Graha Shanti Puja is a Vedic ritual performed to pacify the malefic effects of planets in one’s horoscope and to attract positive energy. This puja helps balance planetary influences, ensuring harmony, prosperity, and well-being in life.
Significance of Graha Shanti Puja
- Reduces the negative impact of malefic planets.
- Enhances positive influences of beneficial planets.
- Removes obstacles in career, health, and relationships.
- Brings mental peace and spiritual growth.
- Helps in overcoming financial difficulties and life challenges.
When to Perform Graha Shanti Puja?
- During planetary transits (Gochar) affecting your birth chart.
- Before major life events like marriage, new business, or childbirth.
- If experiencing prolonged difficulties or setbacks.
- On special occasions like birthdays or housewarming ceremonies.
Types of Graha Shanti Pujas
- Navagraha Puja – Worship of all nine planets.
- Surya (Sun) Shanti Puja – For career, leadership, and health.
- Chandra (Moon) Shanti Puja – For emotional stability and peace.
- Mangal (Mars) Shanti Puja – For marriage, courage, and energy.
- Budh (Mercury) Shanti Puja – For intelligence, business, and communication.
- Guru (Jupiter) Shanti Puja – For wisdom, prosperity, and children.
- Shukra (Venus) Shanti Puja – For love, luxury, and artistic success.
- Shani (Saturn) Shanti Puja – For relief from struggles and Sade Sati.
- Rahu & Ketu Shanti Puja – For removing illusions, karmic issues, and sudden problems.
Graha Shanti Puja Vidhi (Ritual Procedure)
- Sankalp (Vow-taking) – The devotee takes a vow to perform the puja for planetary blessings.
- Kalash Sthapana – A sacred pot is placed and energized.
- Ganesh Puja – Lord Ganesha is worshipped for obstacle removal.
- Navagraha Invocation – The nine planets are invoked with Vedic mantras.
- Offerings & Homa (Fire Ritual) – Offerings like flowers, fruits, and grains are made, followed by a sacred fire ritual with planetary mantras.
- Aarti & Prasad Distribution – Final prayers are performed, and Prasad is distributed to devotees.
Graha Shanti Mantras
Each planet has specific mantras to chant for relief and blessings. For example:
- Surya Mantra: Om Hraam Hreem Hraum Sah Suryaya Namah
- Chandra Mantra: Om Shram Shreem Shraum Sah Chandraya Namah
- Shani Mantra: Om Sham Shanicharaya Namah
Performing Graha Shanti Puja under the guidance of a knowledgeable priest can bring positivity, stability, and success in life. This ritual ensures planetary harmony and enhances the overall well-being of an individual.
Panchang Official