Shukra Graha Shanti Puja (Venus Planet)

About Puja

Shukra Graha Shanti Puja is performed to strengthen the positive influence of Venus in the horoscope. Venus represents love, relationships, marriage, luxury, beauty, comfort, pleasure, and material happiness. In Vedic astrology, Shukra is known as the Guru of the Asuras and governs wealth, artistic talents, attraction, and harmonious relationships.

When Venus is weak or afflicted in the birth chart, it can lead to marital conflicts, delays in marriage, lack of affection, financial instability, health issues related to reproductive organs, and dissatisfaction in life. This puja helps restore balance and brings harmony, comfort, and prosperity.

Benefits

• Improves marital harmony and love life
• Helps in timely marriage and removes relationship conflicts
• Supports fertility and child happiness
• Enhances financial growth, luxury, and comfort
• Reduces stress related to relationships and emotions
• Improves attraction, creativity, and artistic abilities
• Brings peace, happiness, and overall life satisfaction

Puja Materials (Provided by Shraddha)

• Roli (Vermilion Powder), Kalawa (Sacred Thread)
• Sindoor (Vermilion), Cloves
• Cardamom, Betel Nut (Supari)
• Turmeric, Abir
• Gulal, Abhrak (Mica Powder)
• Gangajal (Holy Ganga Water), Rose Water
• Ittar (Fragrance), Honey
• Incense Sticks, Cotton Wicks, Cotton
• Yagyopavit (Sacred Thread), Yellow Mustard Seeds
• Desi Ghee (Clarified Butter), Camphor
• Matchsticks, Barley (Jau)
• Large Leaf Bowls (Dona), Panchmeva (Five Dry Fruits)
• White Sandalwood, Red Sandalwood
• Ashtagandha Sandalwood, Dry Coconut (Gari Gola)
• Rice (Small Grain Akshat), Earthen Oil Lamp (Clay Diya)
• Sapta Mrittika (Seven Sacred Soils)
• Sapta Dhanya (Seven Grains), Sarva Aushadhi (Sacred Herbs)
• Pancharatna (Five Sacred Gems), Mishri (Rock Sugar)
• Yellow Cotton Cloth

Havan Samagri & Yagya Utensils

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

Arrangements to Be Done by the Yajman (Host)

• Wooden Chowki for Altar (2×2 feet) – 1
• Cow Milk – 100 ml
• Curd – 50 ml
• Sweets – As Required
• Fruits (Various Types) – As Required
• Durva Grass – 1 Handful
• Betel Leaves – 11
• Flowers (Various Types) – 2 kg
• Flower Garlands – 7 (Different Types)
• Mango Leaves (Pallav) – 2
• Water-filled Coconut
• Bilva Leaves – 21
• Tulsi Leaves – 7
• Copper or Brass Kalash with Lid
• Shami Leaves and Flowers
• Plates – 2, Bowls – 5, Lota – 2, Spoons – 2 (as required)
• Akhand Diya (Continuous Lamp) – 1
• Clothes for Deities (Gamcha, Dhoti, etc.)
• Seating Arrangement (Mat, Sheet, Asan)
• Cow Milk, Cow Curd, Cow Dung