Ketu Homam (Ketu Planetary Blessings Homa)

Who is Ketu?

Ketu is also considered a planet in Vedic astrology, the Moon's South Node. Although it is not considered a planet astronomically, Ketu has a major impact on individuals’ lives. Hence, it is considered a planet. Rahu is the North node of the planet Moon. These planets do not have any observable bodies or shapes like the Sun, Moon, and other planets. Ketu is considered the tail of a snake, whereas Rahu is the head. 

Ketu keeps individuals detached from the materialistic world and leads them towards spirituality. Ketu is also known as Chaya Graha (shadow planet), which gives results based on its position and the planets which are sitting with it in a native’s horoscope. He bestows salvation and Moksha. Ketu takes 1.5 years to transit from one sign to another, and his Maha Dasha is also 18 years. 

How is Ketu portrayed?

Ketu is typically depicted as a headless human torso with a snake’s tail. He is ash-grey in colour and riding on a serpent or vulture. He holds weapons like a mace and a flag. 

Significance of Ketu Homam

Performing the Ketu Homam helps to overcome the planet’s negative effects to a large extent. It also calms the planet and reduces the adverse effects. People who suffer from mental worries can perform this Ketu Homa to experience great relief. Ketu Homam significantly reduces the effects of malefic Ketu and brings peace and prosperity in life. 

When should I perform the Ketu Homa?

•    Ketu Homa is highly recommended during Ketu Maha Dasha. 
•    During Rahu-Ketu transit, Kala Sarpa Dosha period, 
•    When Ketu is afflicted in the 1st, 4th, 7th, 8th or 12th houses.
•    When Rahu-Ketu transit over Janma Rasi or Lagnam (Ascendant).
•    Performing the Ketu Homam on the Ashwini, Magha and Moola Nakshatras can bring favourable results.
•    Brahma Muhurtam, Rahu Kalam, or Yamagandam are the best times to conduct the Ketu Homa.

Where should I perform the Ketu Homam?

The Life Horoscope Spiritual’ Homam Centre is a sacred, energy-filled Homa centre. Performing Ketu Homam in such a place can bring favourable benefits, as qualified priests present in the Homa centre conduct all Homas and Poojas as per Agama principles. 

What is the cost of the Ketu Homa?

The cost of the Ketu Homam depends on the materials used, the number of priests participating in the Ketu Homa, the duration of the Homam, and the mantras chanted. Depending on all these factors, only the cost of Ketu Homam is charged. 
However, the Life Horoscope Spiritual’ Homam Centre conducts all Poojas and Homas at an affordable cost and has qualified priests to perform the Homa effectively for the benefit of its clients. 

What Mantras are chanted in the Ketu Homam?

Ketu Beej Mantra
||Om Sraam Sreem Sraum Sah Ketave Namah||

Meaning of the Ketu Beej Mantra

“I bow to Lord Ketu, the cosmic force of karmic release and spiritual wisdom.
May the sacred vibrations dissolve past burdens and grant clarity and protection, and guide me toward higher truth.”

Ketu Gayatri Mantra

||Om chitravarnaya vidameh, sarpadhvajai dhimahi, tanno ketu: prachodayat||

Meaning of the Ketu Gayatri Mantra

“We contemplate and meditate upon Ketu,
the mysterious one of subtle form,
whose emblem is the serpent.
May that divine Ketu inspire and guide our intellect toward higher wisdom.”

What are the benefits of performing the Ketu Homa?

•    Performing the Ketu Homa can bestow a healthy life by reducing diseases. 
•    People suffering from Ketu Dosha can witness a positive transformation after doing the Ketu Homam.
•    Improves relationships affected by emotions.
•    The Ketu Homa reduces legal issues.
•    Improves spiritual growth without isolating from family life.

Book your Ketu Homam with an authentic Homa centre; eliminate all your struggles due to malefic Ketu and walk towards a peaceful life.