Kaal Sarp Dosh Puja In Ayodhya

About this puja

Kaal Sarp Dosh puja at Sautha Laxmi Temple, Ayodhya, performed by two pujaris.

In astrology, Kaal Sarp Dosh is said to arise when all seven planets sit between Rahu and Ketu in a horoscope. The person is then thought to come under the influence of Rahu and Ketu, which tradition regards as difficult. The Kaal Sarp Dosh puja is performed to ease this, and doing it in Ayodhya is considered beneficial. The puja is held at Sautha Laxmi Temple, with two pujaris conducting it. A sankalp is taken in the devotee's name. Lord Shiva and Lord Ganesh are then invoked to clear hurdles from the puja. Milk, flowers and other offerings are made with mantras. It ends with aarti and the taking of blessings.

Why devotees perform it

Devotees believe this puja helps ease the effects of Kaal Sarp Dosh. It is said to help in receiving the blessings of Rahu and Ketu. It is traditionally associated with more positivity and wealth. It is believed to make a person more sincere and positive in their work.

Samagri

• Betel nuts (सुपारी)
• Nine kalash (9 कलश)
• Coconut (नारियल)
• Milk (दूध)
• Kapoor (कपूर)
• Sugar (चीनी)
• Two gold snake idols (सोने की नाग मूर्ति)
• Honey (शहद)
• Fruits (फल)
• Ghee (घी)
• Seven gold snake idols (सोने की नाग मूर्ति)
• Panchamrit (पंचामृत)
• Flowers (पुष्प)
• Ganga jal (गंगाजल)

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