Navagraha Puja and Homam

Navagraha is the combination of 9 planets that are situated in our zodiac sign and creates many astrological conditions. The Navagraha consists of the Sun (Surya), the Moon (Chandra), Mars (Mangal), Mercury (Budh), Jupiter (Guru or Brihaspat), Venus (Shukra), Saturn (Shani), Rahu and Ketu. They give unique influence accounts for the houses in which they are placed in charts. These planets can also cause certain unfavourable situations for which a specific ritual called Navagraha Puja and Homam can be performed. This blog outlines every aspect of this puja that you need to know to successfully conduct it.

Historical or Mythological Significance of Navagraha

In Hinduism, the Navagraha or the nine planets hold great significance. As per our Hindu Vedas and Puranas, these planets are believed to be powerful deities that influence our life and destiny. 

Mythologically, each of these planets is associated with an important story. For instance:

Surya or Sun is revered to be the life-giver while Shani, if holds an unfavourable position, can cause career or professional struggles.

Who Should Perform Navadhanya Navagraha Puja or Homam?

Navagraha Puja or Homam should be specifically performed by those who are experiencing the negative influence of the planets or grahas. These rituals are recommended for those who are facing challenges in 

• Fertility or pregnancy, 

• emotional stability, 

• Career or professional life

• and overall well-being.

It is believed that regular chanting of specific mantras and performing these rituals helps in aligning planetary energies in favour of the devotee. It attracts positive energies and reduces the negative energies.

Benefits of Performing Navagraha Puja and Homam

There are numerous benefits of performing Navagraha puja and Homam. Some of them are as follows:

• It balances the malefic effects of planets and reduces the negative effects of unfavourable planetary positions.

• These rituals attract positive energy and blessings in our lives which further provides stability and mental peace.

• Navagraha puja and Homam provide protection against obstacles related to finance, health, and relationships.

Significance of Each Planet (Graha)

Each of the nine planets or Graha collectively called navagraha is believed to hold different meanings and energies. These planets influence our lives in multiple ways. Let’s understand the significance of each of these planets:

• Surya (Sun): The sun or Surya represents self-confidence and authority or leadership. The unfavourable position of the sun can influence our health and self-esteem.

• Chandra (Moon): The moon or Chandra represents emotions and mental well-being. The unfavourable position of the moon can influence emotional stability and peace.

• Mangal (Mars): The Mars or Magal represents energy and courage. The unfavourable position of Mars can influence strength and determination.

• Budh (Mercury): The Mercury or Buddha represents intellectual ability and communication. The unfavourable position of mercury can influence emotional thinking powers and learning capabilities.

• Brihaspati (Jupiter): The Jupiter or Brihaspati (Guru) represents wisdom and prosperity. The unfavourable position of Jupiter can influence opportunities and life purpose.

• Shukra (Venus): The Venus or Shukra represents love and relationships. The unfavourable position of Venus can influence harmony in relationships.

• Shani (Saturn): The Saturn or Shani represents discipline and patience. The unfavourable position of Saturn can influence career, and professional life and can cause struggles.

• Rahu: Rahu represents ambitions and innovation. The unfavourable position of Rahu can influence courage and may lead to obsessions or material entanglements.

• Ketu: Ketu represents spirituality and detachment. The unfavourable position of Ketu can create confusion and a lack of contentment.

When & Where Should You Perform Navagraha Puja and Homam?

The auspicious time or mahurat for performing Navagraha puja and homam highly depends on the janam nakshatra and related planetary positions of the devotee. An expert priest or astrologer evaluates these conditions and then suggests an ideal day and time for conducting this puja and homam. However, certain periods like the Uttarayana period, Shukla paksha and certain Nakshatras like Rohini, Mrigashira, and Uttarashada are often considered important for Navagraha puja and homam.

There are certain specific temples in India, especially in South India which are dedicated to these Navagraha. Some popular temples are:

• Kanjanur Shukra Bhagawan Temple

• Thirunallaru Shani Bhagawan Temple

• Tirunageshwaram Raahu Bhagawan Temple

• Keezhperumpallam Kethu Bhagawan Temple

• Thiruvengadu Budha Bhagawan Temple

While one can perform the Navagarha pooja at home, conducting the rituals in these specific temples is proven to provide better and faster results. These temples hold great historical significance and provide enhanced spiritual energy.

Further conducting these rituals in consultation with a priest is necessary since it is believed that the energy of these planets is very high and can affect every aspect of our lives.  

Navagraha Homam and Puja Mantras

There are certain mantras that are recited and chanted during the Navagraha puja and homam. Each planetary deity or graha has a different mantra as follows:

• For Surya or Sun: 

       ॐ ह्रां ह्रीं ह्रौं सः सूर्याय नमः

       Om Hram Hreem Hroum Sah Suryaya Namah

• For Chandra or Moon

       ॐ श्रां श्रीं श्रौं सः चंद्राय नमः

       Om Shram Shreem Shraum Sah Chandraya Namah

• For Mangal or Mars

       ॐ क्रां क्रीं क्रौं सः भौमाय नमः

       Om Kram Kreem Kroum Sah Bhaumaya Namah

• For Budha or Mercury

       ॐ ब्रां ब्रीं ब्रौं सः बुधाय नमः

      Om Bram Breem Broum Sah Budhaya Namah

• For Guru or Jupiter

       ॐ ग्रां ग्रीं ग्रौं सः गुरवे नमः

       Om Gram Greem Groum Sah Gurave Namah

• For Shukra or Venus

        ॐ द्रां द्रीं द्रौं सः शुक्राय नमः

       Om Dram Dreem Droum Sah Shukraya Namah

• For Shani or Saturn

      ॐ प्रां प्रीं प्रौं सः शनैश्चराय नमः

      Om Pram Preem Praum Sah Shanaye Namah

• For Rahu

       ॐ भ्रां भ्रीं भ्रौं सः राहवे नमः

       Om Bhram Bhreem Bhroum Sah Rahave Namah

• For Ketu

      ॐ स्रां स्रीं स्रौं सः केतवे नमः

     Om Sram Sreem Sroum Sah Ketave Namah

Preparations Before the Puja

Navagraha Puja and Homam are done to reduce the negative effects of unfavourable planetary position. Hence, navagraha positions in pooja are highly considered. Below is a detailed explanation of the preparations that should be done before the puja:

• Start with Ganpati puja and take a vow that states your intentions and purpose for the puja.

• Then invoke the Navagraha by chanting specific mantras.

• Offer offerings like flowers and fruits to all the navagraha. For instance,

  • Red lotus, red fruits, wheat jaggery to Surya or Sun

  • White lotus, coconut or milk products, rice or white cloth to Chandra or Moon

  • Red roses, red gram, red cloth or masoor dal to Mangal or Mars

  • Dhurva grass, green apples or green grapes, green gram to Budha or Mercury

  • Yellow marigolds, bananas or yellow fruits, chana dal, yellow cloth to Guru or Jupiter

  • White flowers, jasmine, sugarcane, white cloth, rice, and ghee to Shukra or Venus

  • Blue flowers, Black sesame seeds, Black cloth, iron, black gram to Shani or Saturn

  • Blueberries, black grapes, or black gram to Rahu

  • Red flowers, pomegranates, figs, Dhruva grass, red sandalwood to Ketu

Importance of Chanting Navagraha Stotra and Mantras

These Navagraha Strotra and Mantras are recited and chanted to invoke the power and blessings of the Navagrahas. There is a specific strotra and mantra for each planetary deity or graha.

Chanting these mantras in specific numbers and manner is believed to mitigate the negative influence of these Nava Graha and thus provide relief from problems related to the unfavourable positions of these planets.  

Navagraha Puja and Homam Procedure

It is a very common question asked by devoted that if they can perform navagraha puja at home. Generally, we do not have navagraha idols in our homes. Hence, it is advised that the navagraha puja and homam should be conducted after consulting an expert priest.

Navagraha puja is usually scheduled considering the planetary positions of a devotee, his janam nakshatra, concerned tithi, etc. Once the auspicious time or mahurat is decided, the following procedure should be followed:

• The devotee should wake up early in the morning, take a bath, and pledge to stay fast as advised by the priest.

• Then the altar for puja and homam should be prepared with all the necessary items.

• Puja ingredients should be taken care of.

• Arrange for Navadhanyas which include wheat, rice, horse gram, green gram, chickpea, black sesame, black gram, millet and white beans. Each grain is dedicated to a different planetary influence.

• Then one should perform puja and homam with full focus and devotion.

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Navagraha or the nine planets have a major influence on our lives. If any of the planets are in unfavourable positions, it can create multiple problems in terms of health, profession, marriage, etc. Hence, it is important that Navagraha puja and homam are done through authentic rituals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

       1. What is the difference between Navagraha Puja and Navagraha Homam?

       Navagraha puja is primarily worship to the God and may include Navagraha Homam. Navagraha Homam is a fire ritual that involves chanting sacred mantras.

       2. Can I perform Navagraha Puja at home?

      No. Generally, Navagraha puja is performed at dedicated temples. It is also advisable to get it done through experienced priests who possess knowledge of special and dedicated rituals and mantras.

      3. Which day is ideal for performing Navagraha Puja in 2024?

     The auspicious day and time or mahurat for navagraha puja is generally decided based on your horoscope and planetary positions. Traditionally, it is performed on Saturdays.

     4. How long does the Navagraha Puja take to complete?

    The Navagraha puja may take anywhere between 4-6 hours depending on the rituals involved. Your puja may involve certain specific rituals depending on the position of your planet.

     5. What should I do after the Navagraha Puja for best results?

    It is recommended that you refrain from doing any negative activities like consuming alcohol and worship every day. Your priest may also suggest wearing certain gemstones to please certain planets or     grahas.

    6. What are the Navadhanyas used in the Navagraha Puja?

   Navadhanya or the nine grains are considered very auspicious. Each grain is dedicated to a different planetary influence and generally includes wheat, rice, horse gram, green gram, chickpea, black sesame, black gram, millet and white beans.

     7. Can I book Navagraha Puja for multiple family members together?

     Yes. While booking your Navagraha puja with ePuja, you can customise the booking by providing a maximum of four names.

     8. Are there any dietary restrictions before performing the Puja?

     Yes. Those who perform navagaha puja are advised to refrain from eating non-vegetarian food and consuming alcohol.

     9. How does Navagraha Puja help in resolving career and financial problems?

     Career and financial problems may occur if your planetary influences are negatively impacting your life. A navagraha puja helps in aligning cosmic and planetary forces that can help in resolving such problems.