Moon Pooja

Who is Lord Chandra?

The planet Moon, also known as Lord Chandra, represents our heart, mind, emotions, ideology, creativity, beliefs, and thought processes. The Moon (Mano Karaka) governs the brain, skin, beauty, body fluids, and sentiments.

In India, worshipping the Moon is common. People fast and perform Moon Pooja to seek Lord Chandra's blessings for peace and prosperity.

Moon rules the Cancer sign in astrology. This flexible planet keeps changing shape. The Moon behaves like planets that are in aspect or conjunct the Moon.

What is the significance of Lord Moon Pooja?

The Moon is the planet of creativity, intuition and nurturing. A favourable Moon placement in a horoscope ensures intuitive sense, peace of mind and emotional harmony, while a weak/afflicted Moon can lead to anxiety, stress, depression and emotional instability.

People who long for mental clarity, emotional balance and relief from Chandra Dosha must perform the Moon Puja. Performing Lord Chandra Puja with faith and complete devotion can help you feel rested and relaxed, restore peace and bring fortune in your life. The divine Moon Pooja aligns you with the positive energy of Chandra and makes you experience emotional wellness, mental peace, clarity and spiritual growth.

How is Lord Chandra depicted?

Lord Chandra is often depicted as a fair and radiant deity, wearing white colored garments. A crescent Moon adorns his head symbolising his close connection with emotions, time and lunar cycles. Holding a lotus flower, a mace or cub, he rides on a chariot pulled by ten white horses.

When should I perform the Moon Puja?

Monday is the auspicious day to perform the Moon Pooja as the Moon is the ruling planet of Monday. Performing the Chandra Puja on Purnima (Full Moon Day) will help devotees receive the fullest energy of the Moon.

Ekadasi, Chandra Mahadasha or Antardasha, people with turmoil, mental disturbance, and restlessness can also perform the Moon Puja as advised by astrologers. Astrologers analyse one’s birth chart precisely before recommending any Pooja or Homa.

Where should I perform the Moon Pooja?

The 'Life Horoscope Spiritual' Homam Centre, a spiritually powerful Homam spot, is the best place to perform the Chandra Puja. Learned priests perform all Poojas and Homas according to Agama Vidhi and also with the guidance of experienced astrologers.

What is the Cost of Lord Chandra Puja?

The 'Life Horoscope Spiritual' Homam Centre charges a nominal cost for performing the Moon Pooja. The charges are based on the number of priests participating in the Pooja, the count of Mantras, the materials used for the Pooja, etc.

What are the benefits of Moon Pooja? 

• Performing the Moon Puja brings mental calmness and emotional stability by reducing anxiety and stress. 
• It improves concentration and mental clarity by strengthening the mind.
• Chandra Pooja bestows good health by reducing mental stress and worries.
• The Moon Puja enhances artistic skills, creativity and intuition. 
• The Moon Pooja can improve the financial situation and prosperity.

What Mantra(s) are chanted in Moon Puja?

Chandra Beej Mantra

||Aum Shraam Shreem Shroum Sah Chandramase Namah||

Meaning of the Chandra Beej Mantra

“I bow to Lord Chandra and invoke his divine blessings.”

Chandra Mantra

||Om Chandraya Namah||

Meaning of the Chandra Mantra

“Salutations to Lord Chandra.”

Chandra Gayatri Mantra

||Om Kshiraputraya Vidmahe

Amrita Tatvaya Dheemahi

Tanno Chandra Prachodayat||

Meaning of the Chandra Gayatri Mantra

“We meditate upon the son of the ocean of milk. May that Moon God inspire and guide our intellect.”