Rahu Shanti Puja And Jaap In Ujjain

About this puja

Rahu Mahadasha Shanti Puja and Jaap in Ujjain with 9,000 jaaps by five Brahmins and Rahu daan.

Rahu Mahadasha Shanti Puja is performed to lessen the troublesome effects of Rahu, a shadow planet said to cause many kinds of difficulty in life. Doing it in Ujjain is considered beneficial. The sankalp is taken in the devotees' names. Rahu Grah is worshipped with mantras and Vedic rites. Then 9,000 jaaps are chanted and an offering is made to Rahu Grah. Aarti follows, and devotees take the blessings of all the gods. Five Brahmins perform the puja and jaap. Ujjain, home to the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga and closely tied to Lord Shiva, is regarded as a very auspicious place for Rahu Shanti Puja. Devotees believe that pandits following proper mantras here bring clarity, protection, peace and a positive direction in life. Advance planning is helpful on busy days such as Mahashivratri, Mondays, Shravan month and Pradosh Vrat.

Why devotees perform it

Devotees believe it brings well-being and clears negative energy Said to bring peace and prosperity Traditionally believed to help one focus on one task at a time and avoid Rahu's distractions and confusion Helps devotees seek strength and courage to face negative forces

Samagri

• Blue sapphire (नीलम)
• Silver (चांदी)
• Coconut (नारियल)
• Mustard oil (सरसों का तेल)
• Urad dal (उड़द दाल)
• Black sesame (काला तिल)
• Blue cloth (नील वस्त्र)

Frequently asked questions