नवग्रह शान्ति

Navagraha Shanti

Special

1–2 hours Adverse planetary periods (Sade Sati, Mahadasha) or before any major event.

A puja addressed to the nine planetary deities (Surya, Chandra, Mangal, Budh, Guru, Shukra, Shani, Rahu, Ketu) to pacify their effects on the kundli.

Step-by-step Vidhi

1
Sankalpa
State the planet(s) being pacified and the doshas the puja is intended for.
2
Ganesh & Kalash Puja
Worship Ganesha and consecrate the kalash for tirtha avahana.
3
Navagraha Avahana
Invoke each graha in its colour-coded direction with its beej mantra.
4
Japa or Homa
Chant the prescribed mala count for the afflicted graha or perform homa.
5
Dakshina & Daan
Offer the prescribed daan (e.g. til for Shani, gud for Surya) to a priest or needy person.

Navagraha Stotra (opening)

जपाकुसुमसङ्काशं काश्यपेयं महाद्युतिम्। तमोऽरिं सर्वपापघ्नं प्रणतोऽस्मि दिवाकरम्॥

Japākusuma-saṅkāśaṃ kāśyapeyaṃ mahādyutim, tamo'riṃ sarvapāpaghnaṃ praṇato'smi divākaram.

South India

Performed at Navagraha temples with separate pradakshina and til-deepa for Shani.

North India

Often combined with Maha Mrityunjaya japa for Shani dosha or sade sati.

Bengal

Performed before marriage and griha pravesh as part of nandi mukh.

Watch a recorded vidhi for additional reference.

Practices vary by region, sampradaya and family tradition. Consult a qualified priest for your family's vidhi.