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.