Guru Chandal Dosh Nivaran Pooja is performed to mitigate the negative effects of Guru Chandal Dosh, which occurs when Jupiter (Guru) is positioned in conjunction with Rahu or Ketu in an individual's birth chart. This dosha is believed to bring challenges such as obstacles in education, career, health issues, and spiritual growth. The pooja aims to appease Jupiter and Rahu/Ketu, restoring balance and positive energies in life.

Key Features

Materials Needed:

Idol or Picture of Lord Jupiter (Brihaspati):- Often represented as a golden figure.

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

Yellow Clothes:- To symbolize Jupiter.

Rice (Akshat):- For offerings.

Kumkum and Chandan:- For applying on the idols and marking the altar.

Water:- For purification (aachaman).

Black Sesame Seeds:- Often used in offerings.

Prasad:- Sweets or other offerings to distribute after the pooja.

Steps to Perform Guru Chandal Dosh Nivaran Pooja:

Preparation:- Choose an auspicious day, preferably on a Thursday or during a favorable lunar phase.

• Clean the space where the pooja will take place and set up an altar.

Purification:- Take a bath and wear clean clothes.

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

Setting Up the Altar:- Place the idol or picture of Lord Jupiter on the altar.

• Offer yellow cloth as a symbol of respect.
• Apply kumkum and chandan on the idol.

Offering:

Begin the pooja with an invocation by chanting:- "Om Gurubhyo Namah".

• Offer fresh flowers, rice, black sesame seeds, and fruits to the idol.

Recitation of Mantras:- "Om Brihaspataye Namah", "Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya".

Recite the Guru Chandal Dosh Nivaran Mantra:- "Om Shreem Hleem Shreem Gurubhyo Namah".

Homa (Fire Ritual):- Perform a homa to invoke the blessings of the deities and purify the environment. This includes offerings of ghee and herbs into the sacred fire.

Aarti:- Perform Aarti in front of the idol while singing a hymn dedicated to Lord Jupiter or any preferred deity.

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

Conclusion

Conclude the pooja with gratitude, thanking the deities for their blessings.

Chant the mantra "Om Shanti Shantih" several times to end the ceremony.

Benefits of Guru Chandal Dosh Nivaran Pooja:

Mitigating Negative Effects:- Helps alleviate the adverse influences associated with Guru Chandal Dosh.

Enhancing Knowledge and Wisdom:- Promotes success in education and wisdom.

Encouraging Positive Relationships:- Fosters harmony in personal and professional relationships.

Spiritual Growth:- Aids in spiritual development and understanding.

Recurring Practice:- Regularly performing Guru Chandal Dosh Nivaran Pooja, especially during significant lunar phases or after major life changes, can help maintain positive energy and mitigate the effects of any astrological challenges.

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