What
is Navgraha Shanti Puja? The nine"grahas"
or planets in our horoscope control our karma, our desires and their
outcomes. Each of these nine planets exerts an influence in our
lives, which is called "dasa" and it can be known from
one's horoscope. Navagraha Shanti Puja is undertaken to reduce the
negative effects and improve the positive energies related to a
person.
Why pray for Navgraha
Shanti? The nine planets have special kshetras ( place
of worship ) in South India. Most of them are concentrated near
the Thanjavur district. Navagraha puja will be helpful, when the
concerned planet dasa or sub-dasa is in operation or if the planet
is associated with malefics or is in the 3rd, 6th, 8th, or 12th
house.
Planet
- SUN Navagraha Temple -Suryanar
Koil Those who aspire for sound health, prosperity,
good eyesight, strength and courage, success, cure of chronic
diseases like leprosy, heart ailment, nervous weakness, asthma
etc. should worship the Sun. Also those running Sun dasha
or Sub-period.
Planet
- MOON Navagraha Temple -Thingalur
For concentration, mental peace, pleasing
personality, control of emotions and to get rid of mental
depression one should worship the moon god. Also those running
Moon dasha or Sub-period.
Planet
- MARS Navagraha Temple -Vaidheeshwaran If giving bad results, needs to be propitiated
well. It is one of those planets that give very visible positive
or negative results.
Planet
- MERCURY Navagraha Temple -Thiruvenkadu
Those who are weak at studies, lack concentration
and suffer from blood pressure and sugar problem etc., should
worship Budha. Also those running Mercury dasha or Sub-period.
Planet
- VENUS Navagraha Temple -Kanjannur
The planet Venus (Shukra) is the most
benevolent of all the planets. To have a happy married life,
one should worship this planet. Also those running Venus dasha
or Sub-period.
Planet
- JUPITER Navagraha Temple -Alangudi
It is reputed as the father of every living
thing. The worship of Jupiter grants pure, aesthetic life
and good health & wealth. Also those running Jupiter dasha
or Sub-period.
Planet
- SATURN Navagraha Temple -Thirunallar
Saturn or Shani the sun of Surya and Chhaya
is also known as 'eeshwara' (The Supreme). It can make a person
a king or a beggar according to the native's karmas. Also
those running Saturn dasha or Sub-period.
Planet
- RAHU Navagraha Temple -Thirunageshwaram
Rahu and Ketu are shadow planets and have
the powers of saturn and mars respectively. The proper worship
of both the planets blesses all those who suffer from sudden
illness, loss of money and delay
in marriage. Also those running Rahu dasha or Sub-period.
