Rahu Grah Shanti Pooja is a ritual performed to appease Rahu, one of the nine celestial planets (Navagraha) in Vedic astrology. Rahu is associated with illusions, desires, and materialism. When negatively positioned in a person's birth chart, it can lead to confusion, unexpected challenges, and difficulties in various aspects of life. This pooja aims to mitigate those adverse effects and promote clarity, success, and peace.

Key Features

Materials Needed:

Idol or Picture of Rahu:- An image or murti of Rahu, often depicted as a serpent or dragon's head.

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

Black Cloth:- Rahu is associated with the color black; 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 Rahu 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 Rahu Grah Shanti Pooja:

Preparation:- Choose an auspicious day, ideally a Saturday or during a lunar eclipse, which is favorable for Rahu worship.

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

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 Rahave Namah"

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

Recitation of Mantras:- "Om Ram Ramaya Namah", "Om Shraam Shreem Shraum Sah Rahave Namah"

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

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

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 Rahu for his blessings.

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

Benefits of Rahu Grah Shanti Pooja:

Clarity and Focus:- Helps clear confusion and enhances decision-making.

Overcoming Obstacles:- Assists in overcoming challenges and gaining success in endeavors.

Protection from Negativity:- Shields against negative influences and energies.

Spiritual Growth:- Encourages understanding of deeper spiritual truths.

Recurring Practice:- Regularly performing Rahu Grah Shanti Pooja, especially on Saturdays or during lunar eclipses, can help maintain a favorable influence of Rahu in one’s life.

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