Navagraha Namavali

नवग्रह नामावली • नवग्रहनामावली

namavali Navagraha (Nine Planets)

About

Navagraha Namavali contains the sacred names of all nine celestial bodies (Grahas) in Vedic astrology - Surya (Sun), Chandra (Moon), Mangala (Mars), Budha (Mercury), Guru (Jupiter), Shukra (Venus), Shani (Saturn), Rahu (North Node), and Ketu (South Node). Each planet has 12 primary names, making 108 names total. These names describe their attributes, influences, and divine qualities. Chanting these names pacifies planetary afflictions, strengthens benefic planets, and brings overall astrological harmony.

Quick Reference

Author
Traditional / Vedic
Language
Sanskrit
Verse Count
108
Source
Navagraha Stotram / Jyotish Shastras

Benefits

  • Pacifies all planetary afflictions
  • Strengthens weak planets in horoscope
  • Overall astrological harmony
  • Relief during Mahadasha and Antardasha
  • Protection during planetary transits
  • Health, wealth, and prosperity
  • Success in endeavors
  • Spiritual progress

When to Recite

Days All days, Specific days for each planet
Times Morning, During respective planet hora, During puja
Occasions Graha Shanti Puja, During Mahadasha, Planetary transits, Navagraha Homa
Recommended Count 1, 9, or 108 rounds

Chanting Instructions

Each name is chanted with 'Om' prefix and 'Namah' suffix. Offer specific items for each planet during archana

Mantra Format

ॐ [नाम] नमः / Om [Name] Namah

  • Wheat/Red flowers (Surya)
  • Rice/White flowers (Chandra)
  • Red lentils (Mangal)
  • Green gram (Budh)
  • Yellow gram/flowers (Guru)
  • White rice/flowers (Shukra)
  • Black sesame/Urad (Shani)
  • Black cloth/Durva (Rahu)
  • Multi-colored flowers (Ketu)