Navgraha Shanti Puja: Complete Guide & Benefits

This Navgraha Shanti Puja guide keeps the nine-planet ritual clear and calm. You get materials, timings, mantras, charity steps, and a safety-first approach. Pair it with the Best Days for Planetary Remedies, Planetary Charity Calendar 2026, and the Planetary Mantras Guide.

When to Do Navgraha Shanti

• New home setup or major life changes.
• Before important events (wedding, exams, travel).
• After tough transit periods (Sade Sati, Rahu-Ketu shifts).
• Choose a calm day: Saturday evening for grounding, or Sunday morning for a lighter start. If busy, use the nearest planet day that needs support.

Materials Checklist (Simple)

• 9 lamps (or 1 multi-wick), ghee for Sun/Moon/Jupiter, sesame oil for Saturn/Rahu/Ketu.
• Flowers in planet colors; rice, turmeric, kumkum.
• Clean water bowl, incense, and a small bell.
• Photo or symbols for the nine planets (can be printed).
• Charity envelopes (₹11+ each) for the matching planet causes.

Step-by-Step Puja (Approx. 30 Minutes)

1. Space prep (3 min): Clean area; place cloth and planet symbols.
2. Lamp setup (2 min): Light lamps; use sesame oil on Saturn/Rahu/Ketu days, ghee for Sun/Moon/Jupiter.
3. Sankalpa (intention) (1 min): “I perform this Navgraha puja for peace, clarity, and balanced action.”
4. Ganesh opening (2 min): Short Ganesh mantra to clear obstacles.
5. Planet mantras (15 min total): Chant each 9 or 27 times:
   • Sun: Om Surya Namah
   • Moon: Om Somaya Namah
   • Mars: Om Mangalaya Namah
   • Mercury: Om Budhaya Namah
   • Jupiter: Om Brihaspataye Namah
   • Venus: Om Shukraya Namah
   • Saturn: Om Shanaye Namah
   • Rahu: Om Rahave Namah
   • Ketu: Om Ketave Namah
6. Offerings (5 min): Flowers + a pinch of rice for each planet; keep movements calm.
7. Charity promise (2 min): Assign each ₹11+ envelope to a cause:
   • Sun: Solar lamps/warm clothes
   • Moon: Milk/white clothes
   • Mars: Sports gear/red lentils
   • Mercury: Books/data packs
   • Jupiter: Education aid
   • Venus: Art supplies/flowers
   • Saturn: Sesame/oil/worker welfare
   • Rahu: Tech-for-good/blue items
   • Ketu: Animal rescue/research aid
8. Closing (2 min): One deep breath; thanks to teachers and planets; ring bell softly.

Timing Windows (IST)

• Sun/Jupiter/Moon: Sunrise + first hour (peaceful start).
• Mars/Mercury: Morning 6–10 AM.
• Venus: Evening 5–8 PM.
• Saturn/Rahu/Ketu: Dusk 5–8 PM; keep the mood slow and grounded.
• If you miss a window, do it the same day—consistency matters more than the exact minute.

Benefits

• Calmer mind and routines (Moon, Saturn).
• Better focus and speech (Mercury).
• Clearer timing for actions (Sun, Mars).
• Balanced relationships and creativity (Venus).
• Protection and steadiness during tough transits (Saturn, Rahu, Ketu).

Safety & Simplicity Notes

• If you feel overwhelmed, shorten to 9 chants per planet.
• If fire is a concern, use battery tea-lights and keep water nearby.
• Health first: if fasting feels stressful, skip the fast; keep mantra + charity only.

FAQs

Do I need a priest?
Not required. Keep it sincere, simple, and respectful.

How often should I do this?
Quarterly, or before major life events. During tough transit periods, do a shorter version monthly.

Can beginners chant Rahu/Ketu mantras?
Yes—keep counts low (9 or 27) and follow with grounding charity.

What if I cannot get all materials?
Use what you have: one clean lamp, flowers, water, and sincere chanting are enough.

Quick Checklist

• Pick day and window (Saturday dusk or Sunday morning are easy).
• Set lamps, flowers, rice, and 9 small charity envelopes.
• Chant 9–27 times per planet; move calmly.
• Send donations the same day; log feelings and energy.

Navgraha Shanti works best when it is calm, respectful, and paired with small, timely charity. Keep the steps clear, use everyday English, and let steady practice build balance.