Surya Grahan Dosh Puja In Ujjain

About this puja

A Vedic puja in Ujjain for Surya Grahan Dosh, when Rahu or Ketu afflicts the Sun in the birth chart.

Surya Grahan Dosh Puja is performed in Ujjain. The dosh is said to arise when Rahu or Ketu falls in line with Surya (the Sun) in a person's birth chart, forming a Grahan Yoga. Tradition links it with career obstacles and strained relationships. Because the Sun stands for the soul, leadership and confidence, an afflicted Sun is also said to affect reputation, government matters and ties with a father or people in authority. The puja begins with the sankalp in the devotee's name. The pujari invokes Lord Ganesh to clear hurdles, then Lord Surya together with Lord Shiva, using mantras and prayers. Flowers, fruits and other offerings are made, and the puja closes with aarti. For Surya Rahu Grahan Dosh, the rites also cover Surya mantra jaap and a Rahu shanti path, followed by a Navgraha havan with aahuti, done by priests as per Vedic vidhi. Devotees consider Ujjain, the city of Lord Shiva, a fitting place for this remedy and believe it helps restore balance and strengthen the Sun's positive influence.

Why devotees perform it

Devotees believe it helps reduce the effects of Surya Grahan Dosh It is believed to support growth in the devotee's career

Samagri

• Coconut (नारियल)
• Supari or areca nut (सुपारी)
• Betel leaf (पान)
• Dhoop or incense (धूप)
• Diya or lamp (दीप)
• Gulal (गुलाल)
• Akshat or rice (अक्षत)
• Roli (रोली)
• Red sandalwood (लाल चंदन)
• Copper kalash (तांबे का कलश)
• Bhagwan Surya idol (प्रतिमा)
• Bhagwan Surya photo (फोटो)

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