Guide to Pujas, Festivals and Homas

Graha Shanti Puja is undertaken with the goal of reducing the negative effects of the planets that are malefic. It improves the positive energies of a person and the family performing this puja. The planets or grahas for whom this puja is performed are the Sun, Moon, Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Venus, Saturn and the two shadow planets Rahu and Ketu. These are called the Navagrahas.

We arrange for Graha Shanti Puja remotely at the Pandit’s place. Pooja will be performed on your name and gothra. Pooja will be live streamed and pooja videos will be shared with you on whatsapp. Pooja will be performed by Pandit Rahul Karnatak who is a very experienced priest and featured in The Times of India. Contact us now for booking this pooja.

These Navgraha are the basis of all astrological or horoscopic calculations and predictions of a person. It has a huge influence on our lives. It affects our marriage, career, health and finance. The calculations of the horoscope are related to the positions of the Grahas in the current time. If any of these Grahas turns malefic, it creates problems in one’s life, affecting various aspects of it.

Perform the Graha Shanti Puja to remove these ‘doshas’ for increasing wealth, fame, happiness and establish peace in life.

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Who should perform Graha Shanti Puja?

• Performed by a person whose planets or Grahas are in a bad position in their horoscope.
• It is performed by a person who is facing problems or wants to improve an aspect of his life like wealth, health, profession, family, dream, marriage, etc.
• People having severe Mangala Dosha or Sadesati also perform this Puja.

What are the benefits of performing Graha Shanti Puja?

The benefits of Graha Shanti Puja are:

• Helps drive away all the Graha doshas or negative energies of the person conducting the Puja.
• Helps purify the surrounding of the house with holy vibes.
• Increases the positive energies, health, and wealth of a person and also bestows the home with peace and prosperity.
• Ensures to prevent any unfortunate events from taking place to the person or the family who conducts the Puja. It removes any obstacles that come in the life of a person and protects them from evil eyes.

Performing Graha Shanti Puja before a wedding

• The puja helps to get rid of all the negative energies of the person doing the pooja.
• It also helps to purify the surroundings with holy vibes and also bestows the house with peace and prosperity.
• It helps to remove all the obstacles that may come in the life of the couple and gives them protection from the evil eyes.
• Another benefit of this puja is to ensure that there is no negative effect on your spouse’s planets on you.

When should one perform Graha Shanti Puja?

• Perform the Graha Shanti Puja on a special day or Muhurat to get the maximum benefits.
• Derive the Muhurat of the person conducting the pooja in accordance with the position of the different planets in the horoscope.

What materials are required to perform the Graha Shanti Puja?

• The essential materials required for conducting the puja are – Haldi, Camphor, Sandalwood (Chandan), Lamps, Incense Stick (Agarbatti), Coconuts, Variety of Flowers, Rice, Betel Leaves, Sweets, Betel Nuts, Kumkum, Sesame Oils, Variety of Fruits, Milk, Honey, Yoghurt, Sugar, and Ghee.
• Other requirements include Ganga Jal, Havan Samagri, Shankha, Red Thread, Durba Grass, Bowls, Plates, Navgraha Yantra and colours and flowers to decorate the Rangoli and the house.

How to perform Graha Shanti Puja?

It is important to know which Graha is affecting the person to perform the puja effectively. Worship the God that rules the Graha or is in a bad position in the horoscope.

• It is preferable to keep a fast from dawn to dusk on the day of the Puja.
• The priest performs the puja and the head of the family takes the Sankalp. He offers flowers, mango leaves, rice, and grain, and prays for the well-being of the house and all its members by chanting mantras and reciting all their names.
• The Navgraha Mantra is chanted while the puja and Homam are performed. Worship the God of the planet that is weak. Conduct the Puja with full devotion and dedication.
• Perform the Havan and worship the deity.
• Donate foods and clothes. Distribute the Prasad to all members.
• After the puja, dig a pit, place all the materials used in the puja and cover it.

What is the cost of performing Graha Shanti Puja?

The cost of performing the puja including GST ranges from Rs. 4,500/- to Rs. 10,000/-.

Two Pandits perform the puja. The puja is performed in a prescribed manner with the Nava Dravyas of the 9 planets. One recites the 108 namavali of the 9 planets followed by the recital of 108 Navagraha Sooktam. The participants also recite the Sri Rudram followed by the homam. Four Pandits perform the Sri Rudram Homam.

What should one wear for the puja?

• As this is a very auspicious puja, it is advised that everyone invited dresses in traditional Indian wear. Ethnic wear is ideal for the puja. For women and girls, salwar – kurta, sarees, or churidars can be worn. For men, kurtas are recommended.
• However, it is advised one avoid wearing only black or only white for the puja as it is not considered entirely pious to wear these colours.
• One should also avoid wearing leather accessories for the puja.

What are the other pujas to be conducted?

Apart from the Graha Shanti Puja, it is also advised to perform the Vastu Shanti Puja as and when necessary. One should also confer with their respective trusted astrologers or gurus before performing such pujas.

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Laghu Rudrabhishek is a very important ritual in which the Panchamarit Pooja is offered to Lord Shiva. Nevertheless, this pooja is performed by experienced priests and they recite very powerful mantras. Moreover, these mantras bring good luck and fulfil all the desires of the person who performs the pooja.

We arrange for Rudrabhishek remotely at the Pandit’s place. Pooja will be performed on your name and gothra. Pooja will be live streamed and videos will be shared with you on whatsapp. Pooja will be performed by Pandit Rahul Karnatak who is a very experienced priest and featured in The Times of India. Contact us now for booking this pooja.

5 Jyotirlinga in Maharashtra are the best places to perform Laghu Rudrabishek Pooja. You can also perform this pooja at the popular 12 jyotirlingas.

Also, Lord Shiva is the destroyer of all the evil and the Supreme being. Nevertheless, the worship of the Lord also spreads spirituality and peace in the lives of human beings.

Laghu Rudrabhishek is one of the rudras of Lord Shiva. Nevertheless, it is also popular as the Maha Rudra Abhishek. Moreover, Laghu Rudrabhishek pooja is also the best way to overcome all the issues and problems of health, wealth and prosperity.

Types of Rudrabhishek Pooja

The difference between various Rudrabhishek is basically based on the puja duration. There are 6 types of Rudrabhishek as given –

Pooja Types	Process	Duration	Significance
1) Rudrabhishek Puja	Ganesh Pooja + Shiv Pooja	Duration – 2 hrs	This Rudrabhishek is performed to invoke Rudra, the most powerful cosmic force mentioned in the Vedas.
2) Maha Rudrabhishek	Ganesh Pooja + Gori Pooja + Shiv Pooja + Havan	Duration – 4 hrs	Maha Rudrabhishek is performed for Lord Shiva to get rid of the negative effects of all the nine planets and achieve victory over death.
3) Laghu Rudrabhishek	Ganesh Pooja+ Navgraha Pooja + Shiv Pooja + Havan	Duration – 6 hrs	In Laghu Rudrabhishek, Panchamarit Pooja is offered to Lord Shiva which fulfils all the desires of the person who performs the pooja.
4) Avirat Bham Bham Pooja	Bham Bham Pooja + Maha Rudrabhishek	Duration – 5 Days, 7 Days, 11 Days & 15 Days	This puja purifies the soul and body and performed in your name and Gotra.
5) Rudra Samhita Path Yagya	Rudri Path + Havan	Duration 7 Days	The life of Shiva is described in the Rudra Samhita. The story of war and destruction is mentioned in detail.
6) Shiv Mahapuran Path Yagya	Path + Havan	Duration 11 Days	This pooja starts with women taking out Kalash Yatra by singing Mangal songs. The story of Shiv Mahapurana Katha is narrated by an experinced priest to the devotees.

Who should perform Laghu Rudrabhishek Pooja?

• This pooja is to be performed by the person who is suffering from any diseases or ailments.
• Moreover, if one wants harmony and peace in the family relations then one can perform this pooja.
• Also if a person is finding hard to attain success, then this pooja is helpful.
• But one must perform it under an experienced priest’s direction.

What are the benefits of doing Laghu Rudrabhishek Pooja?

Here are the benefits of doing Laghu Rudrabhishek Puja:

• This pooja reduces the bad effects of Ashlesha, Punarvasu, and Pushya Nakshatras.
• It purifies the soul and body and brings prosperity, good health, and peace in one’s life.
• It also reduces the bad effects of the afflicted moon.
• This pooja also helps to get rid of different ailments and diseases.
• It can also help for the upliftment in spirituality.
• This pooja also helps to improve the leadership qualities and eliminates any doshas in the life of the individual.
• This pooja also smoothens the married lives of the couples and improves the well being of a person.

When should I perform Laghu Rudrabhishek Pooja?

• Performing this pooja on the day of Mahashivratri is very auspicious. Moreover, it falls on the 14th night of the full moon.
• Moreover, the pooja starts with the bath of lingam which the devotees call ‘panchayavya’ ie. curd, honey, milk, cow dung, ghee.
• Laghu Rudrabhishek is also very auspicious when performed in Shravan Month.
• One can also consult the priest and decide an auspicious day for conducting this pooja.
• One can also perform this pooja during the month of Shravan.
• This pooja can also take place during Amavasya, Makarsankranti, individual’s anniversaries or birth dates.

How to perform Laghu Rudrabhishek Pooja?

What are the materials required for Laghu Rudrabhishek Pooja?

Materials Required	Materials Required
Coconut	Dry Fruits
Fruits	Honey
Sweets	Curd
Betel Leaves	Supaari
Rice	Cinamon
Janeyu	Panchamrit
Moli	Koosha
Roli	Dhruva
Flowers	Sindoor
Ganth Bandhan Cloth	Kalash
Gangajal	Gulaal

The materials required for the pooja are the usual requirements and they might differ from pandit to pandit. Moreover, other materials required include Paata, Ganesh Lakshmi idol, Rahman Vastra samagri, Sandalwood, Aluminium Tray, Kesar, Ghee, Yellow Sarson, Ring or Pratima, Gulal, Dakshina, etc.

However, it is very important that the person performing the pooja should wear new clothes. Males should wear dhoti, Gamcha, and white napkin. Females should wear a new sari, blouse and other things as per the requirements.

Where to perform Laghu Rudrabhishek Pooja?

• One can perform this Abhishek pooja in any of the Lord Shiva temples.
• Also, one can perform this pooja Trimbakeshwar in Nashik, Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain, Omkareshwar temple in Indore.
• Also, Nageshwar temple in Gujarat, Somnath temple in Gujarat and many other places are also good to perform this pooja. One can consult an expert for it.

What is the cost of performing Laghu Rudrabhishek Pooja?

Moreover, the cost of performing this Abhishek ritual varies from temple to temple but it is usually around Rs. 5000 to Rs. 7000.

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Maha Rudrabhishek is a ritual dedicated to Lord Shiva and performed to get rid of the negative effects of planet Saturn. Also, through this pooja, one seeks the blessings of Lord Shiva. Moreover, the month of Shravan is dedicated to Lord Shiva according to the ancient Hindu Vedic calendar and Hindu mythology.

For NRI’s who cannot travel to India, we arrange for Rudrabhishek remotely at the Pandit’s place. Pooja will be performed on your name and gothra. Pooja videos will be shared with you on whatsapp. Pooja will be performed by Pandit Rahul Karnatak who is a very experienced priest and featured in The Times of India. Whatsapp us now for booking this pooja.

Travel to 5 Jyotirlingas in Maharashtra and perform Rudrabhsihek for amazing benefits.

Maha Rudrabhishek
Cost	₹ 12,000.00
Deity	Lord Shiva
Time needed	1 hour
Temples Performed	Shiva Temples

Lord Shiva is also considered as the supreme of all gods and the source of creation. However, there is an immense relationship between Lord Shiva, Saturn, and Rudra.

Panchamrut pooja is offered to lord Mahakaleshwar along with reciting powerful hymns that will fulfil the wishes of the person who is performing this Abhishek.

During the incarnation of Lord Vishnu as Sri Rama, he performed Rudrabhishek pooja at Rameswaram before crossing the sea. He worshipped Lord Shiva as the Rudra form. So, this is one of the greatest Poojas that will remove all the obstacles.

This pooja takes place with full spirituality as well as rituals. Listening to the Rudram Mantra and chanting benefits the devotees and removes all sins. In order to perform this pooja, devotees make homa kundas within the worship area.

Types of Rudrabhishek Pooja

The difference between various Rudrabhishek is basically based on the puja duration. There are 6 types of Rudrabhishek as given –

Pooja Types	Process	Duration	Significance
1) Rudrabhishek Puja	Ganesh Pooja + Shiv Pooja	Duration – 2 hrs	This Rudrabhishek is performed to invoke Rudra, the most powerful cosmic force mentioned in the Vedas.
2) Maha Rudrabhishek	Ganesh Pooja + Gori Pooja + Shiv Pooja + Havan	Duration – 4 hrs	Maha Rudrabhishek is performed for Lord Shiva to get rid of the negative effects of all the nine planets and achieve victory over death.
3) Laghu Rudrabhishek	Ganesh Pooja+ Navgraha Pooja + Shiv Pooja + Havan	Duration – 6 hrs	In Laghu Rudrabhishek, Panchamarit Pooja is offered to Lord Shiva which fulfils all the desires of the person who performs the pooja.
4) Avirat Bham Bham Pooja	Bham Bham Pooja + Maha Rudrabhishek	Duration – 5 Days, 7 Days, 11 Days & 15 Days	This puja purifies the soul and body and performed in your name and Gotra.
5) Rudra Samhita Path Yagya	Rudri Path + Havan	Duration 7 Days	The life of Shiva is described in the Rudra Samhita. The story of war and destruction is mentioned in detail.
6) Shiv Mahapuran Path Yagya	Path + Havan	Duration 11 Days	This pooja starts with women taking out Kalash Yatra by singing Mangal songs. The story of Shiv Mahapurana Katha is narrated by an experinced priest to the devotees.

Who should perform Maha Rudrabhishek?

• The person who wants to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva and desires to remove all the obstacles in one’s life must perform this pooja.
• This pooja takes place to wash away afflictions and sins of the individual and to maintain the happiness, peace and prosperity in one’s life.
• Hence, it is the most powerful and sacred pooja which brings prosperity in one’s life.
• Therefore, one can perform it to get rid of financial and health problems.

Maha Rudrabhishek Benefits

Here’s a list of benefits of doing Maha Rudrabhishek:

• This pooja is very beneficial to vanish the negativity from life and it helps to bring happiness and success in one’s life.
• This pooja also helps in a healthy mind and good spirit.
• It also removes the problems prevailing for a long time.
• The main purpose of this pooja is to wash off one’s sins and afflictions.
• This pooja helps in bringing peace and happiness along with family togetherness.
• This pooja helps to remove the evil effects of the Punarvasu, Ashlesha Nakshatras and the Pushya.
• Also, it is very beneficial for the people born with the Karka zodiac sign.

When should I perform Maha Rudrabhishek?

• On the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri, the priests bathe the shiv linga with milk, water, and honey.
• This holy pooja should take place on this day which brings the blessing of lord shiva to oneself.
• Nevertheless, the day is very auspicious for getting the blessings of Lord Shiva.
• Maha Rudrabhishek is also very auspicious when performed in Shravan Month.
• Performing pooja on this day helps one to gain the merciful blessings of lord shiva.
• Moreover, Lord Shiva is considered to be very happy during this day and fulfils all the desires of the devotees.
• However, one can also consult the priest and accordingly find the appropriate day to perform Maha Rudra Abhishek pooja.

How to perform Maha Rudrabhishek?

What are the materials required for this pooja?

These are the materials required for the pooja –

Materials Required	Materials Required
Milk	Flowers
Gangajal	Fruits
Sugarcane Juice	Betel Nuts
Fruit Juice	Coconut
Coconut Water	Woolen Asan
Panchamrit	Camphor/Kapur
Clothes	Matchsticks

• However, Panchamrit which is required for the pooja is a mixture of cow milk, sugar, honey, curd and ghee.
• Moreover, during maha Rudra Abhishek pooja the Shiva Linga should face in the North direction.
• Also, the devotee should be facing towards the east with respect to the shiv linga.
• Nevertheless, the devotee should sit in a particular asana while performing the Maha Rudra Abhishekam Puja preferably on the wool asan.

Where to perform Maha Rudrabhishek?

• You can perform the Rudrabhishek Puja at Trimbakeshwar Temple, Nashik. You can come here to perform Puja.
• Also, if you are unable to come here, we can perform the Puja on behalf of you.
• You have to provide us with the names and the Gotras of the people for whom you want to perform the Puja.
• We will also send you the bhog of the Puja at your address after the completion of the Puja through a post.
• We will also provide you with pictures of us commencing the Puja with your name.
• Also, one can perform Maha Rudrabhishek pooja in any of Lord Shiva Temple.
• Prominent temples where people perform Maha Rudrabhishek are Omkareshwar temple in Indore, Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain, Somnath temple in Gujarat.
• Moreover, Nageshwar temple in Gujarat and  Baidyanath, Kashi and Rameshwaram are also popular choices.

Do you know the 12 popular Jyotirlingas where Maha Rudrabhishek is performed?

One should consult an expert to decide the place and time for the puja.

What is the cost of performing Maha Rudrabhishek?

• The cost of performing the pooja is normally Rs.1100.
• However, depending upon the type of pooja ie.12 Rudrabhisheka, Ekadasa Rudrabhishekam Pooja or Maha-Rudram Yagya, the cost can vary between Rs.12,000 to Rs.18,000.
• It also depends upon the number of priests taking part and time spent by them.

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