Samagri
for Puja:
Haldi [organic] (20gm), Kumkum [organic] (20gm), Tulsi Mala (1), Diya Batti (5), Beetle Nuts (5), Desi Ghee (20ml), Honey (20ml), Jaggery (Gudh) (20gm), Akshata [Yellow rice] (20gm), Yagno-paveetha (5), Karpoora [camphor] (5Tabs), Red/White/Yellow Cloth(1 mtr), Prasad [Laung, Elaichi, Mishri] (20gm), Mouli (25mtr), Ganga Jal (15ml), Durva [fresh] (1), Agarbatti (6)/Dhoop (2), Dakshina (100INR), God Idols (pair), Sambrani (2), Sambrani Holder (1), Kalash [small copper] (1), Panchpatra [small copper] (1), Diya Holder (2), Panchamrit spoon (1), Karpoora Holder(1), includes perishables [Beetle Leaves [fresh] (9), Flowers [fresh] (incl mala), Tulsi [fresh], Mango Leaves [fresh] (7)]
Small Havan:
Cow Dung Cake (2), Mango Wood (250gm), HavanSamagri [20+ Grganic Herbs] (100gm), Ghee (20ml)
Yajman to provide:
Curd (100gm), Milk (100ml), Mithai (250gm), Fruits [5types], Coconut (1), HavanKund, SuchiSarva (Havan Spoon) (1), Kalash [big] (1), Bowl [preferably copper/silver] (1), Spoon [preferably copper/silver] (1), Utensils [2 big Plates (for Aarti/Samagri), disposable Plates, Bowls & Spoons], First solid food (preferably Kheer or Payasam)
Importance and Significance of Graha Shanti Puja
Graha Shanti Puja is essential for restoring cosmic balance and addressing any disturbances caused by negative planetary influences. By conducting this puja, individuals express their reverence for the celestial forces that govern their lives. It serves as a powerful reminder of the interconnectedness between human existence and the cosmos, fostering a sense of peace and well-being.
Benefits of Graha Shanti Puja
- Mitigating Negative Effects: The puja helps alleviate the malefic effects of planets, promoting a sense of peace and stability.
- Enhancing Well-being: Participants often experience improved mental clarity, emotional stability, and overall well-being following the ritual.
- Fostering Positive Energy: The ceremony invites positive energies into the home and personal life, creating a harmonious environment.
- Strengthening Relationships: By balancing planetary influences, the puja can enhance relationships and communication within families.
Occasions to Perform Graha Shanti Puja
Graha Shanti Puja is ideally performed during times of personal crises, significant life changes, or when experiencing prolonged challenges in health, career, or relationships. It is also auspicious to conduct the puja during planetary transits, such as a Saturn return or when moving into a new home.
Graha Shanti Puja Vidhi (Procedure)
- Preparation: Participants prepare by wearing clean, traditional attire, symbolizing purity and respect for the divine.
- Setup: A sacred space is created with an altar, featuring images or idols of the planets being appeased, along with flowers, incense, and other puja essentials.
- Invocation: The puja begins with the invocation of deities associated with each planet, seeking their blessings for peace and harmony.
- Offering Prayers: Participants offer prayers, expressing gratitude for divine guidance and requesting the removal of obstacles in life.
- Puja Rituals: Rituals include chanting specific mantras, performing aarti, and making offerings of grains, fruits, and flowers to the planetary deities.
- Homa (Fire Ritual): Often, a sacred fire ritual (Homa) is conducted to enhance the potency of the puja, allowing the offerings to reach the divine.
- Blessings: Attendees seek blessings from elders and family members, who may provide guidance and good wishes for the future.
Feasting and Celebration: The puja may conclude with a communal meal, sharing the joy and positive energies generated
