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.
Each planet has a traditional samidha — arka for Surya, palasha for Chandra, khadira for Mangala, apamarga for Budha, ashwattha for Guru, udumbara for Shukra, shami for Shani, durva for Rahu and kusha for Ketu — offered into the fire with that graha’s mantra.
Navagraha Homam in Varanasi
The homam follows your family’s tradition and your horoscope.
Pandits follow North Indian Vedic practice, chanting in Sanskrit and explaining in Hindi, with muhurat from the Hindu panchang.
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
How Navagraha Homam is performed
A typical Navagraha Homam with a Rutviju pandit follows these steps; your pandit adapts them to your family’s tradition.
- 1Ganapati pooja, sankalpam and punyahavachanam
- 2Navagraha mandala and avahanam
- 3Agni pratishtapana in the homa kundam
- 4Ahutis for each graha with its samidha and mantra
- 5Purnahuti
- 6Harathi, prasadam and dana
Navagraha Homam samagri list
- Samidhas of the nine planets (arka, palasha, khadira, apamarga, ashwattha, udumbara, shami, durva, kusha)
- Homa kundam or bricks, ghee and homa dravyams
- Navadhanyam and nine coloured cloths
- Kalasham, coconuts and mango leaves
- Turmeric, kumkum, flowers and fruits
- Camphor, incense and lamps
Your pandit confirms the exact list after booking. You can also add a Rutviju samagri kit to your order so everything arrives before the pooja.
Benefits and best time for Navagraha Homam
Benefits
- Stronger remedy for graha doshas than a pooja alone
- Supports health, career and family harmony
- Purifies a new home as part of griha pravesh
When to perform
- During griha pravesh or before a wedding
- At the start of a difficult dasha or Sade Sati
- On the native’s janma nakshatram
Why book Navagraha Homam in Varanasi with Rutviju
Verified pandits
Every pandit’s profile is reviewed and approved by Rutviju before they can take bookings. See their languages and experience before you choose.
Price shown upfront
Dakshina, fees and taxes are itemised before you pay, so there is no haggling on the day.
Live pandit tracking
Follow your pandit on a live map from the moment they start their journey, just like a delivery app.
OTP-verified pooja
You confirm the pandit’s arrival and the pooja’s completion with one-time codes.
Your language, your tradition
Choose a pandit who speaks Hindi and follows your family’s customs.
Samagri made easy
Get the full samagri list after booking, or add a samagri kit to your order.
How to book Navagraha Homam in Varanasi
- 1
Choose Navagraha Homam and a verified pandit — compare their languages, experience and price.
- 2
Pick a date and time slot, enter your address in Varanasi and add any muhurtham preference.
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Pay securely online (UPI, cards, net banking), or choose pay-after-pooja where it is offered.
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On the day, track your pandit live, confirm their arrival with an OTP, and share the completion code once the pooja is done.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Navagraha Homam cost in Varanasi?
With Rutviju, Navagraha Homam in Varanasi starts from ₹3,500 as pandit dakshina for 1 to 2 pandits. The final amount depends on the pandit you choose, whether you add samagri, and express booking; the full bill is shown before you pay.
Can I book a Hindi-speaking pandit for Navagraha Homam in Varanasi?
Yes. Pandits follow North Indian Vedic practice, chanting in Sanskrit and explaining in Hindi, with muhurat from the Hindu panchang. Each pandit’s languages are shown on their profile, so you can pick one who matches your family’s tradition.
Which areas of Varanasi do you cover?
Pandits come to homes and offices across Varanasi and nearby areas, including Lanka, Sigra, Assi, Bhelupur, Godowlia and Sarnath. Availability for your date and area is confirmed when you choose a slot.
How long does Navagraha Homam take?
About 2.5 to 3.5 hours, performed by 1 to 2 pandits. Plan a little extra time for setting up the mandapam and for prasadam.
What samagri is needed for Navagraha Homam?
The main items are samidhas of the nine planets (arka, palasha, khadira, apamarga, ashwattha, udumbara, shami, durva, kusha), homa kundam or bricks, ghee and homa dravyams, navadhanyam and nine coloured cloths, kalasham, coconuts and mango leaves and turmeric, kumkum, flowers and fruits. Your pandit shares the full list after booking, and you can add a samagri kit to your order.
How long does Navagraha Homam take?
About 2.5 to 3.5 hours including the pooja, homam and purnahuti.
How do I book Navagraha Homam in Varanasi?
Open the Navagraha Homam booking page, choose a verified pandit, pick a date and time, add your Varanasi address and pay online. You can track the pandit live on the day.