Ketu Grah Shanti Pooja is a ritual performed to appease Ketu, one of the nine celestial planets (Navagraha) in Vedic astrology. Ketu is associated with spiritual growth, liberation, intuition, and the subconscious mind. However, when negatively placed in a person's birth chart, it can lead to confusion, obstacles, and unexpected challenges. This pooja aims to mitigate those adverse effects and promote spiritual clarity and peace.

Key Features

Materials Needed:

Idol or Picture of Ketu:- An image or murti of Ketu, often depicted as a dragon's tail.

Puja Samagri:- Flowers, incense sticks, diya (lamp), and fruits.

Black Cloth:- Ketu is associated with the color black or brown; a black cloth can be used for offerings.

Chandan (sandalwood paste):- For applying on the idol or image.

Black Sesame Seeds (Til):- As offerings; they are particularly auspicious for Ketu worship.

Water and a small container:- For purification (aachaman).

Prasad:- Sweets made from jaggery or black sesame, or any offerings to distribute after the pooja.

Steps to Perform Ketu Grah Shanti Pooja:

Preparation:- Choose an auspicious day, ideally a Tuesday, which is favorable for Ketu worship.

• Clean the space and set up an altar with the idol or picture of Ketu.

Purification:- Take a bath and wear clean clothes.

• Light the diya and incense sticks to create a sacred atmosphere.

Offering:

Begin the pooja with the invocation by chanting:- "Om Ketave Namah"

• Offer fresh flowers, apply chandan on the idol, and present black sesame seeds and fruits as prasad.

Mantras:- Chant specific mantras dedicated to Ketu, such as:

• "Om Ketuaya Namah"
• "Om Shram Shreem Shraum Sah Ketave Namah"

Aarti:- Perform Aarti in front of the idol while singing a hymn dedicated to Lord Ketu.

• Follow it with prayers for blessings related to spiritual growth and clarity.

Prasad Distribution:- Offer the prepared prasad to the idol and then distribute it among family and friends, ensuring everyone receives blessings.

Conclusion

Conclude the pooja with gratitude, thanking Ketu for his blessings.

Chant the mantra "Om Namo Bhagavate Ketave Namah" several times to end the ceremony.

Benefits of Ketu Grah Shanti Pooja:

Spiritual Clarity:- Enhances intuition, spiritual growth, and understanding of one's purpose.

Overcoming Obstacles:- Helps mitigate challenges and confusion in life.

Inner Peace:- Promotes emotional stability and mental clarity.

Good Fortune:- Attracts positive energy and good fortune.

Recurring Practice:- Regularly performing Ketu Grah Shanti Pooja, especially on Tuesdays, can help maintain a favorable influence of Ketu in one’s life.

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