The ritual bathing of the Shivling with milk, water, honey and other offerings while Pandits chant the Rudri (Sri Rudram), one of the most loved Shiva pujas.
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Varanasi · Kashi · Banaras
Grahan Dosh Shanti Puja in Varanasi
Eclipses hold a special place in Kashi. Many devotees take a dip in the Ganga during or after a grahan, and families who are advised a Grahan Dosh Shanti often choose to perform it here.
A Pandit performs japa for Surya, Chandra, Rahu and Ketu, along with daan and a short havan, at your home or stay after the eclipse or on a suitable date.
ब्रह्मा मुरारिस्त्रिपुरान्तकारी भानुः शशी भूमिसुतो बुधश्च।
गुरुश्च शुक्रः शनिराहुकेतवः सर्वे ग्रहाः शान्तिकरा भवन्तु॥
Brahmā murāris tripurāntakārī bhānuḥ śaśī bhūmisuto budhaś ca, guruś ca śukraḥ śani rāhu ketavaḥ sarve grahāḥ śāntikarā bhavantu.
Why Varanasi
Why families choose Varanasi for Grahan Dosh Shanti Puja
Bathing in the Ganga at the time of an eclipse is a long observed tradition in Varanasi, and the ghats fill with devotees on eclipse days.
Varanasi Pandits are familiar with the sutak rules and the order of snan, japa and daan, which families find reassuring.
Local traditions & timing
- Eclipse days bring very large crowds and traffic restrictions near the main ghats.
- Temples usually close during the sutak period; plan the puja for after the eclipse.
- PujaKarma arranges a Pandit for your own shanti and is not affiliated with any temple.
Where it's performed
- A ghat for the snan, followed by puja at your stay
- Your home in Varanasi
- Your hotel or guest house
- Online sankalp with a Varanasi Pandit
Planning tips
- Book well ahead of a known eclipse date; Pandits are in high demand.
- Share birth details if the shanti is for a birth during an eclipse.
- Keep items for daan ready, such as grain, cloth or sesame, as advised by the Pandit.
About Grahan Dosh Shanti Puja
A shanti puja traditionally performed when a birth chart shows Grahan Yog, or for a person born during a solar or lunar eclipse.
Duration
2.5 to 4 hours
Pricing
On enquiry
Online option
Available
Grahan Dosh Shanti Puja in Varanasi: FAQs
Should the shanti be done during the eclipse itself?
Japa is often done during the eclipse and the puja and havan afterwards, but practice varies. The Pandit will explain the order for your date.
Is this also done for a child born during an eclipse?
Yes, that is one of the common reasons. Share the birth details and the Pandit will guide you on timing.
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