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Navagraha Puja in Houston · Hindi
Navagraha Shanti puja honours the nine planets (Surya, Chandra, Mangal, Budh, Guru, Shukra, Shani, Rahu, Ketu) to reduce difficulties attributed to planetary positions.
Why is Navagraha Puja performed?
Families perform it when a horoscope shows planetary doshas, before major life events, or as a general prayer for balance.
Who performs it?
Hindu families across traditions, usually with a pandit and a havan.
When to perform it
When a horoscope shows planetary doshas, before important life events, on one’s birthday, or on days linked to a particular planet.
Preparing at home
Share your horoscope details with the pandit if you have them. Keep the nine grains, nine coloured cloths and havan samagri.
After the puja
Pandits often suggest simple ongoing remedies such as charity on a particular weekday.
Regional traditions
South Indian temples have dedicated Navagraha shrines; the Navagraha temples around Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu are a well-known pilgrimage.
Things to avoid
Be wary of anyone who uses fear to sell expensive remedies — a simple, sincere puja is enough.
Puja vidhi — step by step
- Ganesh puja — Lord Ganesha is worshipped first to remove obstacles, with akshat, flowers, durva grass and a sweet.
- Sankalp — The family sits facing east or north. The pandit states the date, place, family names and gotra, and the purpose of the puja; the host takes water in the right hand as a vow.
- Kalash sthapana — A kalash of water with mango leaves and a coconut is set up and worshipped as the seat of the deities and sacred rivers.
- Graha sthapana — The nine planets are invoked on a mandala with their grains and colours.
- Mantra jaap — Each planet's mantra is chanted.
- Havan — Fire offerings for each planet.
- Aarti and prasad — The puja ends with aarti, pushpanjali (offering flowers), prayers for forgiveness of any mistakes, and distribution of prasad.
Families and pandits follow different traditions; your pandit may add or skip steps.
Samagri — what you need
- Roli / kumkum
- Haldi (turmeric)
- Akshat (unbroken rice)
- Flowers and garlands
- Incense sticks
- Diya, ghee and cotton wicks
- Camphor
- Betel leaves and supari
- Fruits
- Sweets for prasad
- Coconut
- Kalash with mango leaves
- Gangajal
- Red/yellow cloth for the altar
- Nine grains (navadhanya)
- Nine coloured cloths
- Havan samagri and samidha of nine woods
Most pandits bring the special items; confirm the list when they contact you.
Pandits in Houston
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Temples in Houston
Many families perform Navagraha Puja at a temple, or ask the temple office to recommend a priest.
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Houston Swaminarayan
- Sri Meenakshi Temple, Pearland Meenakshi
Upcoming pujas and festivals in Houston
- Durga Puja 2026 at Shiva Durga Krishna Kali Mandir October 15 (Thu) – 20 (Tue), 2026
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Frequently asked questions
How do I find a pandit for Navagraha Puja in Houston?
Fill in the Request a Pandit form on this page with your date and preferred language (Hindi). A coordinator will contact you on WhatsApp with a pandit available in Houston.
How much does it cost?
Dakshina varies by city, the pandit's experience and how elaborate the puja is. Ask for a clear quote — including samagri — when the pandit contacts you.
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