Navgraha – Puja and Havan

The term Navgraha denotes the nine celestial bodies which are central to astrological calculations. The Sun, the Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn and the two shadow planets Rahu and Ketu constitute the Navgrahas.

Navgraha puja and havan helps in removing sufferings in life. It helps in all endeavors. Luck improves after the Puja and Havan. Depression reduces and success is achieved in life. The importance of Navgraha in life is given below.

Surya (The Sun): The Sun is the most important and powerful graha among the Navgrahas who endows good health and prosperity.

Chandra (The Moon): Moon rules over mind and is important for success in life. The sign where Moon is placed at the time of birth is considered the Moon Sign.

Mangal (Mars): Mars gives prosperity and wealth.

Bhudh (Mercury): Mercury is the planet of knowledge and is the giver of wisdom and wealth.

Guru (Jupiter): Jupiter is important for success in education. It is the giver of all knowledge. Jupiter helps in curing ailments. It also cleanses negative emotions.

Shukra (Venus): Venus gives knowledge of art and music. He is also the giver of long life, wealth, happiness, children, property and good education. 

Shani (Saturn): Saturn ensures happiness. However, it can adversely affect when placed in any bad house. 

Rahu (Ascending node of the Moon): Rahu makes us stronger individual. Rahu can also help in converting enemies into friends.

Ketu (Descending node of the Moon): Ketu can bring prosperity and negates bad effects, illnesses etc. Ketu can also give good health, wealth and financial prosperity.

The materials needed for the Puja are Coconut, Beetle leaves, fruits, Ghee, Prasad, Sweets and Hawan samagri etc. Thereafter, food or Bhojan Dakshina should be offered to Brahmins who perform this Puja. Vastra Dan or cloths should also be given to the Brahmins at the end of the Pooja. Dakshina should be duly given to the Brahmins for performing Puja and Havan.

Mantra for Navgraha Shanti: "Brahma Murari Tripurantkari, Bhanu Shashi Bhumisuto Budhasch, Gurusch Shukra Shani Rahu Ketuvah Sarve Graha Shanti Kara Bhavantu”

Written by: Anand Sagar Pathak