Online Ketu Puja

Ketu Puja


Ketu also means the dragon tail and the pooja is dedicated to the planet Ketu. The GrahShaniPooja for the planet Ketu is suggested to those whose Ketu is wrongly placed in their horoscope. KetuPooja benefits a lot who are facing problems due to Ketu Planet. According to Vedic astrology, the south node part of the moon is known as Ketu and is also related to the occurrence of an eclipse. The physical appearance of Lord Ketu consists of a snake head and a body to that of Asuras. The nature of Ketu is burning and hence is considered to be the planet of spirituality. All the bad effects due to Ketu can be removed by doing the pooja with full dedication after the sunset facing the northwest direction. Ketu is considered to be the nodal planet and hence does not own any sign in the zodiac but helps the planet Mercury and Jupiter. It is also believed that Ketu stays for 18 months in each graph.


Malefic effect of Ketu on the birth chart


People who have Ketu wrongly placed in their birth chart faces malefic effects like robbery, bad habits, pitradosha, poverty and the loss of face. Although the Ketu is considered to be highly malefic, it does contribute in a positive sense as well. For instance, in favourable conditions, Ketu facilitates spiritual advancement and prosperity.


How to do Ketu Puja


The mighty Ketu is worshipped along with Lord Shiva. The Puja is usually done at night and during the ceremony, offerings of oil, til, blue flowers, clothes and blankets are done. Also, donations of clothes and food are also done which is beneficial for the cause.


Procedure and Significance for Ketugraha Puja


Lord Ketu is the indicator of spirituality, wisdom, liberation, carrier of arms and weapons and physical abilities. Some other different aspects of Lord Ketu are knowledge, poisonous bite, leprosy and business. The planet Ketu is considered to be the worldly malefic and spiritually benefice because it causes sorrow and loss of property which ultimately turns the individual into God.


Benefits of KetuGraha Puja


The benefits that can be achieved through KetuGrahapooja are:-

  1. One can remain protected from evil spirits.
  2. The poisonous bite effect becomes negligible and the life is saved.
  3. One can win over the enemies and all the adversaries’ effects can be minimized.
  4. Improves spiritual development.
  5. All the misfortunes in life are removed
  6. The wealth and property remain intact.


Mantra for chanting Ketugraha


The dietyKetu is appeased by reciting Ketu Mantra which is as follows:

Ketukrunvanekethavepeshomaryaapeshese |

Samushidbrajayataha ||


This hymn is recommended to be recited on the third night of the ritual. Other mantras for appeasing Ketu are as follows:


Gayatri Mantra for Ketu:-

"Om Chitravarnayavidhmahe, sarparoopayadhimahi, tannoKetuPrachodayat"


Ketu Mantra:-

“Om Hum KeemKetaveNamah”