Navagraha Homam

Peace with the nine planets

Purpose: to honour the nine grahas — Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rāhu and Ketu — and pray for balance in life, often when an astrologer notes a difficult period (daśā) or before major events. Each graha has its own samidh (wood), grain, colour and mantra.

A well-known prayer is the Navagraha verse: “brahmā murāris tripurāntakārī bhānuḥ śaśī bhūmisuto budhaś ca, guruś ca śukraḥ śani-rāhu-ketavaḥ sarve grahāḥ śānti-karā bhavantu.” Usually performed by a priest. See also our Navagraha śānti guide and remedies page.

Nine samidhs · Usually a priest

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