What is Navagraha Shanti Pooja?
Navagraha Shanti Pooja is a powerful Vedic ritual performed to pacify the nine celestial bodies — the Navagrahas — that, according to Hindu astrology, govern every aspect of human life. The nine planets are Surya (Sun), Chandra (Moon), Mangal (Mars), Budh (Mercury), Guru (Jupiter), Shukra (Venus), Shani (Saturn), Rahu, and Ketu. Each planet exerts a distinct influence on a person’s health, career, relationships, and fortune, and when any of them is unfavourably placed in one’s horoscope, it can manifest as obstacles, delays, and difficulties.
The Navagraha Shanti Pooja seeks to harmonise these planetary energies, reducing the malefic effects of unfavourably placed planets while enhancing the benefic ones. Through dedicated worship, mantra chanting (japa), and a sacred Havan, the ritual aims to bring balance, peace, and forward momentum into the devotee’s life.
The Nine Planets and Their Influence
Each of the Navagrahas presides over specific domains of life. Surya governs vitality and authority; Chandra rules the mind and emotions; Mangal influences energy and courage; Budh affects intellect and communication; Guru bestows wisdom and prosperity; Shukra governs love and luxury; Shani teaches discipline through challenges; while Rahu and Ketu, the shadow planets, influence sudden changes and spiritual evolution. When these planets are appeased through the Navagraha Shanti Pooja, their positive qualities are strengthened and their disruptive tendencies are calmed.
Why Perform Navagraha Shanti Pooja?
People turn to the Navagraha Shanti Pooja when they experience persistent obstacles that seem to have no obvious cause — repeated career setbacks, financial instability, health concerns, relationship difficulties, or a general sense of stagnation. Astrologers often recommend this pooja when a horoscope reveals afflicted planets, an unfavourable dasha period, or specific doshas such as Shani dosha, Mangal dosha (manglik), or Rahu-Ketu affliction.
The benefits devotees seek include relief from planetary doshas, removal of obstacles in career and business, improved health and mental peace, harmony in relationships, financial stability, and overall good fortune. The pooja is also performed proactively before major undertakings — a new business, a marriage, or a significant life change — to ensure planetary support.
Who Should Perform This Pooja?
The Navagraha Shanti Pooja is recommended for anyone facing unexplained difficulties, those with identified planetary doshas in their birth chart, individuals going through challenging dasha or transit periods, and those about to begin important life events. It is also performed as part of larger ceremonies like Griha Pravesh and weddings, where pacifying the planets ensures a smooth and blessed beginning.
🪐 When to Perform Navagraha Shanti
The pooja is best performed on a day that aligns with the specific planet causing trouble — for instance, Saturday for Shani, Tuesday for Mangal. Amavasya, specific nakshatras, and astrologically recommended muhurats are favoured. Our Pandits offer a free consultation to identify the afflicting planets and recommend the ideal day based on your horoscope.
Pooja Samagri Checklist
The Navagraha Shanti Pooja requires specific samagri associated with each of the nine planets, including their respective grains, woods, and coloured cloths. Core items include:
🪔 Navagraha idols/yantra
🪔 Nine coloured cloths
🪔 Nine types of Samidha (wood)
🪔 Kalash with water
🪔 Mango leaves
🪔 Akshat (rice)
🪔 Incense & Dhoop
🪔 Ghee lamp & wicks
🪔 Jaggery (gud)
🪔 Panchamrit
🪔 Havan samagri mix
🪔 Nine grains (Navadhanya)
🪔 Havan Kund
🪔 Pure Ghee
🪔 Coconut
🪔 Roli, Kumkum, Haldi
🪔 Nine flowers/garlands
🪔 Camphor
🪔 Black sesame (til)
🪔 Fruits & sweets
🪔 Mauli thread
🪔 Betel leaves & nuts
🪔 Samagri-Included Package
Don’t want the hassle of shopping for 22+ items? Choose our all-inclusive package and our Pandit Ji arrives with every item — pure, fresh, and ritually appropriate. We send a complete checklist 48 hours before your pooja date.
Step-by-Step Pooja Vidhi
The Navagraha Shanti Pooja is a detailed ritual involving worship of all nine planets, mantra japa, and a dedicated Havan. Here is the step-by-step vidhi:
How Our Professional Pooja Service Works
DharmPandit provides a complete, astrologically sound Navagraha Shanti Pooja experience. After booking, our team offers a free consultation — if you share your birth details, our associated astrologers can help identify which planets are causing difficulty and recommend the ideal muhurat. We assign a Pandit Ji well-versed in the precise mantras and offerings for each planet, which is crucial for this ritual’s effectiveness. With our inclusive package, the Pandit arrives with all the specialised samagri, including the nine grains, woods, and coloured cloths. The Havan is performed thoroughly, and the Pandit explains the significance of the remedies for your specific situation. Available throughout Noida, Greater Noida, and Delhi NCR.
Navagraha Shanti Pooja Cost & Dakshina
The Navagraha Shanti Pooja involves specialised samagri and detailed mantra japa, reflected in our transparent pricing. There are no hidden charges:
| Package |
What’s Included |
Starting Price |
| Pandit Only |
Pandit Ji + complete Navagraha vidhi + Havan + japa |
₹5,100 |
| Standard Package |
Pandit Ji + Havan + complete specialised samagri |
₹7,500 |
| Premium Package |
Senior Pandit + extended japa + targeted dosha remedies + premium samagri |
₹11,000 |
Final pricing is confirmed at booking and depends on city, pooja duration, and the number of Pandits required. No hidden charges — ever.
Why Book Navagraha Shanti Pooja with DharmPandit?
The Navagraha Shanti Pooja is only effective when performed by a Pandit Ji who truly understands the precise mantras, offerings, and sequence associated with each planet. DharmPandit’s Pandits are deeply versed in Vedic astrology and ritual, ensuring every planet is honoured correctly and any specific dosha is addressed with the right remedies. We offer free astrological consultation to identify the afflicting planets, complete specialised samagri, transparent pricing, and rituals performed with full devotion and accuracy. Trusted across Delhi NCR for authentic planetary remedies, DharmPandit helps you restore cosmic balance and move forward with confidence. Book your Navagraha Shanti Pooja today.
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Restore balance and harmony when planetary influences create obstacles in your life. Our learned Pandit Ji performs the complete Navagraha Shanti Pooja and Havan — pacifying malefic planetary energies, strengthening favourable ones, and opening the path to peace, stability, success, and overall well-being in every area of life.
