What is Navagraha Homam?
Navagraha Homam is a fire ritual for the nine planets, offering each graha its own samidha (sacred wood) and mantras to reduce malefic influences in the horoscope and to bless new beginnings. It takes 2.5 to 3.5 hours with 1 to 2 pandits.
Pandits available for Navagraha Homam in Varanasi
Navagraha Homam in Varanasi
The homam follows your family’s tradition and your horoscope.
Shiva temples in and around Varanasi
- Kashi Vishwanath Temple
- Kaal Bhairav Temple
Areas we cover in and around Varanasi
- Lanka
- Sigra
- Assi
- Bhelupur
- Godowlia
- Sarnath
Puja timings in Varanasi this week
Varanasi timings from Sat, 14 Nov. Avoid starting Navagraha Homam in Rahu Kalam; your pandit fixes the exact muhurtham.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Rahu Kalam | Abhijit muhurtham |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 14 Nov | 06:14 AM | 05:10 PM | 08:58 AM – 10:20 AM | 11:20 AM – 12:04 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:15 AM | 05:10 PM | 03:48 PM – 05:10 PM | 11:21 AM – 12:04 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:16 AM | 05:10 PM | 07:37 AM – 08:59 AM | 11:21 AM – 12:05 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:16 AM | 05:09 PM | 02:26 PM – 03:48 PM | 11:21 AM – 12:05 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:17 AM | 05:09 PM | 11:43 AM – 01:05 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:18 AM | 05:09 PM | 01:05 PM – 02:26 PM | 11:22 AM – 12:05 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:19 AM | 05:09 PM | 10:22 AM – 11:44 AM | 11:22 AM – 12:05 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Varanasi
- Fri, 20 Nov
Devutthana Ekadashi
- Sun, 22 Nov
Pradosh Vrat
- Tue, 24 Nov
Purnima
- Fri, 27 Nov
Sankashti Chaturthi
- Fri, 4 Dec
Utpanna Ekadashi
- Sun, 6 Dec
Pradosh Vrat
Frequently asked questions
How much does Navagraha Homam cost in Varanasi?
Expect to pay from ₹6,750 in Varanasi — that is the pandit dakshina for 1 to 2 pandits. This includes the standard area rate for Varanasi (the base price is ₹6,100 in the metro cities). Booking and platform fees and 18% GST are added at checkout, and nothing is charged until you confirm the bill.
Can I book a Hindi-speaking pandit for Navagraha Homam in Varanasi?
Yes. Each pandit’s languages are listed on their profile, so you can choose one who follows your family’s tradition; mantras are in Sanskrit.
Which areas of Varanasi do you cover?
Most of Varanasi — for example Lanka, Sigra, Assi, Bhelupur, Godowlia and Sarnath. You’ll see the free slots for your address when you book.