Navagraha Japa Shanti Puja

Navagraha refers to the nine celestial bodies, which hold significant importance in astrology and beliefs. The term "Navagraha" encompasses not only the nine planets but also includes the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, and the shadow planets Rahu and Ketu. In astrology, these "grahas" (planets) oversee our actions, desires, and the consequences of our karma. Each of these nine planets impacts different aspects of our life, and their positions are analyzed through one's horoscope or Kundali to predict specific phases known as "Dasha."

Navagraha Puja is performed to minimize the malefic effects of unfavorable planets and enhance the positive energy of beneficial planets. It is believed that when individuals are going through tough times, they may be influenced by certain planetary positions. Through this ritual, one can appease the planets, ensuring that their effects on one's life are favorable.

Puja Methodology

• Swasthi Vachan & Sankalp: Invocation for auspicious beginnings.
• Ganesh & Kalash Installation: Welcoming divine energies.
• Navagraha Installation: Placement and invocation of the nine planets.
• Agni (Fire) Installation: Lighting the sacred fire.
• Devi & Devata Invocation: Calling upon all divine energies.
• Punyah Vachan & Brahmin Invocation: Rituals to sanctify the space and invite blessings.
• Navagraha Mantra Japa: Chanting of specific mantras for each planet.
• Shanti Daan: Offering peace to each planet with prasadam (holy offerings).
• Hom (Sacred Fire Ritual): Using ghee, sugar, til (sesame), and other offerings to the fire.
• Dashansh Path: A special recitation of mantras with dedicated offerings.
• Completion: Puja is concluded with Aarti and distribution of prasadam.

Navagraha Mantras

• Surya Mantra: Om Hram Hrim Hroum Suryaya Namah
• Chandra Mantra: Om Shram Shrim Shroum Somaya Namah
• Mangal Mantra: Om Kram Krim Kroum Bhaumaya Namah
• Budh Mantra: Om Bram Bim Broum Budhaya Namah
• Guru Mantra: Om Gram Grim Groum Gurave Namah
• Shukra Mantra: Om Dram Drem Droum Shukraya Namah
• Shani Mantra: Om Pram Preem Prom Sah Shanai Namah
• Rahu Mantra: Om Bhram Bhreem Bhroum Sah Rahave Namah
• Ketu Mantra: Om Sram Sreem Sroum Sah Ketave Namah

Benefits of Navagraha Japa Puja

• Relief from Malefic Planetary Effects: Reduces the negative impacts of unfavorable planetary positions.
• Enhances Positive Energies: Strengthens the beneficial aspects of favorable planets.
• Spiritual Growth: Clears obstacles in one's spiritual path and ensures a more harmonious life.
• Physical, Mental, and Material Prosperity: Brings prosperity, health, and wealth into the life of the devotee.