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Grah Shanti & Dosh Niwaran Poojan Rituals

Overview & Purpose

Grah Shanti and Dosh Niwaran rituals are performed to suppress or eliminate negative planetary influences (Grah-Dosh) in life and invite positive energy. The ritual involves:

  • Pleasing specific planetary deities alongside Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu.

  • Performing specific Nakshatra (Constellation) Poojan.

  • Conducting a sacred Hawan (fire ritual) to cultivate positive vibration and harmony.

Venue & Safety Guidelines

  • Ventilation: Perform rituals in an open space. If conducting indoors, ensure strong air circulation with windows and doors fully open.

  • Smoke Alarm Protocols:

    • Temporarily cover or remove batteries from local smoke detectors during the Hawan.

    • If the system is hardwired to a local fire or police department, notify them in advance or secure any required municipal permit before starting.

Master Item Checklist

Note: If any listed item cannot be sourced, please contact the priest prior to the ceremony.

1. Furniture & Altar Setup

  • 2 Bajoth (Chauki / wooden platforms)

  • 1 Red silk or velvet cloth ($2' \times 4'$) to cover the Bajoths

  • 2 Copper Kalash

2. Utensils & Serveware

  • 4 Steel dishes (3 general + 1 for Hawan)

  • 7 Small steel bowls (6 general + 1 for Hawan)

  • 3 Steel spoons (2 general + 1 for Hawan)

  • 1 Big bowl (for excess water)

3. Idols, Sacred Foliage & Currency

  • Idols: Ganesh Idol, Shiv Idol, Vishnu Idol, Ambika Idol

  • Foliage & Flowers: Loose flowers, Tulsi leaves, Durwa grass, 12 Paan (betel) leaves

  • Sacred Thread: 2 Janoi

  • Monetary Offerings: Dollar bills and quarter coins

4. Puja Ingredients & Offerings

  • Grains & Nuts: 36 Sopari (betelnuts), 4 lbs Rice, ½ lb Whole wheat, ¼ lb Black sesame seeds

  • Powders & Thread: Kumkum, Chandan (sandalwood paste), Nadachhadi (Moli / Kalawa)

  • Prasadam & Food: Panchamrut, Ghee-Gud or Modak, Dry-fruit Prasadam, 5 Fresh fruits, 2 Coconuts, Payas (rice cooked in milk)

  • Lighting & Fragrance: Akhand Deep (Diya), 6 regular Deep, Aarti set (5 Deep), Incense sticks, Karpur (Camphor), Matchboxes, Ghee for Diyas

5. Hawan (Fire Ritual) Specifics

  • Hawan Kund: Fire-pit

  • Shruva: Wooden spoon to offer ghee

  • Wood & Starters: Kashth (Wood), Fire Starter (for large-scale Hawan)

  • Samagri & Catalysts: Hawan Samagri, Aahuti Samagri, Gugal, Dhup (fragrant catalysts)

  • Sesame Seeds: Black and white sesame seeds

  • Ghee: Dedicated ghee for Hawan

6. Cleaning & Utility Supplies

  • Paper napkins

  • Cloth napkins

  • Small trash bags

Dakshina (Donation)

  • Ritual Dakshina: $751.00 onwards

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