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
Navagraha Homam in Varanasi
Navagraha Homam offers ahutis to all nine grahas with their own mantras and samidha. In Varanasi, families often arrange it after a horoscope reading, or combine it with other rites during a visit to Kashi.
A Pandit sets up the Navagraha mandala, invokes each graha and completes the homam with purnahuti.
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 Navagraha Homam
Kashi has a long tradition of Jyotish and Vedic learning, and many families like to have graha shanti rites performed here by experienced Pandits.
Pandits in Varanasi can also advise on combining the homam with a specific graha shanti if one is suggested in the horoscope.
Local traditions & timing
- Share your horoscope details in advance if the homam was suggested by an astrologer.
- Old city homes are compact; a terrace suits the kund and the Navagraha mandala.
- Festival seasons bring heavy traffic; plan the timing with the Pandit.
Where it's performed
- Your home or terrace in Varanasi
- A hotel terrace, where allowed
- Online sankalp for family members elsewhere
Planning tips
- Keep names, gotra and birth details ready.
- Fix a muhurat with the Pandit.
- Ask for the nine types of samidha and grains to be arranged.
About Navagraha Homam
A fire ritual offering prayers to all nine planetary deities, traditionally performed for graha shanti.
Duration
3 to 4 hours
Pricing
On enquiry
Online option
Available
Navagraha Homam in Varanasi: FAQs
What is the difference between Navagraha Puja and Navagraha Homam?
The homam includes offerings into the fire for each graha, while the puja is centred on worship and mantra jaap. The Pandit can suggest which suits you.
Can Navagraha Homam be done during a short visit to Varanasi?
Yes. It usually takes three to four hours and can be planned around your stay.
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