Ketu Pooja

Who is Ketu?

In Vedic astrology, Ketu is a shadow planet representing the south lunar node. He symbolises detachment, spirituality and past karma. 

Lord Ketu governs intuition, renunciation, moksha and occult knowledge. He often causes sudden losses or changes to foster spiritual growth. He rules three stars: Ashwini, Magha, and Moola. 

Lord Ganesha is the presiding deity of Ketu, helping to overcome obstacles from Ketu’s influence. 

What is the significance of Ketu Pooja?

Lord Ketu is responsible for spiritual awareness, detachment and past-life karma. When he is malefic, it may lead to anxiety, emotional fluctuation, and isolation. Ketu Puja helps overcome psychological trials and helps with inner transformation. Performing Lord Ketu Pooja is ideal for people on a spiritual journey or facing emotional commotion. Individuals can realise peace of mind, self-realisation and healing after completing it.

How is Ketu depicted? 

Lord Ketu is often portrayed as a torso with a serpent’s tail. He is depicted with a grey or black complexion and four hands holding a sword, mace, shield, and flag. However, some images portray him as a complete human with two hands holding weapons and riding on a vulture.

Cat’s eye, or Vaidooriyam, is the gemstone of Lord Ketu. People offer horse gram and seven types of grains to Ketu.

When should I perform the Ketu Puja?

Pradosham, Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Sundays, especially during Rahu Kalam or on the birth star (Janma Nakshatra) of a native, are the best times to perform the Ketu Puja to receive the maximum benefit. 

Astrologers also recommend performing the Ketu Shanti Puja during the Ketu transit or when one has Ketu Dosha in their horoscope.

Persons who suffer from phobias, isolation, or health issues with unclear causes can also perform the Ketu Pooja.

Where should I perform the Ketu Shanti Puja?

Ketu Pooja must be performed in a holy and energetic spot so that individuals can reap the entire benefits of the Ketu Shanti Puja. The 'Life Horoscope Spiritual' Homam Centre is one of the famous fire labs (Homa centres), where the qualified priests perform the Ketu Puja, other Homas, Poojas and rituals. They ardently follow Homa rules as per Agama Vidhi for the benefit of individuals. 

What is the cost of Ketu Pooja?

The cost of Ketu Puja depends on various factors such as the number of priests performing the Ketu Shanti Puja, the materials used for the Pooja, the mantras recited and the duration of the Ketu Pooja. The 'Life Horoscope Spiritual' Homam Centre charges a very reasonable cost to perform all Poojas, Homas and other rituals. 

What are the benefits of Ketu Puja?

•    Ketu Shanti Pooja is ideal for people who face troubles from malefic Ketu.
•    Performing Ketu Pooja reduces hindrances caused by past bad karma.
•    Doing Ketu Puja resolves ancestral disputes.
•    This Pooja can bestow life-changing gains. 
•    Ketu Shanti Pooja raises interest in spiritual and religious practices.

What Mantra(s) are chanted in the Ketu Shanti Puja?

Ketu Beej Mantra 

||Om Kem Ketave Namah||

Meaning of the Ketu Beej Mantra 

“Om, I bow down to Ketu.”

Ketu Gayatri Mantra 

||Om Padmaputraya Vidmahe Amriteshaya Dhimahi Tanno Ketuh Prachodayat||

Meaning of the Ketu Gayatri Mantra 

"Om, let me meditate on the son of the Creator seated on a lotus. Oh, He who is the nectar-like immortal essence, give me higher intellect, and let Ketu illuminate my mind."