In Vedic astrology and Hindu tradition, the Navagrahas (the nine celestial influencers) are believed to govern the karmic destiny of every individual. While planetary positions at birth determine the course of one’s life, performing the is a powerful remedial measure (Upay) to mitigate negative influences, enhance positive energies, and bring stability to life.
| Planet | Presiding Deity | Grain (Dhanya) | Flower | Mantra (Short) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Shiva | Wheat | Red Lotus | Om Hreem Suryaya Namah | | Chandra | Gowri | Paddy/Rice | White Jasmine | Om Shreem Chandraya Namah | | Mangala | Subramanya | Toor Dal | Red Flower | Om Kram Mangalaya Namah | | Budha | Vishnu | Green Gram | Green Flower | Om Bram Budhaya Namah | | Guru | Brahma | Bengal Gram | Yellow Flower | Om Gram Gurave Namah | | Shukra | Lakshmi | White Beans | White Flower | Om Shreem Shukraya Namah | | Shani | Hanuman | Black Sesame | Blue/Dark Flower | Om Pram Shanaischaraya Namah | | Rahu | Durga | Horse Gram | Blue Flower | Om Rahuve Namah | | Ketu | Ganesha | Black Gram | Multi-colored | Om Ketave Namah | navagraha pooja vidhana