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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Shukra Graha Shanti in Varanasi
Shukra Graha Shanti is performed when Shukra, associated with marriage, comfort and the arts, is weak or afflicted in the kundali. In Varanasi the Pandit performs Shukra mantra jaap, offerings of white flowers, rice and white cloth, and a havan, usually on a Friday.
Couples and families often choose this puja when there are concerns about married life, and many add Lakshmi worship on the same Friday.
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 Shukra Graha Shanti
Varanasi's Pandits have a long tradition of graha shanti, and families often seek their guidance on the right remedy and jaap count for their kundali.
The city's music, weaving and craft traditions also mean many artists and craftspeople here pay attention to Shukra, which is traditionally linked with the arts.
Local traditions & timing
- Fridays are the most requested days.
- Families sometimes combine the puja with Lakshmi puja; tell us if you want both.
- Plan a morning slot to avoid old city traffic.
Where it's performed
- Your home in Varanasi
- Your hotel or guest house
- Online sankalp with a Varanasi Pandit
Planning tips
- Share your kundali for the sankalp.
- Keep white flowers, rice, white cloth and curd, or ask for samagri.
- Plan a Friday date where possible.
About Shukra Graha Shanti
A traditional Friday puja for Shukra, the graha of beauty, harmony and refinement, performed with white offerings and the Shukra beej mantra alongside Lakshmi worship.
Duration
2 to 3 hours for puja with a short jaap; 2 to 3 days for a full 16,000 jaap depending on the number of Pandits
Pricing
On enquiry
Online option
Available
Shukra Graha Shanti in Varanasi: FAQs
Why is Shukra Graha Shanti done on Friday?
Friday is traditionally associated with Shukra, so the puja is usually performed on that day.
Can couples do the puja together?
Yes. The sankalp can be taken for both, in person or online.
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