नवग्रह होमम्
Navagraha Homa
Harmonising the nine planetary energies · The Nine Planets
The Navagraha Homa propitiates the nine planets — Surya, Chandra, Mangala, Budha, Guru, Shukra, Shani, Rahu and Ketu. It reduces the malefic effects and strengthens the benefic effects of the planets as they influence one's life and horoscope.
Sacred Mantra
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“Namah Suryaaya Somaaya Mangalaaya Budhaaya cha · Guru Shukra Shanibhyascha Raahave Ketave Namah”
What it feels like
Nine fires, nine planets, nine living forces of your destiny — each honoured in turn with its own grain, colour and mantra. To sit before the Navagraha Homa is to feel the great clock of the cosmos being gently re-set in your favour.
What happens inside the Navagraha Homa
Performed in the authentic VDS Vaidic paddhati — Sankalpa, Ganapati Puja, Kalasha Sthapana, Punyahavachanam, the consecration of Agni, the deity's offerings, and the final Purnahuti.
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Sankalpa
Intention set with the person's birth details and the doshas to be addressed.
- 2
Navagraha sthapana
The nine planets are invoked in their grid, each with its colour, grain and direction.
- 3
Graha mantras & homa
Each planet is offered its specific samidha (wood) and mantra into the fire in the proper order.
- 4
Shanti Patha
Peace invocations are chanted to settle the planetary influences harmoniously.
- 5
Purnahuti & Aarti
The final offering completes the homa.
Significance
In Vedic astrology, the planets are not distant bodies but living energies that shape our experience. When a planet is afflicted in the horoscope or running a difficult dasha, the Navagraha Homa restores balance — softening the hard lessons and opening the way to ease, health and success.
Benefits
- ✦Reduces malefic planetary effects
- ✦Strengthens beneficial planetary influences
- ✦Relief during difficult dashas and transits
- ✦Brings balance, health and good fortune
Best time to perform
During difficult planetary periods, or annually for balance.
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Book a Navagraha Homa
Join an upcoming group homa or arrange this puja privately at your home or the ashram.