Graha Shanti Homam

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Planetary Peace Homam

A powerful Vedic fire ritual performed to pacify the nine planetary deities (Navagrahas) and to reduce the malefic effects of planetary positions in one’s horoscope.

Description

Purpose of Graha Shanti Homam

Situation Reason to Perform
Unfavorable planetary placements To neutralize effects of planets like Shani, Rahu, Ketu, Mars
During Dasha or Bhukti changes To protect from sudden life disturbances
For marriage, childbirth, exams, new house/job To ensure success without graha obstacles
Suffering from health, finance, mental peace issues For remedies like Shani dosha, Mangalik dosha, etc.

Key Benefits

  • Reduces bad karma and planetary doshas
  • Protects from mental stress, fear, delays, and failures
  • Brings peace, stability, and smooth flow of life
  • Improves health, finances, relationships, and growth
  • Makes grahas favorable for blessings

 Planets Involved

  1. Surya (Sun) – Power, father, government
  2. Chandra (Moon) – Mind, mother, emotions
  3. Mangala (Mars) – Courage, aggression, land
  4. Budha (Mercury) – Speech, logic, education
  5. Guru (Jupiter) – Wisdom, wealth, children
  6. Shukra (Venus) – Love, luxury, marriage
  7. Shani (Saturn) – Justice, delay, hard work
  8. Rahu – Obsessions, illusion, foreign
  9. Ketu – Detachment, past karma, moksha

Homam Procedure (Overview)

  1. Sankalpam – Declaring name, nakshatra, purpose
  2. Ganapathi Pooja – Removing initial obstacles
  3. Kalasha Sthapanam – Invoking Navagrahas in Kalashas
  4. Navagraha Mantra Japam – Chanting each planet’s bija mantras
  5. Navagraha Homa – 108 Ahutis per graha into Agni
  6. Navagraha Shanti Stotra & Parayanam
  7. Purna Ahuti – Final offering
  8. Theertha Prasada Viniyogam – Holy water and prasadam distribution

 

Key Mantras Used

  • Navagraha Beej Mantras (Each planet has one)
  • Navagraha Stotra (by Sage Vyasa)
  • Aditya Hridayam (for Surya strength)
  • Mahamrityunjaya Mantra (for long life and protection)

Example:

Om Suryaaya Namaha
Om Chandraya Namaha

Om Ketave Namaha

When to Perform

Occasion Timing
Before major life event (marriage, job, travel) Auspicious muhurtham
During Dasha/Sade Sati changes Especially for Shani, Rahu, Ketu
After astrological recommendation As per graha dosha
Yearly ritual Once a year for peace and balance
Grahana (Eclipse) or Amavasya days Highly effective

Materials Required

  • 9 Kalashas with water, mango leaves, and coconuts
  • Navadhanya (9 grains), ghee, samithu sticks
  • Flowers, betel leaves, fruits, turmeric, kumkum
  • Cow’s milk, honey, curd, jaggery, sandal paste
  • Color cloth pieces for each graha (example: red for Mars, black for Saturn, etc.)

Where to Perform

  • At home with a qualified priest
  • In temples dedicated to Navagrahas (like Thirunallaru, Suryanar Koil, etc.)
  • In Veda Patashalas or astrology centers offering graha shanti services

After Homam Suggestions

  • Donate clothes, food, or coins to poor people (symbolic to pacify grahas)
  • Visit Navagraha shrines if possible
  • Light ghee lamp daily with Navagraha mantra chanting
  • Avoid anger, false speech, and harshness for 7 days after homam

Related Homams

If you have specific dosha You may also perform
Sade Sati / Shani dosha Shani Homam
Rahu/Ketu Dasha Rahu / Ketu Homam
Mangal Dosha (Manglik) Mangal Homam
Health and longevity issues Maha Mrityunjaya Homam
Financial troubles Lakshmi or Kubera Homam