Navagraha Pooja & Navagraha Shanti

Both are performed to seek the blessings of the Navagrahas (nine planets), but they differ in purpose, intensity, and method.

Navagraha Pooja

Navagraha Pooja is a general worship offered to all nine planets to:

• Receive planetary blessings

• Improve overall harmony and wellbeing

• Reduce minor doshas and obstacles

• Support career, marriage, health, and prosperity

Usually done as a devotional ritual with offerings, archana, and prayers. No havan is done in Navagraha pooja.

It is generally devotional in nature and suitable for those seeking balance and positive energy

Navagraha Shanti / Havan

Navagraha Shanti is a more specific remedial ritual aimed at pacifying afflicted or malefic planetary influences in a horoscope.

This is usually recommended during:

• Pacify strongly afflicted or malefic planets

• Reduce suffering during difficult dasha/bhukti periods

• Address serious doshas, repeated obstacles, health issues, financial losses, delays, or karmic troubles

Unlike a regular pooja, Navagraha Shanti is a stronger remedial process.

Key Difference

Navagraha Pooja	Navagraha Shanti
General planetary worship	Specific remedial ritual
For blessings and harmony	For pacifying afflicted planets
Suitable for overall wellbeing	Suitable for serious doshas/problems
Devotional in nature	Strong remedial process
Usually simpler rituals	May include havan and advanced procedures

Which One to Choose?

• For general blessings and balance → Navagraha Pooja

• For strong planetary afflictions or recurring problems → Navagraha Shanti

Ideally, the choice should be made after proper horoscope analysis.