About Grahana Dosha Shanti
What is Grahana Dosha Shanti?
Grahana Dosha Shanti is done for people born during an eclipse, or whose birth nakshatra is affected by a solar or lunar eclipse, with Surya or Chandra pooja, japam and dana.
An eclipse falling on one’s birth nakshatra is believed to cause anxiety and obstacles. The shanti is done on the day after the eclipse or on a day the pandit fixes.
Benefits
- Relief from the effects of the eclipse on one’s nakshatra
- Peace of mind
- Blessings of Surya, Chandra and the Navagrahas
When to perform
- After a solar or lunar eclipse that falls on your nakshatra
- For people born during an eclipse
How Grahana Dosha Shanti is performed
- Sankalpam
- Navagraha pooja
- Surya or Chandra japam (and Rahu/Ketu japam)
- Dana of the eclipse items
- Harathi
Grahana Dosha Shanti samagri list
- Silver or copper Naga pratima (for dana) — 1
- Black sesame, rice and wheat
- Navagraha dhanyam
- Flowers and fruits
Frequently asked questions
How much does Grahana Dosha Shanti cost?
Grahana Dosha Shanti with a verified Stuti Mandir pandit starts from ₹3,100 as pandit dakshina, for about 1.5 hours. The price can be a little higher outside the metro cities, live video pujas cost less than a home visit, and the full bill is shown before you pay.
Which nakshatras are affected?
Those of the eclipse and the nakshatras before and after it; your pandit checks with the panchangam.