Navgrah Shanti Pooja: Benefits, Vidhi & Who Should Perform It

July 17, 2026

The Navgrah Shanti Pooja is a revered Vedic ritual performed to seek the peace and blessings of the nine planets, or navagrahas, that are believed to influence different areas of our lives. In Hindu tradition, the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu are each associated with certain qualities, and this pooja is traditionally performed to harmonise their influence and invite positivity.

Below, we explain the significance of the Navgrah Shanti Pooja, its traditional vidhi, the benefits devotees seek, and who may consider performing it.

Understanding the Nine Grahas

In Vedic astrology, each of the nine grahas is believed to govern specific influences: for example, Surya (Sun) with vitality, Chandra (Moon) with the mind, Shani (Saturn) with discipline and karma, and Rahu-Ketu with the shadow forces. When these planetary positions are considered unfavourable in a horoscope, devotees traditionally perform a graha shanti to seek balance. To learn the sacred sounds associated with each planet, you may enjoy our guide to Navagraha beej mantras.

Navgrah Shanti Pooja Vidhi

This pooja is performed by qualified pandits as per Vedic tradition. While the vidhi may vary slightly by region and family custom, it generally includes:

• Sankalp: The ritual is dedicated to the devotee using their name, gotra and intention.
• Ganesh puja and kalash sthapana: Prayers begin with Lord Ganesha and the establishment of the sacred kalash.
• Navagraha invocation: Each of the nine planets is invoked and worshipped, often on a navagraha mandala.
• Mantra japa: The prescribed beej and Vedic mantras for each graha are chanted the traditional number of times.
• Havan and aarti: A sacred fire ritual with offerings for each planet completes the pooja, followed by aarti.

Benefits Devotees Traditionally Seek

It is believed that a sincerely performed Navgrah Shanti Pooja may help devotees:

• Seek peace from planetary influences considered unfavourable in the horoscope.
• Invite positivity, focus and steadiness in daily life.
• Support harmony in health, career, relationships and finances.
• Deepen devotion and faith during significant planetary periods, such as dashas and transits.

These are traditional beliefs and expressions of faith; a pooja does not guarantee specific results and is best approached as a sincere spiritual practice.

Who Should Perform the Navgrah Shanti Pooja?

This pooja is often considered by those whose horoscope indicates a challenging planetary period, those going through a difficult dasha or transit, or anyone who simply wishes to seek the collective blessings of the navagrahas. It is particularly popular among devotees navigating phases such as Shani Sade Sati; you can read more in our article on Shani Sade Sati remedies. As always, a knowledgeable astrologer can offer guidance suited to your chart.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Navgrah Shanti Pooja only for people with dosh in their chart?

No. While many perform it to seek relief from unfavourable planetary influence, others perform it as a general prayer for peace and well-being, out of devotion to the navagrahas.

How long does the pooja take?

The duration depends on the number of mantra repetitions and whether a full havan is included. Your pandit can explain the details of the specific seva at the time of booking.

Can I book the Navgrah Shanti Pooja online?

Yes. With Divine Hindu’s online pooja seva, you share your sankalp details and the pooja is performed by qualified pandits, with prasad delivered to your home.

Book Your Navgrah Shanti Pooja

To seek the harmonising blessings of the nine planets, you can book the Navgrah Shanti Pooja with Divine Hindu. Simply share your details, and our pandits will perform the seva with devotion, following the sacred Vedic vidhi.