Navagraha
Navagraha Shanti
Vedic propitiation of the nine planets for chart afflictions and difficult dasha periods.
Indicative price
₹5,100
Final quote on callback. No payment now.
About this pooja
Navagraha Shanti is the propitiation rite for the nine planets (Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu, Ketu). It is the canonical Vedic countermeasure to chart afflictions (debilitated planets, malefic conjunctions, papakartari yogas, eighth-house malefics) and to running Mahadasha or Antardasha of a malefic. The Yajnavalkya Smriti and the Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra Chapter 86 describe the rite.
Key insights
- The rite is chart-specific. Before the booking, the pandit reviews which of the nine grahas need primary focus (the running Mahadasha lord, the running Antardasha lord, the most afflicted graha in the chart) and which need standard Shanti.
- Each graha has its own samidha (sacrificial wood), grain, cloth colour, mantra and ahuti count. Sun is arka, Moon is palasha, Mars is khadira, Mercury is apamarga, Jupiter is ashvattha, Venus is udumbara, Saturn is shami, Rahu is durva, Ketu is kusha. The rite must use the correct samidha for each.
- Mantra ahuti counts (per BPHS Ch. 86): Sun 108, Moon 1100, Mars 10000, Mercury 4000, Jupiter 19000, Venus 16000, Saturn 23000, Rahu 18000, Ketu 17000. A household Shanti uses one-tenth of these counts (Dashamsha).
- Dakshina at the end of the rite is part of the Shanti, not separate from it. The Yajnavalkya Smriti is strict on this point.
What's included
- One Vedic pandit, with optional second pandit for the full ahuti count
- Approx 180 to 240 minutes ritual time for the household form (Dashamsha ahuti)
- Sankalpa, Ganapati Pujan, Kalash Sthapana, Navagraha Mandala drawing, individual graha invocation, samidha homa for each graha, dakshina, Aarti, Prasad
- Pre-puja chart review to identify the primary graha(s) needing focus
- Items the family arranges: nine-square Navagraha mandala cloth (provided by pandit if needed), the nine samidhas (the pandit arranges), ghee, til, rice, flowers, fresh fruits, dakshina items
Vidhi (ritual steps)
- 01
Chart review and primary-graha identification
- 02
Sankalpa with the yajamana name, gotra, nakshatra and dasha being run
- 03
Ganapati Pujan
- 04
Kalash Sthapana with Navagraha Mandala drawn beneath
- 05
Each graha invoked into its position in the mandala with the appropriate mantra
- 06
Homa with the appropriate samidha and the Dashamsha ahuti count for each graha in sequence
- 07
Special focus on the chart-identified primary graha(s)
- 08
Purnahuti
- 09
Aarti, Dakshina and Prasad distribution
Benefits per dharma-shastra
Navagraha Shanti is the textbook countermeasure to a chart-identified affliction. BPHS Chapter 86 prescribes it specifically before the start of any malefic Mahadasha, on completion of every Sade Sati phase, after a Rahu-Ketu transit through the natal Moon, and before any rite where a strong graha effect is needed (Vivaha, Griha Pravesh, Upanayana, Annaprashana). It is rarely performed as a standalone wish-rite; it is a calibration rite for the running dasha or transit.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about cost, location, samagri, timing and muhurta. The pandit confirms everything on the callback.
- How much does Navagraha Shanti cost?
- The indicative price for Navagraha Shanti is ₹5,100. This is a guide figure, not a fixed price. The pandit confirms the final quote on a callback once your requirement, location and samagri are clear. No payment is collected online.
- Can Navagraha Shanti be done at home?
- Yes. Navagraha Shanti can be performed at your home, in a function hall, online over video (e-puja). You can state your preferred location when our team calls you back.
- Is Navagraha Shanti done online (e-puja) or in person?
- Both options are available. A pandit can perform Navagraha Shanti at your home, or it can be done online over video as an e-puja. Which one suits you is decided on the callback.
- What samagri does Vidhata provide and what do I bring?
- Vidhata provides the core puja samagri. The "What's included" section above lists what we supply and which items the family arranges. The pandit runs through this list with you on the callback so nothing is missed.
- How long does the Navagraha Shanti vidhi take?
- The vidhi for Navagraha Shanti takes about 180 to 240 minutes. It can vary a little with the sankalpa and the samagri. The pandit confirms the exact timing along with the muhurta on the callback.
- When is the best muhurta for Navagraha Shanti?
- The muhurta is computed against the yajamana's chart and the tithi. The "Key insights" section above notes the classically preferred tithis and nakshatras for this puja. The pandit fixes the right muhurta for you on the callback.
- Do I have to pay anything now?
- No. This is a callback request, not a booking. You share your name, phone, city and a preferred date, and our team calls within 24 hours. No payment is taken upfront.
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