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Navgraha Shanti Puja

Amount: Rs.5100

pandit Ji Name: Shobhit Sharma Ji

About Pandit Ji:  Shobhit Sharma Ji, a graduate Shastri and postgraduate Acharya, has 18 years of experience in pooja rituals, astrology services, karmic ceremonies (karam kand), Bhagwat Katha, Ramkatha, Geeta Paath, and all mantra chants. Renowned for his deep knowledge and precise practices, he has guided countless individuals through spiritual and astrological consultations, helping them find peace and clarity. His profound expertise and compassionate approach make him a trusted figure in the spiritual community.

Navgraha Shanti Puja is a ritual dedicated to appeasing the nine planetary deities (Navgrahas) in Vedic astrology. These deities are believed to have a significant influence on various aspects of human life, including health, wealth, career, and relationships. The puja seeks to mitigate the malefic effects of the planets and enhance their positive influences, promoting overall well-being and harmony.

Significance of Navgraha Shanti Puja

1. Astrological Harmony: The Navgrahas represent the nine major celestial bodies in Vedic astrology, and their alignment affects human life. The puja aims to balance their energies and alleviate adverse planetary influences.
2. Enhanced Positivity: By appeasing the planets, the puja enhances their benefic effects, leading to improved fortune, success, and prosperity.
3. Remedial Measure: It serves as a powerful remedial measure for astrological doshas (afflictions) and obstacles related to planetary positions in one's horoscope.

The Nine Planets (Navgrahas)

1. Surya (Sun): Represents power, authority, and health.
2. Chandra (Moon): Governs emotions, mind, and general well-being.
3. Mangala (Mars): Symbolizes energy, courage, and conflict resolution.
4. Budha (Mercury): Associated with intellect, communication, and business.
5. Guru (Jupiter): Signifies wisdom, prosperity, and spiritual growth.
6. Shukra (Venus): Relates to love, beauty, and material comforts.
7. Shani (Saturn): Represents discipline, obstacles, and longevity.
8. Rahu: Influences desires, ambitions, and unconventional paths.
9. Ketu: Associated with detachment, spirituality, and past karma.

Procedure for Navgraha Shanti Puja

1. Choosing an Auspicious Time:

   • Astrological Consultation: The puja is often performed during an astrologically favorable time, determined by consulting a Vedic astrologer. It can also be done on auspicious days like Amavasya (New Moon Day) or during specific planetary transits.

2. Preparation:

   • Purification: The devotee should take a bath and wear clean, preferably white or yellow clothes, signifying purity and spiritual readiness.
   • Sacred Space: Create a dedicated space for the puja with idols or images of the Navgrahas. Arrange a clean altar with all necessary items.

3. Invocation and Sankalpa:

   • Ganesha Invocation: Begin with a prayer to Lord Ganesha to remove obstacles.
   • Sankalpa: Declare your intention (sankalpa) for performing the puja, stating your name, nakshatra (birth star), and gotra (lineage), seeking blessings for the desired outcome.

4. Main Ritual:

   • Kalash Sthapana: Set up a kalash (sacred pot) with water, mango leaves, and a coconut, symbolizing the presence of the deities.
   • Navgraha Invocation: Invite the Navgrahas by chanting specific mantras for each planet and offering flowers, rice, and sandalwood paste.
   • Offering Items: Prepare and offer specific items associated with each planet, such as different colored flowers, grains, and food items:
     • Surya: Red flowers, wheat, jaggery.
     • Chandra: White flowers, rice, milk.
     • Mangala: Red flowers, red lentils, jaggery.
     • Budha: Green flowers, green gram, sweets.
     • Guru: Yellow flowers, chickpeas, turmeric.
     • Shukra: White or pink flowers, sugar, ghee.
     • Shani: Black flowers, sesame seeds, oil.
     • Rahu: Blue flowers, black gram, smoke offerings.
     • Ketu: Brown flowers, horse gram, smoke offerings.
   • Homa: Perform a havan (fire ritual), offering ghee, sesame seeds, and specific grains to the sacred fire while chanting the Navgraha mantras.
   • Navgraha Yantra: Place a Navgraha yantra (sacred geometric diagram) on the altar, symbolizing the planetary deities, and perform abhishekam (ritual bathing) with water, milk, and honey.

5. Concluding the Puja:

   • Aarti: Conclude with aarti, singing the aarti songs for the Navgrahas while waving the lit lamp in front of their idols.
   • Prasad Distribution: Offer prasad (sanctified food) to family members and others present, symbolizing the sharing of divine blessings.

Benefits of Navgraha Shanti Puja

1. Astrological Balance: Helps balance the effects of planetary positions in the horoscope, mitigating malefic influences and enhancing benefic effects.
2. Health and Prosperity: Promotes good health, wealth, and overall prosperity by aligning planetary energies.
3. Obstruction Removal: Removes obstacles in various aspects of life such as career, relationships, and personal growth.
4. Spiritual Growth: Aids in spiritual growth and enlightenment by harmonizing celestial influences.