🌌 What are Planetary Doshas?
Planetary Doshas occur when planets like Rahu, Ketu, Saturn, Mars, etc. are placed unfavorably in the birth chart. These doshas can cause delays, challenges, or obstacles in areas like:
- Marriage & relationships
- Health & mental peace
- Career & financial growth
- Education or spiritual progress
🪔 Fasting for Each Planet – Days, Remedies & Benefits
| Planet | Day to Fast | Key Remedies & Offerings | Benefits of Fasting |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌞 Sun (Surya) | Sunday | Wheat, red flowers, jaggery, water to Surya | Boosts confidence, leadership, fatherly relations |
| 🌙 Moon (Chandra) | Monday | White rice, milk, white clothes, chanting “Om Chandraya Namah” | Enhances emotional balance, motherly bond, peace |
| ♂️ Mars (Mangal) | Tuesday | Red lentils, jaggery, chanting Hanuman Chalisa, offer sindoor | Controls anger, reduces Mangal Dosha, boosts courage |
| ☿ Mercury (Budh) | Wednesday | Green moong, tulsi, betel leaves, chanting “Om Budhaya Namah” | Improves communication, intellect, nervous system |
| ♃ Jupiter (Guru) | Thursday | Chana dal, turmeric, yellow sweets, banana, chanting “Om Gurave Namah” | Aids in marriage, wisdom, and guru blessings |
| ♀ Venus (Shukra) | Friday | White clothes, sweets, curd, offering to Lakshmi | Supports marital bliss, luxury, artistic success |
| ♄ Saturn (Shani) | Saturday | Black sesame, mustard oil, urad dal, lighting diya under Peepal tree | Reduces delays, karmic blocks, and Shani Sade Sati |
| ☊ Rahu | Saturday (or Tuesday) | Black lentils, coconut, incense to Goddess Durga | Removes illusions, fears, addiction issues |
| ☋ Ketu | Tuesday (or Saturday) | Offer banana, sesame, chant “Om Ketave Namah” | Enhances spiritual growth, removes detachment problems |
🧘♂️ How to Observe the Fast (Vrat Vidhi)
- Sankalp (Intention): Begin the day with a resolve to fast for planetary healing.
- Cleanliness: Bathe early, wear clean/specific colored clothes.
- Chant Mantras: Recite beej mantras or stotras associated with the planet.
- Food: Some observe Nirjal (waterless) or Phalahar (fruits/milk) fast.
- Donation (Daan): Offer specific items to the needy related to that planet (e.g., black sesame for Shani).
- Aarti & Prayer: Conclude with a small puja, reading planetary stotra or relevant stories.
🪐 Common Doshas Treated by Planetary Fasts
| Dosha Type | Planet Responsible | Suggested Fast |
|---|---|---|
| Mangal Dosha | Mars | Tuesday Fast + Hanuman worship |
| Shani Sade Sati | Saturn | Saturday Fast + Shani Chalisa |
| Pitra Dosha | Sun/Rahu/Ketu | Sunday/Amavasya Fast + Shraddh |
| Guru Chandal Dosha | Jupiter + Rahu | Thursday Fast + Guru Daan |
| Chandra Dosh / Mental Stress | Moon | Monday Fast + Shiva Abhishek |
| Rahu-Ketu Dosha | Rahu/Ketu | Saturday/Tues Fast + Durga Puja |
🌿 Benefits of Planetary Fasting
- Removes karmic blockages
- Attracts blessings from deities associated with the planets
- Improves personal and spiritual growth
- Brings harmony in relationships, career, and health
- Balances mind, body, and emotions through discipline
🔯 Pro Tip
Pairing fasting with chanting, daan (charity), and mantra japa multiplies the benefits. You can also wear gemstones or rudraksha beads after consulting a Vedic astrologer.
Panchang Official