Guru Grah Shanti Pooja is a ritual performed to appease Jupiter (Guru), one of the nine celestial planets (Navagraha) in Vedic astrology. Jupiter is considered the planet of wisdom, knowledge, wealth, and prosperity. When negatively placed in a person's birth chart, it can lead to challenges in education, career, and relationships. This pooja aims to mitigate those effects and enhance wisdom, growth, and success.

Materials Needed:

Idol or Picture of Lord Jupiter (Guru): An image or murti to worship, often depicted with a book and a pot of gold.

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

Yellow Cloth: Jupiter is associated with the color yellow; a yellow cloth can be used for offerings.

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

Yellow Flowers: Such as marigold or other yellow flowers.

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

Prasad: Sweets (preferably made of gram flour or besan), fruits, or any offerings to distribute after the pooja.

Steps to Perform Guru Grah Shanti Pooja:

Preparation:

Choose an auspicious day, ideally a Thursday, which is dedicated to Lord Jupiter.

Clean the space and set up an altar with the idol or picture of Lord Guru.

Purification:

Take a bath and wear clean clothes.

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

Aarti:

Perform Aarti in front of the idol while singing a hymn dedicated to Lord Jupiter.

Follow it with prayers for blessings related to wisdom, education, and prosperity.

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 Lord Guru for his blessings.

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

Benefits of Guru Grah Shanti Pooja:

Wisdom and Knowledge: Enhances intellect, education, and understanding.

Prosperity and Success: Attracts wealth, good fortune, and success in endeavors.

Positive Relationships: Fosters harmonious relationships, especially in family and professional settings.

Overall Well-being: Promotes general health and spiritual growth.

Recurring Practice:

Regularly performing Guru Grah Shanti Pooja, especially on Thursdays, can help maintain a favorable influence of Jupiter in one’s life.

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