Navagraha Shanti Puja is an ancient Vedic ritual performed to pacify malefic planetary influences (Graha Doshas), neutralize adverse transit phases like Shani Sade Sati and Kuja / Manglik Dosha, and invite cosmic vitality, wisdom, peace, and abundance into your life. Performed with holy Panchamrit Abhishekam, Navadhanya archana, planetary Bīja Mantra japa, and personal family Sankalpam.
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What is Navagraha Shanti Puja?
In Vedic tradition and astrology, the word “Nava” denotes Nine and “Graha” signifies cosmic celestial energy or planetary forces. Our natal horoscope and karmic journey are steered by these nine cosmic deities: Surya (Sun), Chandra (Moon), Mangala (Mars), Budha (Mercury), Guru (Jupiter), Shukra (Venus), Shani (Saturn), Rahu, and Ketu.
“Shanti” signifies pacification, spiritual tranquility, and the restoration of harmonious balance. When planetary positions in one's birth chart create friction, afflictions, or doshas (such as Shani Sade Sati, Kuja / Manglik Dosha, Kaal Sarp Dosha, or Guru Chandal Dosha), an individual may face unforeseen obstacles, delays in marriage or career, emotional turmoil, or health imbalances.
Navagraha Shanti Puja is the sacred Vedic remedy performed to placate the unfavorable or malefic influences of the planets while amplifying their benevolent, protective vibrations. Accompanied by holy Abhishekam (bathing the stone deities with milk, curd, honey, ghee, and sanctified herbal waters) and chanting sacred Bīja mantras, this ritual dissolves negativity and establishes divine cosmic equilibrium.
Significance & Who Should Perform This Puja?
Every individual experiences planetary transits (Gochar) and Dasha periods. When planetary alignment is unfavorable, it creates hurdles. Performing Navagraha Shanti Puja is highly recommended for:
Shani Sade Sati & Dhaiya: Devotees passing through Saturn's 7.5-year transit or 2.5-year Kantaka Shani seeking relief from heavy delays and pressure.
Kuja / Manglik Dosha: Individuals facing delays in marriage, domestic friction, temper issues, or relationship misunderstandings.
Rahu-Ketu Kaal Sarp Afflictions: Alleviating sudden unexplained financial setbacks, recurring bad dreams, or fear of failure.
Dasha Transitions: Transitioning between major Mahadashas or Antardashas to ensure smooth progress and auspiciousness.
Career & Financial Growth: Warding off commercial losses, stagnancy in promotions, and legal entanglements.
Mental Peace & Vitality: Overcoming chronic exhaustion, low self-esteem, anxiety, and bringing harmony to the family household.
Cosmic Influence & Spiritual Lessons from Each Planet
Each of the Nine Planets teaches profound spiritual lessons and governs specific life dimensions. Click on any planet card below to book an individual Shanti puja for that planet:
Surya (The Sun)सूर्य
Sunday (Ravivar)Wheat (Godhuma)
Cosmic Role: King of the Navagrahas. Represents soul, vitality, self-esteem, courage, and leadership. Relieves low confidence, hesitance, and physical ailments.
Spiritual Lesson: Teaches us to live in the "Now" (present moment), cultivate self-mastery, and awaken our inner radiance without ego.
Sacred Bīja Mantra
॥ ॐ ह्रां ह्रीं ह्रौं सः सूर्याय नमः ॥
Om Hraam Hreem Hroum Sah Suryaya Namah
Adhi Devata: Lord Shiva · Pratyadhi Devata: Agni Deva
Chandra (The Moon)चन्द्र
Monday (Somavar)Rice (Tandula)
Cosmic Role: Governs the subconscious mind, emotional stability, empathy, and intuitive wisdom. Calms anxiety, mental restlessness, and emotional mood swings.
Cosmic Role: The cosmic Lord of Justice and Karma. Teaches endurance, perseverance, and truth. Alleviates Saturn Sade Sati, Dhaiya, and heavy karmic burdens.
Spiritual Lesson: Helps us recognize boundaries, honour commitments, develop resilience, and achieve enduring spiritual strength.
Sacred Bīja Mantra
॥ ॐ प्रां प्रीं प्रौं सः शनैश्चराय नमः ॥
Om Praam Preem Proum Sah Shanaishcharaya Namah
Adhi Devata: Lord Yama · Pratyadhi Devata: Lord Prajapati
Rahu (Ascending Node / Shadow Planet)राहु
Saturday / TuesdayBlack Gram / Urad Dal (Masha)
Cosmic Role: Shadow planet representing karmic desires. Mitigates Kaal Sarp Dosha, sudden unexplained obstacles, illusions, and negative energies.
Spiritual Lesson: Teaches mastery over worldly illusions, showing that external achievements alone cannot bring peace without spiritual truth.
Cosmic Role: Signifies spiritual detachment, occult wisdom, and moksha. Dispels obstacles, protects from evil eye (Drishti), and deepens inner clarity.
Spiritual Lesson: Sets up obstacles to teach detachment and resilience, prompting inner evolution and eventual liberation.
Sacred Bīja Mantra
॥ ॐ स्रां स्रीं स्रौं सः केतवे नमः ॥
Om Sraam Sreem Sroum Sah Ketave Namah
Adhi Devata: Lord Ganesha · Pratyadhi Devata: Lord Chitragupta
Sacred Navagraha Puja Samagri (Vedic Offerings)
In accordance with authentic Vedic scriptures, specific sacred ingredients are prepared by the temple priests for Navagraha Shanti:
Navadhanya (9 Grains)
Wheat, Rice, Toor Dal, Moong, Chana, White Beans, Black Sesame, Urad Dal, and Horse Gram.
9 Coloured Vastras
Sacred cloth pieces in red, white, green, yellow, black, and smoky shades offered to each planetary devata.
Pure Panchamrit
Pure cow's milk, fresh curd, wild forest honey, desi cow ghee, and rock sugar for the holy abhishekam bath.
9 Planetary Samidhas
Sacred sticks (Arka, Palasha, Khadira, Apamarga, Pippala, Udumbara, Shami, Durva, Kusha) used in havan.
Navagraha Yantra
Consecrated copper yantra inscribed with sacred planetary geometry invoked with Vedic avahana.
Sacred Dravyas
Ganga jal, rose water, sandalwood paste, kumkum, akshat, camphor, betel leaves, and fresh garlands.
Vedic Remedies to Mitigate Adverse Effects
Vedic astrology prescribes four primary paths to appease afflicted planets and restore inner and outer harmony:
Mantras and Prayers
Chanting planetary Bīja mantras and the Navagraha Stotram aligns the seeker's mental frequency with divine celestial rhythms, alleviating anxiety and negative thoughts.
Daily Abhishekam & Homam
Bathing the deities with sacred dravyas and offering planetary samidhas into the consecrated fire directly pacifies fierce planetary currents.
Navagraha Yantras
Sacred geometric cosmic diagrams representing planetary energies that harmonize living spaces, counteracting malefic transit influences.
Dana (Charity) & Compassion
Donating specific grains (wheat for Sun, sesame for Saturn, pulses for Jupiter) to the needy reduces heavy karmic burdens and invites divine grace.
How It Works
Book for all 9 Grahas together or a focused individual planet—performed daily at the temple
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Choose Offering & Date
Select All 9 Grahas (₹1,116) or an Individual Planet (from ₹516) for 1, 3, 11, or 52 days.
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Provide Sankalpam
Enter devotee name, family members, gotram, and personal intentions during booking.
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Receive WhatsApp Updates
Priest performs the sacred abhishekam; photos and video proof are shared directly with you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Navagraha Shanti Puja & Abhishekam
Sampoorna Navagraha Shanti (All 9 Grahas - ₹1,116) provides comprehensive cosmic harmony, invoking all nine planetary devatas and their presiding deities together. It is ideal for general family well-being, annual peace, and overall auspiciousness. Single Graha Shanti (from ₹516) is targeted specifically at an afflicted or transitioning planet in your horoscope (such as Shani during Sade Sati, Mars for Kuja Dosha, or Rahu-Ketu for Kaal Sarp).
If you are unsure of your natal planetary positions, booking All 9 Grahas (Sampoorna Shanti) is the most auspicious and recommended Shastric option, as it harmonizes all nine planetary rays simultaneously. You can also book based on specific life aspects: Shani for career delays/stress, Mangala for marriage harmony, Surya for confidence/health, or Chandra for mental peace.
Navagraha Shanti Puja is performed every morning at the temple. Bookings completed before 8:30 PM IST are performed the very next morning. Bookings received after 8:30 PM IST will be performed on the subsequent morning.
Following the completion of the morning seva, clear photos and a video clip of the abhishekam and Sankalpam will be sent directly to your WhatsApp number.
You can include all immediate family members (parents, spouse, children, and siblings). All names, family Gotram, and your personal prayer intentions will be chanted during the holy Sankalpam.
Yes! For Single Graha Shanti, packages of 1 Day (₹516), 3 Days (₹1,216), 11 Days (₹4,116), and 52 Days (₹11,116 for 1 year) are available to provide sustained relief throughout difficult planetary transit periods.
Perform sacred Daily Abhishekam for 31 days (₹8,999) or Every Monday for 4 Karthika Somavarams (₹1,616) at an authentic Shiva temple with your family Sankalpam.
