Navgrah Puja Vidhi, Mantras and When to Do It
Navgrah puja is a traditional prayer to all nine grahas together: Surya, Chandra, Mangal, Budh, Guru, Shukra, Shani, Rahu and Ketu. It includes sankalp, Ganesh puja, kalash sthapana, invoking the grahas on a navgrah mandal, the beej mantra of each graha, havan and aarti. There is no single fixed day; the pandit chooses a muhurat from the panchang.
- Fee in Dehradun
- Navgrah Puja ₹21,000
- At the Kalimath temple
- ₹5,000 extra, performed by the temple's own priest
- Performed by
- Pandit Shri Prakash Benjwal (Dehradun) · Pandit Shri Harsh Deoshali (Kalimath temple)
- Book
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This is a summary of a Hindi guide
The full guide, with each step explained, is in Hindi: नवग्रह पूजा विधि, मंत्र और कब करें.
When families usually do Navgrah puja
- When a kundli reading discusses more than one graha.
- When a mahadasha or antardasha changes, as per family faith.
- Before griha pravesh, a marriage or a new business.
- As a general prayer for peace in the household.
Rahu kaal, eclipses and sutak days are traditionally avoided. The pandit confirms the date from the panchang.
The vidhi in brief
- Purification and sankalp (name, gotra if known, purpose).
- Ganesh puja and kalash sthapana.
- Navgrah mandal: the nine grahas are invoked and worshipped.
- Mantra jaap for each graha, then havan with each graha's traditional samidha.
- Aarti, kshama prarthana and daan, as you are able.
The nine graha beej mantras
| Graha | Beej mantra |
|---|---|
| Surya (Sun) | ॐ ह्रां ह्रीं ह्रौं सः सूर्याय नमः |
| Chandra (Moon) | ॐ श्रां श्रीं श्रौं सः चंद्रमसे नमः |
| Mangal (Mars) | ॐ क्रां क्रीं क्रौं सः भौमाय नमः |
| Budh (Mercury) | ॐ ब्रां ब्रीं ब्रौं सः बुधाय नमः |
| Guru (Jupiter) | ॐ ग्रां ग्रीं ग्रौं सः गुरवे नमः |
| Shukra (Venus) | ॐ द्रां द्रीं द्रौं सः शुक्राय नमः |
| Shani (Saturn) | ॐ प्रां प्रीं प्रौं सः शनैश्चराय नमः |
| Rahu | ॐ भ्रां भ्रीं भ्रौं सः राहवे नमः |
| Ketu | ॐ स्रां स्रीं स्रौं सः केतवे नमः |
The number of repetitions depends on the tradition and purpose; the pandit will advise it.
Who performs it, and fees
Anyone can have Navgrah puja done; a family member can take the sankalp on someone's behalf. Through Kalimath Astrology, Navgrah puja in Dehradun is performed by Pandit Shri Prakash Benjwal at Kedarpuram, Pilikothi, Dehradun, for ₹21,000. At the Kalimath temple it is ₹5,000 extra and is performed by the temple's own priest. Online puja is available. See all puja services in Dehradun and the puja price list.
A puja is an act of faith. We do not promise any result, and it is not a substitute for medical, legal or financial advice. This guide was written by BS Rawat, astrologer, with 17 years of experience.
How to book Navgrah puja in Dehradun
Navgrah puja in Dehradun: Navgrah Puja ₹21,000, performed by Pandit Shri Prakash Benjwal. Kalimath temple option: +₹5,000, performed by the temple's own priest. Online puja is available. Full puja price list.
- WhatsApp or call +91 99772 50909 and name the puja, and whether you want it in Dehradun, at the Kalimath temple or online.
- Share the details: the name of the person the puja is for, the gotra if known, birth details if you have them, and your preferred date.
- We confirm the pandit, the place, the date and the fee with you before booking.
After you book, we explain on WhatsApp what the puja price includes and what you need to bring.
Faith, not guarantees
A puja is an act of faith and tradition. Kalimath Astrology does not promise or guarantee any result, and a puja is not a substitute for medical, legal or financial advice. Booking a puja is always your choice.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Navgrah puja?
A traditional prayer to all nine grahas of Vedic astrology in one ritual, with mantra jaap and havan.
Which day is right for Navgrah puja?
There is no single fixed day. Many families choose a Sunday or another auspicious tithi; the pandit confirms the muhurat from the panchang.
What are the Navgrah beej mantras?
Each graha has its own beej mantra, for example ॐ ह्रां ह्रीं ह्रौं सः सूर्याय नमः for Surya and ॐ भ्रां भ्रीं भ्रौं सः राहवे नमः for Rahu. The full list is in the table above.
How many times should the mantra be chanted?
It depends on the tradition and the purpose of the puja. The pandit will advise the jaap count.
How much is Navgrah puja in Dehradun?
₹21,000 in Dehradun. At the Kalimath temple it is ₹5,000 extra, performed by the temple's own priest.
What does the puja fee include?
The fee is confirmed with you before you book. After you book, we explain on WhatsApp what the puja price includes and what you need to bring.