Navagraha Abhishekam is a highly beneficial and sacred Vedic ritual performed to appease the Navagrahas — the nine planetary deities who influence human life according to Vedic astrology. The nine Grahas are Surya (Sun), Chandra (Moon), Mangala (Mars), Budha (Mercury), Guru (Jupiter), Shukra (Venus), Shani (Saturn), Rahu, and Ketu.
This powerful abhishekam involves the ritual bathing of the Navagraha idols with various sacred substances, while chanting specific Graha mantras and Navagraha Stotram to invoke divine grace and remove doshas (planetary afflictions).
Each Graha is offered specific ingredients that correspond to its planetary energy:
- Milk for Moon and Venus (for peace and harmony)
- Water and Red Sandal for Mars (for courage and strength)
- Honey and Curd for Jupiter (for knowledge and prosperity)
- Black sesame and oil for Saturn (for justice and karmic balance)
- Raw rice and jaggery for Mercury (for intellect and communication)
- Sugarcane juice or wheat for Sun (for health and leadership)
- Mustard seeds and durva grass for Rahu and Ketu (for removal of obstacles)
Devotees also offer flowers, fruits, and colored clothes associated with each graha during the ritual.
Benefits of Navagraha Abhishekam:
- Reduces the malefic effects of planetary doshas (like Shani Dasha, Rahu-Ketu dosha, etc.)
- Enhances positive influences of beneficial grahas
- Brings peace, good health, success, and stability in life
- Helps in overcoming delays in marriage, career, and financial growth
This Abhishekam is especially powerful when performed on Saturdays, Amavasya, Pournami, or on days of Graha transitions (Graha Peyarchi).
