Chowk · Varanasi
Surya Graha Shanti in Chowk
A traditional Sunday puja for Surya Dev, performed with arghya, red offerings and the Surya beej mantra to seek vitality, confidence and his blessings. Book an experienced Pandit for your home or venue in Chowk, Varanasi.
- Location
- Chowk, Varanasi
- Duration
- 2 to 3 hours for arghya, puja and a short jaap; 1 to 2 days for a full 7,000 jaap
- Where
- Home, venue or online
- Dakshina
- On WhatsApp
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Book Surya Graha Shanti in Chowk
- Dakshina
- Dakshina shared on WhatsApp
- Duration
- 2 to 3 hours for arghya, puja and a short jaap; 1 to 2 days for a full 7,000 jaap
At home in Chowk
A Pandit comes to your home, apartment or venue in and around Chowk, Varanasi.
Dakshina shared on WhatsApp
Online puja, live on video
Sankalp in your family's name, performed by a Pandit while you join live from anywhere.
Dakshina shared on WhatsApp
- No payment to enquire
- Vidhi and samagri confirmed first
- Your language and tradition
- Muhurat guidance
No payment on this website. Our team confirms Pandit availability, inclusions and dakshina on WhatsApp before you book.
Overview
Surya Graha Shanti for families in Chowk
Surya is the soul of the Navagraha, the visible source of light and life, associated in Jyotish with the self, vitality, confidence, leadership and one's relationship with father and authority. Surya Graha Shanti is a bright, uplifting ritual performed to honour him.
Chowk is the old commercial heart of Varanasi, a dense network of lanes filled with wholesale markets, silk and sari shops, sweet shops and tall old houses. It lies in the old city between Godowlia and Maidagin, with the lanes towards Kashi Vishwanath close by.
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.
Planning Your Puja in Chowk
Our Expert Pandits
Pandits who perform Surya Graha Shanti the traditional way, in your language.
Vedic Training
Pandits who have learned the rituals in the traditional way and perform the full vidhi.
Respect for Custom
North Indian, Telugu, Kannada and Tamil customs followed as your family practises them.
At Home or Online
In person in Hyderabad, Bangalore and Varanasi, or live on video from anywhere.
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What every PujaKarma booking follows.
Complete Vidhi
Every step of the ritual performed in order, as your family's tradition prescribes.
Samagri Guidance
A samagri list suited to your vidhi shared before the day, or arranged on request.
Muhurat Checked
Date and start time chosen with the Pandit according to the panchang.
Clear Dakshina
Dakshina and inclusions confirmed on WhatsApp before you book. Nothing is charged on this website.
Surya Graha Shanti Traditions in Varanasi
- Sunday mornings are the traditional time; plan to reach the ghat before sunrise if you want arghya on the Ganga.
- Ghats are crowded in the early morning during festival seasons, so allow extra time through the old city lanes.
- PujaKarma is not affiliated with any temple or kund. We arrange a Pandit for your own ritual.
How It Is Performed
Procedure
- 1Purification and Ganesh puja
- 2Sankalp
- 3Surya arghya
- 4Kalash and Navagraha invocation
- 5Surya Dev puja
- 6Surya beej mantra jaap
- 7Homam (optional)
- 8Aarti, daan and prasad
Usually included
- Experienced Pandit
- Sankalp with your name, gotra and birth details where relevant
- Surya arghya, puja and beej mantra jaap as per tradition
- Guidance on sunrise timing, venue (home or ghat) and preparation
- Samagri can be arranged on request
Samagri
- Copper lota for arghya
- Wheat
- Jaggery (gur)
- Red cloth
- Red flowers such as hibiscus or lotus
- Red chandan and roli
- Akshat
- Gangajal
- Kalash with mango leaves and coconut
- Betel leaves and supari
- Ghee diya, incense and camphor
- Fruits and wheat-based naivedya
Samagri can be arranged on request for delivery in Chowk.
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Why Choose PujaKarma in Chowk?
Traditional rituals, arranged simply and transparently.
Experienced Pandits
Pandits trained in Vedic rituals who follow your family's tradition and sampradaya.
Your Language
Pandits who speak Hindi, Telugu, Kannada or Tamil, where available, so the sankalp is understood.
Clear Before You Book
Vidhi, samagri and dakshina are confirmed on WhatsApp before you commit. No payment to enquire.
Muhurat Guidance
Help choosing an auspicious date and time, and a Pandit who arrives on time.
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Surya Graha Shanti in Chowk: FAQs
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Can a Pandit come to my home in Chowk for Surya Graha Shanti?
Yes. Share your location in Chowk, your preferred date and your family's tradition on WhatsApp. We confirm a Pandit who can come to your home, apartment or venue in and around Chowk, Varanasi, along with timing and pricing before you book.
How far in advance should I book Surya Graha Shanti in Chowk?
For popular muhurat dates and festival seasons, it helps to enquire a week or two ahead where possible. For other dates, shorter notice is often manageable, we confirm availability on WhatsApp.
How much does Surya Graha Shanti cost in Varanasi?
The cost depends on the vidhi, the number of Pandits, samagri and travel within Varanasi. We share a clear quote on WhatsApp after understanding your requirements, before you confirm anything.
Can the arghya be offered at the Ganga as part of the shanti?
Yes. Many families start with arghya at a ghat at sunrise and then complete the japa and havan at their stay. Tell us your hotel location so the Pandit can plan the morning.
Do I need my kundali for Surya Graha Shanti?
No. Your name and gotra are enough for the sankalp. To understand the Sun's placement in your chart, consult a qualified astrologer or book a kundali consultation.
Which day and time are best?
Sunday at sunrise is the traditional choice. Makar Sankranti and Ratha Saptami are also considered especially suitable.
Ready to Book Your Surya Graha Shanti in Chowk?
Share your address in Chowk, preferred date and family tradition. We'll confirm a Pandit and pricing on WhatsApp.