Budh Graha Shanti in Varanasi

Budh Graha Shanti samagri list

• Whole green moong
• Green cloth
• Durva grass
• Tulsi leaves
• Green bangles or green items (as per custom)
• Seasonal flowers
• Kalash with mango leaves and coconut
• Roli, akshat and chandan
• Betel leaves and supari
• Ghee diya, incense and camphor
• Modak or laddoo for Ganesh worship
• Fruits and naivedya
• Apamarg samidha (if homam is included)
• Havan samagri and ghee (if homam is included)

The Pandit confirms the final list for your family's vidhi, and Pandit ji can arrange the samagri in Varanasi at an additional cost, agreed after discussion.

Budh Graha Shanti vidhi, step by step

1. 1Purification and Ganesh puja. After achaman and pavitrikaran, Lord Ganesha is worshipped with durva, which is closely linked with Budh worship.
2. 2Sankalp. The Pandit takes a sankalp with your name, gotra, birth details if shared, and intention.
3. 3Kalash and Navagraha invocation. A kalash is established and the Navagraha invoked, with Budh installed on green cloth.
4. 4Budh Dev puja. Budh is offered whole moong, green leaves, tulsi, flowers and his Vedic mantra.
5. 5Budh beej mantra jaap. The Budh beej mantra is recited for the agreed count, commonly 9,000 for a full anushthan, or a shorter count.
6. 6Homam (optional). A homam with apamarg (chirchita) samidha, traditionally associated with Budh, may be performed.
7. 7Aarti, daan and prasad. Aarti is performed, and daan such as green moong, green cloth or stationery for students may be offered.