According to Vedas and Shastras there are many planets & stars but only Nine (Nav=9) Planets (Grah) and 27stars that fell into immediate circumference of the solar system and are likely to affect our lives depending upon their position in our natal chart are considered. These nine planets form an orbit called as Navagraha Mandal.

The nine "grahas" or planets mentioned in the horoscope control our karma, our desires and their results.These nine planets throw impact on our lives, which is called "dasa" and it can be known from one's horoscope. Navagraha Shanti pooja is done to reduce the pessimistic effects and improve the optimistic energies related to a person.

The nine planets have special kshetras in South India, out of which most of them are concentrated near the Thanjavur district. Navagraha pooja can be helpful, when the concerned planet dasa or sub-dasa is in operation or if the planet is affiliated with malefics or is in the 3rd, 6th, 8th, or 12th house of the horoscope.

As said earlier said, only 9 planets and 27 stars are considered in this Navagraha Mandal (the orbit formed by 9 planets) exist seven gods viz: Ganesha, Durga, Vaayu, Aakash, Ashwini, Kshetrapaal and Vaastoshpati.

Enclosing this Navagraha Mandal, there are another ten gods called Dashadik-Paalak, Dashadik-Paalak is the set of lord that signifies our nature, which are classified as Satva Guna , (Kindheartedness) Rajoguna (Obsessive ness) andTamoguna (Rowdiness, Ruthless, Wickedness).

Navagraha Pooja Benefits :

• Helps remove negative effects of particular Grahas.
• Improves quality of personal and professional life.
• Gains the positive blessings of the Navagrahas.
• Keeps away bad luck and misfortune.
• Keeps away diseases and ailments.
• Helps to attain salvation (Moksha).

Nakshatras are the phases of the moon's yearly revolution in its orbit. Each Nakshatra is denoted by a star or a group of stars. There are 27 Nakshatras in total. Depending on which Zodiac sign we are born under and the time of our birth, we fall under the influence of different Nakshatras.

Our lives are affected significantly due to the Nakshatras we're born under. All aspects of our life can benefit if our Nakshatras favor us. But if someone is suffering from problems due to the influence of a negative Nakshatra, Nakshatra Pooja can help them reduce its ill effects.

Nakshatra Pooja can be performed at home, provided that once can arrange for the proper samagri and observe the right set of rituals.

Nakshatra Pooja Vidhi :

• Worshipping Lord Ganesha.
• Nakshatra Shanti Pooja on the 27th day after a person's birthday.
• Vedic rituals performed by priests and the worship of Vedic deities.
• Worshipping Navgrahas.
• Havan or fire ritual.