Navagraha Puja & Homa

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Nava means nine.
Graha means
planets. s per !edic
strology" there are
nine planets that
in#luence our lives.
$he position o#
planet at the time o#
human %irth will
have in#luence on his
actions and reaction
to di##erent situations
in his li#e. &very
'i#e as it is has its
ups and downs. (ith
there is improper
planetary alignment
#or an individual it is
called as a )dosha*
or negative in#luence. +ue to these )Navagraha doshas* people #all into depression and
certain low moods. $his low period may last #or some period %ased on the power o# the
planet. However this can %e averted with intelligence. ,onnecting to the cosmic
intelligence to avert any hindrances in li#e and to %estow tremendous peace and success
in li#e" Navagraga pooja is conducted.
-ou might have noticed that as the .oon grows /Purinma0 in #irst hal# o# the month" the
waves in the 1cean rises and their aggression will su%sides as we approach no moon day
/mavasya0 ccording to this vedic science" these planets and their positions" will have
in#luence on human %ody and mind.
Navagraha Puja
Navagraha Puja is a !edic ritual which produces tremendous positive energy" and helps
people to gain courage to #ace any situation in their lives. $he !edic ritual per#ormed
traditionally #or these nine planets /Navagrahas0 dilutes the negative in#luences and
in#uses peace and prosperity. (ith the %lessing o# these nine planets" human %eing can
attain good health" wealth" prosperity" &ducation and 2nowledge. Navagraha Pooja is a
collection o# power#ul rituals per#ormed to the idols.
Navagraha Homa
Homa is #ire ritual and an intense spiritual practice which %ecomes power#ul meditation
techni3ue when per#ormed with devotion. (e invo4e the cosmic energy and visuali5e it
in the #ire. 1##erings to the deity are o##ered through the #ire.
Nava means nine. Graha means planets. s per !edic strology" there are nine planets
that in#luence our lives. $he position o# planet at the time o# human %irth will have
in#luence on his actions and reaction to di##erent situations in his li#e. &very 'i#e as it is
has its ups and downs. (ith there is improper planetary alignment #or an individual it is
called as a )dosha* or negative in#luence. +ue to these )Navagraha doshas* people #all
into depression and certain low moods. $his low period may last #or some period %ased
on the power o# the planet. However this can %e averted with intelligence. ,onnecting to
the cosmic intelligence through #ire ritual and to avert any hindrances in li#e and to
%estow tremendous peace and success in li#e" Navagraga Homa is conducted.
(ith Navagraha homa not only the doshas with the %ody %ut the space in which the ritual
happens and the people who attend the ritual will all %e %ene#ited and %lessed. $hrough
this homa when done as a personal spiritual practice" the energy is %rought #rom the
nirvanic to the physical layer through all su%tle layers and radiate. $his homa ritual not
only helps in spiritual growth %ut with the o##erings it radiates and heals the space and the
others who attend this #ire ritual.
$he #ollowing is the %rie# e6planation a%out each graha and its in#luence on human 4ind.
Surya (Sun)
7urya or 7un is the most power#ul living God 8 whom everyone can see" perceive and
pray. Presiding deity o# this planet is God 7iva. 7un %estows good health and prosperity.
Chandra (Moon)
.oon is the planet" which rules over mind and gives success. ,handra or .oon is a
lova%le God 8 Pleasing to the children as well as elders" universally appealing to everyone
whatever may %e the religion. Goddess Parvathi rules the planet.
.oon is considered as very important planet #or astrological predictions. $he .oon" at
the time o# %irth is #ound in a particular star and it will %e ta4en as the star o# the person
%orn.
Kuja (Mars)
.ars is the planet" which gives prosperity and wealth. ngara4a or .ars is regarded as a
God o# martial character" red in every aspect. &ven the 9omans held him as their Guru.
He is the 7on o# &arth and is ruled %y 'ord 7u%ramanya.
Bhudha (Mercury)
.ercury is the planet which gives 4nowledge. :hudha or .ercury is considered as the
greatest among the wise. $his +evata %estows wisdom and wealth on his devotees. He is
ruled %y 'ord .aha !ishnu.
Guru (Jupiter)
;upiter gives education and 4nowledge. :rihaspati is the Guru /;upiter0. He results in a
cure #rom ailments and helps one cleanse his/her negative emotions and gives strength"
valour" longevity" etc. He grants the %oon o# #atherhood to the childless" good education
/!idya0. He is ruled %y 'ord +a4shinamurthy.
Sura (!enus)
!enus gives the 4nowledge o# art" music etc. 7u4ra or !enus is the %estower o# long li#e"
wealth" happiness" children" property and good education. He is ruled %y Goddess
.ahala4shmi.
Sani (Saturn)
7aturn gives happiness. 7aniswara or 7aturn" is generally 4nown to a##ect one adversely
on occasions when he occupies certain positions in one<s horoscope. prayer to him"
especially on 7aturdays" is said to mitigate the hardships one will have to #ace during
these periods. 7aniswara is considered e3ually a %estower o# all %ene#its to the devotees
who pray sincerely to him. He is ruled %y 'ord -ama.
"ahu (#scending node o$ the Moon)
9ahu ma4es the li#e stronger. 9ahu is instrumental in strengthening ones power and
converting even any enemy into a #riend.
Ketu (%escending node o$ the Moon)
2ettu %rings prosperity to the devotee<s #amily removes the e##ect o# %ad" illness arising
out o# poisonous matter entering one<s %ody. He grants good health" wealth and all round
prosperity.
=ndian strology associates the #ollowing planets with the gods/goddesses as #ollows:
7un: 'ord 7iva .oon: Goddess Parvathi .ars: 'ord 2arthi4eya /7u%ramanya0 .ercury:
.aha!ishnu ;upiter: 'ord +a4shinamurthi !enus: .ahala4shmi 7aturn: 'ord -ama
9ahu: Goddess +urga 2ethu: 'ord Ganesa or =ndra.
Mantras and remedies $or the nine p&anet http://www.sutradhari.com



here is some remedies #or the pro%lems related to planets.
Surya
>or 7urya or 7un related trou%les and during the dasa or antardasa o# sun:
?.(orship the ruling deity 'ord 7hiva
@. 9ecite ditya Hrudayam /stotra0 daily or Gayatri .antra daily.
A. ;apa o# 7un<s moola mantra:
B1m hram hreem hroum sah suryaya namahB"
CDDD times in ED days.
E. 9ecite the surya stotra:
;ava 4usuma san4asam 4ashyapeyam mahadutim
$amorim 7arva paapghnam pranatosmi +iva4aram

F. ,harity: +onate wheat" or sugar candy on 7unday.
C. >asting day: 7undays.
G. +o 9udra%hishe4am on 7unday.
H. 9udra4sha: (ear &4amu4hi or ?@ mu4hi 9udra4sha
Chandra
>or ,handra or .oon related pro%lems and during the dasa or antardasa o# .oon:
?. (orship the ruling deity Gouri.
@. 9ecite nnapoorna stotram.
A. ;apa o# .oon<s moola mantra:
B1m shram sreem shraum sah chandraya namahB"
?DDDD times in ED days.
E. 9ecite the ,handra stotra:
+adhi 7han4ha tushaara%ham 4sheero darnava sam%havam
Namaami shashinam somam sham%hor mu4uta %hushanam
F. ,harity: +onate cow<s mil4 or rice on .onday.
C. >asting: 1n .ondays.
G. Pooja: +evi pooja on .onday.
H. 9udra4sha: (ear @ mu4hi 9udra4sha.
Kuja/.angala0
>or 2uja or .ars related pro%lems and during the dasa or antardasa o# .ars:
?. (orship the ruling deities 2arti4eya and 7hiva.
@. 9ecite 2arti4eya or 7hiva stotra.
A. ;apa o# the .ars mantra:
B 1m 4ram 4reem 4roum sah %haumaya namah B"
GDDD times in ED days.
E. 9ecite the .angala stotra:
+harani gar%ha sam%hutam vidyut 4anti samapra%ham
2umaram sha4ti hastam tam mangalam pranamamyaham.
F. ,harity: +onate .asoor dal/ red lentils0 on $uesday.
C. >asting: 1n $uesdays.
G. Pooja: 2arti4eya pooja or 9udra%hishe4ha.
H. 9udra4sha: (ear a A mu4hi 9udra4sha.
.ars is also the remover o# de%ts and the giver o# wealth. $he #ollowing is a highly
recommended stotra o# .ars #or this purpose.
Kuja stotra '
ngara4oyamaschaiva sarvarogaapahaara4ah
Nrishte4argaacha hartaacha sarvadevascha poojitah.
'ohito 'ohitaa4shascha samagaana 2ripaa4arah
+harmatmajah 2ujo%houmou %humido %huminam
9a4ta maalyam%aradharam shulasha4ti gadaadharah
,har%hujo yeshagato varadamcha dharaasutah
.angalo %humiputrascha runahartaa dhanapradah
7thiraasano mahaa4aayo sarva4aama phalapradam

Budha
>or :udha or .ercury related pro%lems and during his dasa and antardasa:
?. (orship 'ord !ishnu.
@. 9ecite !ishnu sahasranama stotra.
A. ;apa o# the :udha %eeja mantra:
B 1m %ram %reem %roum sah %udhaya namahB "
?GDDD times in ED days.
E.9ecite the :udha stotra:
Priyangu 2ali4a 7hyaamam 9oopena Pratimam :udham
7oumyam 7oumya gunopetam tam :udham Pranamamyaham.
F. ,harity: +onate Idad dal on (ednesday.
C. >asting: 1n (ednesdays.
G. Pooja: !ishnu pooja.
H. (ear a ?D mu4hi 9udra4sha.
Guru
>or Guru or ;upiter related pro%lems and during the dasa or antardasa o# Guru:
?. (orship 'ord 7hiva.
@. 9ecite 7ri 9udram.
A. ;apa o# the Guru %eeja mantra:
B 1m jhram jhreem jroum sah gurave namah B "
?CDDD times in ED days.
E. 9ecite the Guru stotra:
+evanam cha rishinam cha Gurum 4aanchan 7anni%haam
:uddhi %hutam $rilo4esham tam namaami :rihaspatim.
F. +onate: 7a##ron or turmeric on thursday.
C. >asting: 1n $hrusdays.
G. Pooja: 9udra%hishe4am.
H. (ear a F mu4hi rudra4sha.
Shura
>or 7hu4ra or !enus related pro%lems and during the dasa or antardasa o# !enus:
?. (orship +urga +evi.
@. 9ecite 7hree 7oo4tam or +evi stuti or +urga chalisa.
A. ;apa o# 7hu4ra %eeja mantra:
B 1m dram dreem droum sah shu4raya namah B"
@DDDD times in ED days.
E. 9ecite the 7hu4ra stotra:
Hima 4unda mrinalaa%ham daityanam paramam gurum
7arv shastra prava4taram %hargavem pranamamyaham
F. +onate clothes to a lady on >riday.
C. >asting: 1n >ridays.
G. Pooja: +urga +evi pooja.
H. (ear a C mu4hi 9udra4sha.
Sani
>or 7ani or 7aturn related pro%lems and during the dasa or antardasa o# 7hani:
?. (orship 'ord Hanuman or 'ord 7iva.
@. 9ecite Hanuman chalisa or any other Hanuman stotra.
A. ;apa o# 7hani mantra:
B 1m pram preem proum sah shanaischaraya namah B "
?JDDD times in ED days.
E. 9ecite the 7hani stotra:
Nelanjan sama%hasam ravi putram yamagrajam
,haaya martand sam%hutam tam namami shanaischaram
F. +onate a %u##alo or %lac4 oil /sesame seeds0 on 7aturday.
C. >asting on >ridays.
G. Pooja: Hanuman pooja or 7iva Pooja
H. (ear a ?E mu4hi 9udra4sha.
>or all 7aturn related trou%les the #ollowing 7hani
7hodasanama stotra o# +asharatha is an e6cellent remedy.
2onassanaischaromandah chhayaahridayanandanah
.aargandaja sudhaasouri neelavastraanjanadyutih
%rahmanah 4roora 4roora 4armaatangi grahanaaya4ah
2rishnodharmaanujah shantah shush4odara varapradah

part #rom this reciting the #ollowing dasanama stotra o# 7hani %y +asharatha
near a Pepal tree is also a highly recommended one.
2onastha pingalo%a%hruh
2rishnoroudraanta4oyamah
7ouri" shanaischaro mandah
Pippaladishu sansthitah
"ahu
>or 9ahu related pro%lems and during the dasa or antardasa o# 9ahu:
?. (orship :hairava or lord 7hiva.
@. 9ecite the 2ala%hairav astha4am.
A. ;apa o# the rahu %eeja mantra:
B 1m %hram %hreem %hroum sah rahave namahB"
?HDDD times in ED days.
E. 9ecite the 9ahu stotra:
rdha 2aayam maha veryam chandraditya vimardhanam
7imhi4a gar%ha sam%hutam tam rahum pranamamyaham.
F. +onate: Idad dal or coconut on 7aturday.
C. >asting on 7aturdays.
G. Pooja: :hairav or 7hiva or ,handi pooja.
H. (ear n H mu4hi 9udra4sha.
J. 1ne o# the %est remedies #or rahu is reciting the #irst chapter o# +urga 7aptasati.
Ketu
>or 2etu related pro%lems and during the dasa or antardasa o# 2etu:
?. (orship 'ord Ganesha.
@. 9ecite Ganesha +wadasanama 7totra.
A. ;apa o# the 2etu %eeja mantra:
B 1m shram shreem shroum sah 4etave namah B "
GDDD times in ED days.
E. 9ecite the 2etu stotra:
Palasha pushpa san4aasham tara4a graha masta4am
9oudram roudratma4am ghoram tam 4etum Pranamamyaham.
F. +onate: %lac4 cow or %lac4 mustard seeds on $hursday.
C. >asting: 1n $hursdays.
G. Pooja: Ganesh pooja.
H. (ear a J mu4hi rudra4sha.
J. very good remedy #or 2etu is the reciting o# 7hiva Pancha4shari 7totra.
&ach o# the graha has associations with various characters" such as colors" metals" etc.
$he #ollowing ta%le gives the most important associations:
http://en.wi4ipedia.org/wi4i/Navagraha
Character
Surya %ev
(sun)
Chandra (Moon)
Manga&a
(Mars)
Budha
(Mercury)
Co&or ,opper (hite 9ed Green
Gender
#ssociated
.ale .ale .ale Neutral
(&ement >ire (ater >ire &arth
God gni !aruna 7u%ramanya !ishnu
Meta& Gold/:rass 7ilver :rass :rass
Gemstone 9u%y .oonstone/Pearl 9ed ,oral &merald
Body Part :one :lood .arrow 74in
)aste Pungent 7alt cid .i6ed
*ood (heat Paddy 9ice 'entil Greengram
Season 7ummer (inter 7ummer utumn
%irection &ast North (est 7outh North
%ay 7unday .onday $uesday (ednesday
Character
Guru
(Jupiter)
Shura
(!enus)
Shani
(Saturn)
"ahu (north
node)
Ketu (south
node)
Co&or Gold (hite/-ellow :lac4/:lue 7mo4y 7mo4y
Gender
#ssociated
.ale >emale Neutral 8 8
(&ement &ther (ater ir ir &arth
God =ndra =ndrani :rahma Nirriti Ganesha
Meta& Gold 7ilver =ron 'ead 'ead
Gemstone
-ellow
7apphire
+iamond
:lue
7apphire
Hessonite ,at<s &ye
Body Part :rain 7emen .uscles 8 8
)aste 7weet 7our stringent 8 8
*ood :engalgram :eans 7esame 8 8
Season (inter 7pring ll 7easons 8 8
%irection North &ast 7outh &ast (est 7outh (est 8
%ay $hursday >riday 7aturday 8 8