Birth Star Pooja

What is called the Birth Star?

Vedic astrology identifies 27 stars, or Nakshatras. The star, or Nakshatra, in which the planet Moon (Chandra) transits or is placed in an individual’s horoscope at the time of birth, is called the Birth Star, or Janma Nakshatra. These 27 stars recur in a cycle, with each reappearing monthly and 12 times a year. The Birth Star, or Janma Nakshatra, also follows this cycle. An individual's star is determined by the Moon's placement at birth, and the lunar month of its recurrence marks their star birthday.

Individuals perform the Birth Star Pooja on the day of the birth star. Birth Star Puja is also known as Nakshatra Pooja or Birthday Puja.

What is the significance of the Birth Star Pooja?

The Moon (Chandra) is Earth's closest celestial body and governs the mind and emotions.

The Moon shapes an individual’s mentality and character, earning the name Mano Karaka.

The Birth Star is the Nakshatra the Moon occupies at birth, making this star highly influential on emotions, behaviour, thoughts, and destiny. 

Hence, the birth star holds great importance in an individual’s life. In Sanskrit, ‘Nakshatra’ means ‘something eternal’. So, the birth star is said to possess considerable influence over one’s nature and behaviour. 

Thus, the birth star holds immense power and divine blessings. Performing the Birth Star Puja on such a memorable occasion will invoke divine blessings, bestow a positive impact on the native and grant them significant benefits. 

When should I perform the Birth Star Puja?

The Birth Star Puja must be performed on the day of the birth star of an individual. The most sacred time for performing the Birth Star Pooja is the Brahma Muhurtha, early morning. Sometimes, astrologers may advise performing it according to Hora timings. One can obtain great benefit from the Birth Star Puja by following the guidelines of the learnt astrologers. 

Where should I perform the Birth Star Pooja?

The Birth Star Pooja is performed for one’s health, prosperity and longevity. Performing the birth star puja in a powerful Homam centre with learnt priests is essential to obtain the benefit of the birth star puja. The 'Life Horoscope Spiritual' Homam Centre performs the Birth Star Pooja at a considerable cost with qualified priests. 

What is the cost of the Birth Star Pooja?

The 'Life Horoscope Spiritual' Homam Centre conducts the Birth Star Pooja and all other Homas and Poojas at a reasonable cost with a team of authentic and qualified priests.

What are the Birth Star Puja benefits?

When performing the Birth Star Pooja, one can attain several benefits.

•    The Birth Star Puja reduces the malefic effects related to the birth star.
•    It decreases the karmic effects.
•    Shields against recurrent illnesses.
•    Increases longevity and mental courage.
•    Reduces stress and anxiety and brings clarity and inner peace.

What are the Mantra(s) chanted in the Birth Star Puja?

The Longevity Mantra chanted during the Birth Star Pooja is,

||Jum Sah Sah Jum Jum 
Om Amrit-Mritunjayaaya Namah||

Meaning of the Longevity Mantra 

Salutations to the Divine Healer who grants nectar-like life force and overcomes disease, decay, and untimely death.

Nakshatra Shanti Mantra

|| Nakṣatrāṇāṃ ahaṃ śāntiṃ
jīvanasya ca rakṣaṇam |
ārogyaṃ puṣṭiṃ dadyād me
dīrghāyuṣyaṃ ca dehi me ||

Chanted to reduce negative karmic effects.

Meaning of the Nakshatra Shanti Mantra
May the Nakshatras be peaceful and favourable to me.

May my life be protected.

Grant me health, strength, nourishment, and long life.

Let us all propitiate our birth star during the Birth Star Pooja for a peaceful life.