Navagraha Shanti Puja is a Hindu ritual performed to seek blessings and mitigate the malefic effects of the nine celestial bodies or planets, known as the “Navagrahas.” These planets include the Sun (Surya), Moon (Chandra), Mars (Mangal), Mercury (Budh), Jupiter (Brihaspati), Venus (Shukra), Saturn (Shani), Rahu, and Ketu.
The Navagrahas are believed to have a significant influence on an individual’s life, affecting various aspects such as health, wealth, relationships, and overall well-being. When these planets are not in favorable positions in one’s astrological chart, it can lead to challenges or obstacles.
Navagraha Shanti Puja aims to appease these celestial bodies and seek their positive blessings by performing specific rituals, prayers, and mantras associated with each planet. The puja is conducted by a knowledgeable priest or astrologer who performs rituals invoking the energies of each planet, seeking their favorable grace and mitigating any negative influences.
The ceremony typically involves offerings such as flowers, fruits, grains, and specific items related to each planet. Chanting of planetary mantras and prayers is an integral part of this puja to seek the blessings and positive energies of the Navagrahas.
The purpose of Navagraha Shanti Puja is to pacify the planetary influences and bring harmony, peace, and prosperity into one’s life by reducing the malefic effects of these celestial bodies as per astrological beliefs. It’s often performed when individuals face challenging periods due to adverse planetary positions in their astrological charts.