Navagraha Shanti Puja

Navagraha Shanti is a ritual that honours the nine grahas: Surya (Sun), Chandra (Moon), Mangala (Mars), Budha (Mercury), Guru (Jupiter), Shukra (Venus), Shani (Saturn), Rahu and Ketu. It is traditionally performed to seek balance and peace around planetary influences. Graha Shanti rituals are the same family of practice and are covered here.

Who it is for

People who wish to perform a planetary puja as part of their faith, or whom their family priest or astrologer has suggested it.

What the puja involves

• A sankalp (statement of intent) with name and gotra
• Invocation of the nine planets with their mantras
• Offerings associated with each planet, such as grains, cloth and flowers
• In longer forms, a homa (fire ritual) and chanting by priests
• Concluding prayers and, often, charity

Duration and scale

Simple forms may take 1–2 hours. Larger forms with chanting and homa may take longer.

Where and when

Many families perform it at home. Auspicious days are chosen by the Panchang. See Panchang. Flats in Mumbai and Thane: check society rules before a homa.

What to prepare

Your full name, gotra if known, a clean space, and the items the priest lists.

Limitations and note

This is a devotional practice. It is not a medical, legal or financial remedy. It is optional.

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