Chandra Grahan

The Shivling & Chandra Story

According to legend, once Daksha Prajapati cursed Chandra because of his partiality towards one of his wives, Rohini. Chandra began to lose his radiance, and his existence was threatened.

Desperate, Chandra performed severe penance and worshipped Lord Shiva. Pleased by his devotion, Shiva placed Chandra on his head as a crescent moon on the Shivlinga. From that moment, Chandra regained his glow and balance.

This story shows us that worship of Lord Shiva, especially through Shivlinga Abhishek, removes Chandra Dosha and Grahan afflictions. It restores mental peace, emotional balance, and divine blessings.

Benefits of Chandra Grahan Dosha Nivaran Puja

• Relief from anxiety, depression, restlessness, and emotional swings.
• Protection from the negative influence of Rahu-Ketu on the Moon.
• Improves relationship with mother, family, and close ones.
• Enhances intuition, creativity, and inner peace.
• Blesses with sound sleep and stable mind.
• Helps overcome Kemadruma, Paap Kartari, and Grahan Yoga.
• Brings spiritual growth and clarity in meditation.

Chandra Grahan Dosh Nivaran Puja Vidhi / Procedure

Performed by Vedic priests as per shastra, the puja lasts one full day (approx. 5–6 hours) and includes:

1. Kalash Sthapana & Panchang Sthapana (Gauri Ganesh, Punyavachan, Shodash Matrika, Navagraha, Sarvatobhadra, 64 Yogini, Shetrapal pujan).
2. Swasti Vachan & Sankalp (in devotee’s name & gotra).
3. Ganesh Pujan & Abhishek.
4. Navagraha Pujan & 108 chants of each planetary mantra.
5. Invocation of major gods in Kalash.
6. Chandra Idol Pujan & Abhishek.
7. Chandra Stotra Path.
8. Rahu Stotra Recitation.
9. Ketu Stotra Recitation.
10. Chandra Ashtottara Shatanamavali (108 names of Chandra).
11. Chandra Gayatri Mantra Japa – 108 times.
12. Chandra Beej Mantra Japa – ॐ श्रां श्रीं श्रौं सः चन्द्राय नमः (11,000 times).
13. Rahu Mantra Japa – ॐ भ्राम् भ्र्रीम् भ्रौं सः राहवे नमः (5100 times).
14. Homa with ghee, honey, sugar, white til, herbs, Navagraha woods.
15. Purnahuti, Aarti & Pushpanjali.
16. Brahmin Bhojan, Gau Seva, Dakshina.

Mantras Used

• Chandra Beej Mantra (Sanskrit): ॐ श्रां श्रीं श्रौं सः चन्द्राय नमः ।
  Transliteration: Om Shram Shreem Shraum Sah Chandraya Namah
  Meaning: I bow to Chandra Deva, who grants peace, calmness, and clarity.
• Rahu Beej Mantra (Sanskrit): ॐ भ्राम् भ्र्रीम् भ्रौं सः राहवे नमः ।
  Meaning: Salutations to Rahu, the shadow planet, for pacification and balance.
• Chandra Gayatri Mantra (Sanskrit): ॐ क्षीरोदन्यः सुधापुत्राय विद्महे अमृततत्त्वाय धीमहि। तन्नो चन्द्रः प्रचोदयात्॥
  Meaning: We meditate on the one born from the ocean of milk, the nourisher of immortality. May that radiant Chandra inspire our mind.

Puja Ingredients (Samagri)

• White cloth, white flowers (juhi, jasmine, bela).
• White sandal paste, white til (sesame), rice, sugar crystals.
• Cow’s milk, curd, ghee, honey.
• Bilva leaves (for Shiva Abhishek).
• Silver leaf, conch water.
• Sphatik (crystal) mala (if provided by client).
• Navagraha woods (especially Palash for Moon, Durva for Rahu, Kusha for Ketu).
• Fruits, sweets, and Panchamrit.

Puja Box (Prasadam)

After puja, you will receive:

• Energized Chandra Yantra.
• Rudraksha mala or bracelet (as per guidance).
• Chunri, Mauli, Kumkum, Akshat.
• Dry Prasad.

(If you wish, the prasadam can be donated to Brahmins on your behalf.)

What You Need To Follow During Puja

• Take bath and wear light/white clothes on the day of puja.
• If possible, light a ghee diya at home and chant “Om Somaya Namah” 108 times.
• Keep your intention focused on peace, balance, and blessings.
• If busy, simply keep faith — the Sankalp in your name ensures the puja’s fruit reaches you.

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