha Shanti Ritual

The ceremony generally includes:

Sankalp — The devotee's name, Gotra and purpose of the Puja are formally invoked.

Ganesh Puja — Worship of Lord Ganesha before commencing the main ceremony.

Kalash Sthapana — Establishment and invocation of the sacred Kalash.

Navgraha Avahan — Invocation of the nine planetary deities through prescribed mantras.

Navgraha Puja — Individual worship and offerings to Surya, Chandra, Mangal, Budha, Guru, Shukra, Shani, Rahu and Ketu.

Mantra Jaap — Recitation of appropriate Navgraha mantras according to the prescribed ritual.

Havan — Where included in the selected Puja, offerings are made into the sacred fire with appropriate mantras.

Prarthana & Aarti — The ceremony concludes with prayers and Aarti seeking peace, harmony and auspiciousness.

Sacred Offerings

The offerings may vary according to the Graha and the specific ritual tradition. They may include:

- Flowers
- Akshat
- Fruits
- Coconut
- Different grains and pulses
- Sesame seeds
- Jaggery
- Turmeric
- Sandalwood
- Sacred water
- Incense
- Camphor
- Naivedya
- Havan Samagri
- Other Graha-specific offerings prescribed by the priest

The exact Samagri may vary according to the form of Navgraha Shanti Puja being performed.

When is Navgraha Shanti Puja Performed?

Navgraha Shanti Puja may be performed when devotees seek traditional astrological and spiritual remedies, particularly during important life transitions or when recommended after consultation of a horoscope.

It may also be performed before starting an important undertaking, during periods of difficulty, or on auspicious dates selected according to the devotee's horoscope and family tradition.

Who Can Perform the Puja?

Navgraha Shanti Puja may be performed for an individual, couple or family.

Where the Puja is undertaken for an astrological purpose, the priest may request the devotee's birth date, time and place to determine the relevant horoscope and suggest the appropriate ritual procedure.

A Sacred Prayer for Harmony and Auspiciousness

Navgraha Shanti Puja offers devotees an opportunity to approach life's important transitions with faith, prayer and Sankalp. Through the traditional worship of the nine Grahas, devotees seek peace, balance, well-being, auspiciousness and divine grace.

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