What is Rahu Ketu Puja?
Rahu and Ketu are the lunar nodes that cause eclipses. When they afflict the Moon, Sun or key houses — or during their dashas and the 18-month transits — families do this shanti, traditionally starting in Rahu kaalam.
The story of Rahu Ketu Puja
What is Rahu Ketu Pooja?
Rahu Ketu Puja pacifies the shadow planets Rahu and Ketu with their japam, Durga and Ganapati worship and dana, for relief from confusion, sudden setbacks, Sarpa dosha and the effects of Rahu or Ketu dasha.
Rahu and Ketu are the lunar nodes that cause eclipses. When they afflict the Moon, Sun or key houses — or during their dashas and the 18-month transits — families do this shanti, traditionally starting in Rahu kaalam.
Benefits
- Relief from confusion and sudden setbacks
- Easier Rahu or Ketu dasha
- Relief from Sarpa dosha
When to perform
- In Rahu kaalam on Tuesdays, Saturdays or Sundays
- When Rahu-Ketu change signs, and during their dashas
How Rahu Ketu Pooja is performed
- Ganapati pooja and sankalpam
- Durga pooja (for Rahu) and Ganapati (for Ketu)
- Rahu and Ketu japam
- Naga pooja
- Dana of urad dal, horse gram and blankets
Benefits and best time for Rahu Ketu Puja
Benefits
- Relief from confusion and sudden setbacks
- Easier Rahu or Ketu dasha
- Relief from Sarpa dosha
When to perform
- In Rahu kaalam on Tuesdays, Saturdays or Sundays
- When Rahu-Ketu change signs, and during their dashas
Rahu Ketu Puja vidhi (step by step)
- 1Ganapati pooja and sankalpam
- 2Durga pooja (for Rahu) and Ganapati (for Ketu)
- 3Rahu and Ketu japam
- 4Naga pooja
- 5Dana of urad dal, horse gram and blankets
Rahu Ketu Puja samagri list
- Urad dal and horse gram
- Black and multicoloured cloth
- Silver Naga pratima (optional)
- Flowers, durva and fruits
Your pandit confirms the exact list after booking; you can add a Stuti Mandir samagri kit to your order.
Rahu Ketu Puja across India’s traditions
Telugu tradition
Telugu families do Rahu-Ketu pooja at Srikalahasti, and at home in Rahu kaalam.
Tamil tradition
Tamil families visit Thirunageswaram (Rahu) and Keezhaperumpallam (Ketu), and do the shanti at home.
Kannada tradition
Karnataka families often do Sarpa samskara at Kukke Subramanya for Naga dosha.
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Why book Rahu Ketu Puja with Stuti Mandir
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How to book Rahu Ketu Puja
- 1
Choose Rahu Ketu Puja and a verified pandit — compare their languages, experience and price.
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Pick a date and time slot and add any muhurtham preference.
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Pay securely online (UPI, cards, net banking), or choose pay-after-pooja where it is offered.
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On the day, track your pandit live, confirm their arrival with an OTP, and share the completion code once the pooja is done.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Rahu Ketu Puja cost?
On Stuti Mandir, Rahu Ketu Puja starts from ₹5,100 as pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. The final price depends on your city, the pandit you choose, samagri and express booking, and is shown in full before you pay.
How long does Rahu Ketu Puja take?
About 2 hours, performed by 1 pandit.
Is Rahu Ketu Puja the same as Kaal Sarp Dosh Puja?
Related but not the same: Kaal Sarp is a specific yoga needing a fuller shanti; Rahu Ketu Puja addresses the two planets generally.
Can I book a pandit who speaks my language for Rahu Ketu Puja?
Yes. Stuti Mandir has Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali and Odia-speaking pandits, depending on the city; each pandit’s languages are shown on their profile.
In which cities can I book Rahu Ketu Puja?
Rahu Ketu Puja can be booked in 85 cities including Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Khammam and Visakhapatnam. Choose your city below for local details.