Nakshatra Dosh Shanti Puja

About the Puja

Nakshatra Dosh Shanti Puja is performed to pacify the negative effects caused by an inauspicious or afflicted birth Nakshatra (constellation) in a person’s horoscope. According to Vedic astrology, each individual is born under a specific Nakshatra, which significantly influences personality, health, career, relationships, and overall life path.

When the ruling planet of the birth Nakshatra is weak, afflicted, or positioned unfavorably, it can create Nakshatra Dosh. This dosh may lead to repeated obstacles, mental stress, delays in success, health issues, or instability in personal and professional life. Nakshatra Dosh Shanti Puja is performed using Vedic mantras and rituals to reduce these adverse planetary influences and restore balance.

Benefits of Nakshatra Dosh Shanti Puja

• Reduces negative effects of afflicted or weak birth Nakshatra
• Brings mental peace, emotional stability, and clarity of thought
• Removes unexplained obstacles in career, education, and business
• Improves health and helps in recovery from recurring ailments
• Enhances success, confidence, and decision-making ability
• Supports harmonious relationships and family peace
• Protects from repeated failures, fear, and anxiety
• Strengthens the positive influence of the Nakshatra lord planet
• Promotes overall growth, stability, and positivity in life

Nakshatra Dosh Shanti Puja – Puja Samagri

Puja Items Provided

• Roli (Vermilion Powder)
• Kalava (Sacred Thread)
• Sindoor (Vermilion)
• Cloves
• Cardamom
• Betel Nuts
• Turmeric Powder
• Abir
• Gulal
• Abhrak (Mica Powder)
• Gangajal (Holy Ganga Water)
• Rose Water
• Perfume (Itr)
• Honey
• Incense Sticks
• Cotton Wicks
• Raw Cotton
• Yagyopavit (Sacred Thread)
• Yellow Mustard Seeds
• Pure Desi Ghee
• Camphor
• Matchbox
• Barley (Jau)
• Large Leaf Bowls (Dona – Big Size)
• Panchmeva (Five Dry Fruits)
• White Sandalwood
• Red Sandalwood
• Ashtagandha Sandalwood
• Dry Coconut (Gari Gola)
• Rice (Small Grain)
• Earthen Oil Lamp
• Saptamrittika (Seven Sacred Soils)
• Saptadhanya (Seven Grains)
• Sarva Aushadhi (Sacred Herbs)
• Panchratna (Five Gemstones)
• Mishri (Rock Sugar)
• Yellow Cotton Cloth

Havan Material & Yagya Utensils

• Black Sesame Seeds
• Barley and Rice
• Lotus Seeds (Kamal Gatta)
• Havan Samagri
• Ghee
• Guggul
• Jaggery (Powdered or Sugar)
• Papad (for symbolic offering)
• Black Urad Dal
• Purna Patra (Offering Bowl / Pot)
• Prokshani, Pranita, Sruva, Suchi, Sphya – Complete Set
• Copper Havan Kund (10×10 inches or 12×12 inches)
• Earthen Pot for Kalash Placement
• Powdered Sandalwood
• Navgraha Samidha
• Havan Samidha (Sacred Wood Sticks)
• Ghee Vessel
• Kusha Grass
• Panch Patra (Five-Vessel Set)

Arrangements to be Made by the Yajman

• Wooden Chowki (2×2 feet) – 1
• Cow’s Milk – 100 ml
• Curd – 50 ml
• Sweets (As Required)
• Fruits (As Required – Variety)
• Durva Grass – 1 Handful
• Betel Leaves – 7
• Fresh Flowers – 2 kg
• Flower Garlands – 7 (Various Types)
• Mango Leaves – 2 Bundles
• Bilva Leaves – 21
• Tulsi Leaves – 7
• Water-filled Coconut
• Shami Leaves and Flowers
• Copper or Brass Kalash with Lid
• Plates – 2, Bowls – 5, Water Pots – 2, Spoons – 2
• Akhand Deepak (Continuous Oil Lamp) – 1
• Clothes for Deities (Dhoti, Gamcha, etc.)
• Sitting Mats, Sheets, Asan
• Cow Milk Products (Milk & Curd)