Navgraha Shanti Anushthaan
This sacred Vedic ritual is done to reduce the negative effects of all nine planets(Navagrahas) in a person’s birth chart. This ritual helps to bring peace and stability in life as it manages and harmonises the energy of all nine planets.
What Is Navgraha Shanti Anushthaan
This anushtaan is a combination of different rituals that are done to pacify the ill effects of all the nine different planets - Surya(Sun), Chandra(Moon), Mangal(Mars), Budh(Mercury), Guru(Jupiter), Sukra(Venus), Shani(Saturn), Rahu and Ketu. This puja is recommended when multiple plants are placed negatively or are undergoing difficult transit stages. Doing the Navgraha Shanti Anushtaan during this time is said to alleviate struggles, delays and hardships in a person’s life.
Who Should Do Navgraha Shanti Anushthaan
Navagraha Shanti Anushtaan is highly recommended for people who have multiple planetary doshas in their birth chart. It's also believed to be beneficial for people who;
- Face constant problems in health, career, finance, family life and other major areas of life
- Experience bad luck frequently, go through emotional disturbances and delays.
- Wish to bring long-term peace, protection and planetary balance in life.
Why Is Navgraha Shanti Anushthaan Done?
The main purpose of the Navagraha Shanti Anushtaan is to reduce the negative effects of all the nine planets and also to enhance their positive effects on life. According to beliefs, the ritual:
- Removes obstacles caused by the planets
- Enhance positive aspects like health, prosperity and mental peace.
- Protects from sudden losses, misfortunes, and negative energies
- Corrects the imbalance of the planets and strengthens the effects of favourable planets
When Is Navgraha Shanti Anushthaan Done? (Auspicious Times)
The ideal muhurt to perform the anushtaan varies according to the observer, based on the birth chart. However, days like Saturdays, Amavasya and Purnima are also considered an ideal time.
Where is Navgraha Shanti Anushthaan Done?
This ritual can be done in your home with the help of a pandit. It can also be done in other locations like temples dedicated to the nine planets or other specific holy sites.
How Is Navgraha Shanti Anushthaann Done? (Observances And Rules)
The offerings made during the anushataan depend on each graha or planet. Some of the common items include specific coloured cloths, grains, flowers, ghee and so on. The observer should remember to wear new clothes, avoid any kind of intoxication, non-vegetarian food and any kind of tamasic behaviour.
