What the tradition says
The agni-homa version of navagraha-shanti, with samidha specific to each planet (palasha for Sun, durva for Mercury, etc.). Traditional texts pair it with a 108- or 1008-count oblation per planet. Heavier ritual than the puja-only navagraha-shanti.
What it addresses
- Sun
- Moon
- Mars
- Mercury
- Jupiter
- Venus
- Saturn
- Rahu
- Ketu
- Papa samyam
Traditional timing
- Sankranti and Amavasya-aligned muhurtas are emphasised.
- Tradition requires a qualified ritvik for the agni handling.
- Often takes 4–6 hours; cannot be split across days.
Source
BPHS ch. 88; Brihad-Yajna-paddhati
Common questions
- What is Graha-shanti-yagya (fire-rite version)?
- The agni-homa version of navagraha-shanti, with samidha specific to each planet (palasha for Sun, durva for Mercury, etc.). Traditional texts pair it with a 108- or 1008-count oblation per planet. Heavier ritual than the puja-only navagraha-shanti.
- What does Graha-shanti-yagya (fire-rite version) address?
- Traditionally associated with Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu, Ketu. Cited in connection with Papa samyam.
- When is Graha-shanti-yagya (fire-rite version) traditionally performed?
- Sankranti and Amavasya-aligned muhurtas are emphasised. Tradition requires a qualified ritvik for the agni handling. Often takes 4–6 hours; cannot be split across days.
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