Rudra Abhishek & Graha Shanti Puja

Introduction to Rudra Abhishek & Graha Shanti Puja

Rudra Abhishek & Graha Shanti Puja is a sacred Hindu ritual combining the worship of Lord Shiva in His Rudra form with prayers and offerings to the Navagrahas (nine planetary deities). Graha Shanti Puja is performed alongside the Rudra worship to pacify unfavourable planetary influences, reduce the effects of Graha Doshas and seek harmony, protection, prosperity and overall well-being.

Importance and Significance of Rudra Abhishek & Graha Shanti Puja

To receive the blessings of Lord Shiva – Rudra Abhishek is performed with devotion to seek Shiva’s grace, protection and spiritual strength.

To reduce adverse planetary influences – Graha Shanti Puja seeks to pacify unfavourable effects associated with the Navagrahas and planetary Doshas in the horoscope.

To remove obstacles and difficulties – The Puja is traditionally performed when seeking divine assistance in overcoming challenges affecting personal, family and professional life.

To promote peace and harmony – The combined worship seeks greater positivity, emotional stability and harmony within the household.

To seek prosperity and success – Devotees perform the Puja with Sankalpa for progress in career, business, education, finances and other important areas of life.

To support health and well-being – Prayers are offered to Lord Shiva and the Navagrahas seeking strength, protection and overall well-being.

To seek protection from negative influences – Shiva worship and Graha Shanti rituals are traditionally performed for spiritual purification and protection.

To strengthen spiritual connection – Vedic mantra chanting, Abhishek, Puja and Havan encourage devotion, discipline and spiritual awareness.

To promote family welfare – The Puja may be performed with Sankalpa for peace, protection, prosperity and well-being of the entire family.

List of Puja Materials

Below is a comprehensive list of commonly used materials for Rudra Abhishek & Graha Shanti Puja. Items may vary slightly based on regional traditions and priestly guidance.

• A. Things from Nepali Puja Material Shop or Nepali Grocery Store :

  अबिर (Red Pigment Powder), केशरी (Yellow Pigment Powder), सिन्दूर (Vermilion), श्रीखण्ड (Sandalwood Powder), रक्तचन्दन (Red Sandalwood Powder), भष्म (Ash Dust), पञ्चपल्लव (Dried Mango Leaves), सर्वौषधि (Sarwaushadhi), पञ्चरत्न (Pancharatna), सप्तमृत्तिका (Saptamrittika), पञ्चगव्य (Panchagavya), पोटलिका सामाग्री (Dried Neem, Gorochan Leaf), रक्षा बन्धन (Coloured Sacred Thread), सरसिउं (Yellow Mustard), कुश (Dried Holy Grass), जौ (Dried Barley), कालो तिल (Black Sesame Seed), गोकुल धूप (Incense), लावा (Roasted Paddy), फूल मिठाई (White Sweet Found in Pasupati), अगरबत्ती (Incense Stick), ५ वा ७ सुते कातेको बत्ती (Cotton Wick), कपुर (Camphor) – 1 Packet, तुलसीपत्र (Dried Holy Basil Leaves), जनै (Holy Thread) – 5 Pieces, सुपारी (Dried Betel Nut) – 5 Pieces, जजन्का (Coloured Thread), ल्वाङ (Cloves), सुकमेल (Cardamom), अत्तर (Attar – Scent), रातो कपडा (Red Cloth), सेतो कपडा (White Cloth), पहेंलो कपडा (Yellow Cloth), नवग्रह यन्त्र (Nawagraha Yantra), सौभाग्य सामाग्री (Decoratives eg: Bangles)

• B. Things from the Shopping Centre (e.g. Woolworths, Nepali/Indian Grocery) :

  दुध् (Milk), दही (Yoghurt), घिउ (Ghee), चिनी वा सख्खर (Sugar or Jaggery), मह (Honey), तोरिको वा तिलको तेल (Mustard/Sesame Oil), चामल (3 Kg Rice Grains), सलाई (Match Box), रेखिको लागि चामलको पिठो (Coarse Rice Flour), टपरी वा प्लेट (Paper Plates), दुना वा ब्बल (Paper Bowls), चम्चा (Wooden Spoons), फलफुल (Fruits), मिठाई (Sweets), पानीवाला नरिवल (Watery Coconut), सुक्खा नरिवल (Dry Coconut), आल्मोनियम ट्रे (Medium Aluminium Tray), जिपलक (Sandwich Bag)

• C. Things from the Warehouse (e.g. Bunnings) :

  बालुवा वा माटो ५ किलो (5 Kg Sand or Earth), हवन समिधा ३३ ओटा (33 Sticks for Havan), आल्मोनियम ट्रे २ ओटा (2 Aluminium Trays)

• D. Things from the Garden :

  फुल (Flowers), दुबो (Holy Grass), आंपको पत्ता-५ ओटा (Min. 5 Mango Leaves), पिपलको पत्ता-५ ओटा (Min 5 Peepal Leaves), पानको पत्ता-५ ओटा (Min 5 Betel Leaves), तुलसी पत्ता (Tulasi Leaves), बेलको पत्ता (Bel Leaves), धतुरो (Thornapple)

• E. Things at Home (Could also be bought from the Nepali Grocery Store) :

  दियो - १ (Diyo – 1 Pc), आरती गर्ने दियो - १ (Diyo for Aarati – 1 Pc), कलश - ५ (Kalash – 5 Pcs), पन्चपात्र - १ (Panchapatra – 1 Pc), आचमनी - १ (Aachamani – 1 Pc), पुजा थाली - १ (Puja Thali – 1 Pc), अगरबत्ती राख्ने भांडो - १ (Agarbatti Stand – 1), कर्मपात्र - १ (Copper Bowl – 1 Pc), अर्घपात्र - १ (Surya Arghapatra – 1 Pc), शंख - १ (Conch – 1 Pc), घण्टी - १ (Ghanti – 1 Pc), गणेश भगवानको मूर्ती - १ (Ganesh Statue – 1), खुजुरा पैसा ($1, $5 etc. coins and notes), शिवलिङ्ग (Shivalinga), जलधारा (Jal Dhara), त्रीकुटी (Tripod), दही चामल (Rice Grain Mixed in Yoghurt), नैबेध (Naibedh), टिस्यु/पेपर टावेल - २ (Tissue/Paper Towel – 2), आसन वा चकटी - ३ (Mats for Sitting – 3)

• F. Specific Donation Items for Graha Shanti Puja :

  तिल (Sesame), तिलको तेल (Sesame Oil), कालो कपडा (Black Cloth), फलाम (Iron), मासको दाल (Black Lentil), ऐना (Mirror), पैसा (Money)

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