Navagraha Shanti Puja: Method to Remove Graha Dosh

Introduction

Navagraha Shanti Puja is performed to reduce negative planetary effects (Graha Dosh) and enhance the positive influence of planets in one’s life. This Vedic ritual is most effective when conducted under the guidance of a knowledgeable priest.

Essential Materials

• Navagraha idols, images, or yantras

• Kalash (sacred pot), water, Panchamrit

• Oil lamp (diya), ghee, incense sticks

• Flowers, fruits, and food offerings (naivedya/prasad)

• Kumkum, rice, turmeric

• Clean cloth and items to purify the puja area

• Havan materials (if performing a fire ritual)

Timing and Muhurat

• Perform the puja according to the auspicious timing suggested by a priest based on one’s birth chart.

• Certain days of the week or planetary positions are considered more favorable for specific planets.

Step-by-Step Puja Procedure

1. Clean the puja area and perform Ganesh Puja.

2. Make a sacred pledge (Sankalp).

3. Set up the Kalash with water and Panchamrit.

4. Place Navagraha idols, images, or yantras appropriately.

5. Perform Abhishek (ritual bathing) using water, milk, or Panchamrit.

6. Offer flowers, fruits, and naivedya to each planet.

7. Chant planetary mantras.

8. Perform Havan (fire ritual) if possible.

9. Conclude with distribution of Prasad.

Offerings for Each Planet

• Sun (Surya): Red flowers, copper items

• Moon (Chandra): Milk, white flowers

• Mars (Mangal): Red fruits, copper items

• Mercury (Budh): Green fruits, emerald

• Jupiter (Guru): Yellow flowers, turmeric

• Venus (Shukra): White flowers, sweets

• Saturn (Shani): Sesame seeds, oil lamps

• Rahu: Black cloth or fruits

• Ketu: Incense, brown items

Important Mantras

• Sun: “Om Adityaya Namah”

• Moon: “Om Somaya Namah”

• Mars: “Om Mangalaya Namah”

• Mercury: “Om Budhaya Namah”

• Jupiter: “Om Brihaspataye Namah”

• Venus: “Om Shukraya Namah”

• Saturn: “Om Shanaishcharaya Namah”

• Rahu: “Om Rahave Namah”

• Ketu: “Om Ketave Namah”

Note: Mantras should be chanted with purity and under priestly guidance only.

Donations and Fasting

After the puja, it is customary to donate food, clothing, or money. In some traditions, fasting is observed for Graha Dosh remedies.

Precautions

• Consult a priest or astrologer before performing puja or wearing gemstones.

• Religious remedies are not substitutes for medical treatment.

Conclusion

Navagraha Shanti Puja is performed to achieve mental peace, family harmony, and reduction of planetary afflictions. Faith, devotion, and correct procedures bring positive results.

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