Kaal Sarp Dosha Puja In Ujjain

About this puja

A Kaal Sarp Dosh puja at Mangalnath Temple, Ujjain, performed for the effects of all planets lying between Rahu and Ketu.

Kaal Sarp Dosh is believed to form when all seven planets in a horoscope sit between Rahu and Ketu. Vedic astrology links it with delays, hurdles and struggles in different areas of life, such as marriage, relationships, career, money and stress. Devotees perform this puja to lessen these effects and ask for peace and progress. Ujjain, home to the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, is regarded as a fitting place for it. The puja is mainly held on the banks of the Shipra river, which is considered powerful for astrological and spiritual rites. The priest begins by invoking Lord Shiva and other deities, then chants mantras, offers flowers, fruits and other items, and performs special rituals aimed at the malefic effects of Rahu and Ketu. Crowds are heavy on days such as Amavasya and Nag Panchami.

Why devotees perform it

Devotees believe it eases the harmful planetary effects of the dosh Said to bring a sense of relief from strain Traditionally believed to support marital harmony and family peace Helps devotees seek progress in career and business Believed to encourage peace, positivity and spiritual growth

Samagri

• Hawan samagri (हवन सामग्री)
• Sweets (मिठाई)
• Fruits (फल)
• Betel leaves (पान के पत्ते)
• Betel nut (सुपारी)
• Sacred thread (मौली)
• Clothes (वस्त्र)
• Camphor (कपूर)
• Lamp (दीपक)
• Incense (धूप)
• Bel leaves (बिल्व पत्र)
• Flowers (फूल)
• Rice (चावल)
• Black sesame (काले तिल)
• Sugar (शक्कर)
• Honey (शहद)
• Ghee (घी)
• Curd (दही)
• Milk (दूध)
• Coconut (नारियल)
• Kalash (कलश)
• Snake idol pair (नाग-नागिन की जोड़ी)

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