Grahan dosh is spoken of in Vedic astrology when the Sun or Moon is joined by Rahu or Ketu in a birth chart. This pujan offers Surya or Chandra shanti with Rahu-Ketu jaap, Shiv abhishek and havan, performed by Pandit Mohit Tiwari Ji in Ujjain.
Significance
In Vedic astrology the Sun and Moon are the two luminaries, standing for the self and the mind. When Rahu or Ketu joins either of them in a chart, the yoga is called Surya Grahan or Chandra Grahan dosh, reminiscent of an eclipse. Devotees may feel that confidence, steadiness of mind or relationship with a parent is affected.
Tradition suggests worship of Surya (for the Sun) or Shiva and Chandra (for the Moon), along with Rahu-Ketu shanti, jaap and charity. The pujan can also be offered by those who were born near an eclipse, if they wish to seek peace.
Ujjain has been a centre of astronomy and timekeeping since ancient times, which is why it is regarded as a fitting place for graha shanti. This is a devotional offering and no result is promised.
Choose your package
- ₹3,100
Online Grahan Dosh Pujan
About 2.5 hours
- Sankalp in your name
- Luminary and Rahu-Ketu pujan with jaap
- Live video or recording
- Prasad blessings
- Online sankalp
- Live video
- ₹5,100
Standard Grahan Dosh Pujan
About 3 hours
- Pujan with you present in Ujjain
- Jaap, abhishek and havan
- Samagri arranged
- Prasad
- In person
- ₹9,100
Extended Grahan Dosh Shanti
About 5 hours
- Three pandits and a larger jaap
- Full havan and purnahuti
- Photos and video
- Brahmin bhojan
- Prasad
- In person
- Online sankalp
- Live video
Prices include pandit dakshina and samagri for the package shown. Travel and stay are not included.
Benefits devotees seek
- Devotees seek steadiness of mind and confidence
- Traditionally offered for harmony with parents
- Seeks calm for those born around an eclipse
- Combines luminary and Rahu-Ketu shanti
- Done in your name, in person or online
How the pujan is performed
- 1
Chart review and sankalp with your name and gotra
- 2
Ganesh pujan and kalash sthapana
- 3
Surya or Chandra pujan, as the chart indicates
- 4
Rahu-Ketu pujan
- 5
Shiv abhishek with Rudri path
- 6
Mantra jaap for the luminary and Rahu or Ketu
- 7
Havan and purnahuti
- 8
Aarti, prasad and blessings
Who usually performs it
- Those whose chart shows Sun or Moon with Rahu or Ketu
- People born around a solar or lunar eclipse
- Devotees advised graha shanti by their astrologer
- Anyone seeking peace for the mind
Samagri & offerings
- Red flowers and red sandal (for Surya)
- White flowers, rice and milk (for Chandra)
- Black sesame, blue cloth for Rahu-Ketu
- Ganga jal and bel patra
- Havan samagri and ghee
Best time
Sundays for Surya, Mondays for Chandra, Amavasya, and Purnima are traditionally preferred. Guruji fixes the exact muhurat after seeing your chart.
Details needed for the sankalp
Full name · Gotra · Date of birth · Time of birth · Place of birth · Your wish (sankalp)
Questions about this pujan
Is Grahan dosh the same as being born during an eclipse?
Not exactly. Grahan dosh is a yoga in the chart where the Sun or Moon sits with Rahu or Ketu. Birth during an eclipse is a separate circumstance, though devotees often perform shanti for both.
Should I fear this dosh?
No. This is a gentle devotional offering to seek peace. Guruji will explain what your chart shows in a calm and honest way.
Can it be done on an eclipse day?
Tradition has specific rules for eclipse days, including sutak. Guruji will advise the right day and time.