About Rahu Ketu Pooja
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
When to book Rahu Ketu Pooja
- In Rahu kaalam on Tuesdays, Saturdays or Sundays
- When Rahu-Ketu change signs, and during their dashas
Popular dates fill first, so book a few days ahead. Choose any free slot when you book; your pandit confirms the muhurtham with you.
Rahu Ketu Pooja samagri list
- Urad dal and horse gram
- Black and multicoloured cloth
- Silver Naga pratima (optional)
- Flowers, durva and fruits
Verified pandits who perform Rahu Ketu Pooja
Do’s and don’ts
Do
- Share your birth details
Avoid
Rahu Ketu Puja near you
Read the full guide to Rahu Ketu Puja — meaning, vidhi, samagri, best time and cost — or see local details for your city.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Rahu Ketu Pooja cost?
Rahu Ketu Pooja with a verified Rutviju pandit starts from ₹5,100 as pandit dakshina, for about 2 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.
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 Rahu Ketu Pooja be done over a live video call?
Yes. A verified pandit can perform Rahu Ketu Pooja for you on a live video call, with your sankalp, as well as at your home; the video puja costs ₹200 less than at home. Choose "Live video" when you book.
What samagri is needed for Rahu Ketu Pooja?
The samagri list for Rahu Ketu Pooja has 4 items, shown on this page (Urad dal and horse gram, Black and multicoloured cloth, Silver Naga pratima (optional) and more). You can arrange it yourself; anything else your pandit needs is confirmed when you book.
Which pandits perform Rahu Ketu Pooja?
14 verified pandits perform Rahu Ketu Pooja on Rutviju, including Acharya Vimal Guruji, Ajay Pandey, AkkaRajuvenkat venkatanagavamsikrishna. You can choose one by language and experience when you book.