Navagraha Pooja

Overview & purpose

Worship of the nine planets for balance, especially during difficult dasha or transit periods.

When to perform

Saturdays (for Saturn), during Sade Sati, or as advised by an astrologer.

Required materials

Nine types of grains (navadhanyam), coloured cloth pieces, sesame lamp, flowers.

Step-by-step procedure

Arrange the nine grains for the nine planets.

Light a sesame-oil lamp.

Chant the Navagraha stotram or each planet's name.

Circumambulate (if at a temple) nine times.

Mantra

Navagraha stotram — Om Suryaya Namaha … Om Ketave Namaha

After the pooja

Donate the grains; consult your astrologer for planet-specific remedies.

General traditional guidance; follow your family and temple customs.

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