Navagraha Mantras — Nine Planet Mantras
In Vedic astrology (Jyotish) the Navagraha — the nine celestial influences of Surya, Chandra, Mangal, Budh, Brihaspati, Shukra, Shani, Rahu and Ketu — are traditionally honoured with dedicated mantras chanted on each planet’s weekday. Reciting them is a time-honoured way to invoke the planet’s positive qualities and, it is believed, to soften the difficult periods of its transit or dasha. Below are authentic Navagraha mantras with Sanskrit text, meaning, benefits, and how to chant.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the “Navagraha Mantras”?
They are navagraha mantras — sacred Sanskrit formulas associated with a specific deity or purpose. VedKosh presents the authentic mantra text in Devanagari with its meaning, so you can chant correctly and understand what you are reciting.
How should these mantras be chanted?
Chant after a bath with a calm mind, ideally facing east, using a rudraksha or tulsi mala for a count such as 108, with correct and unhurried pronunciation. Many recite them on the deity’s weekday; steady daily practice is valued over quantity.
What is the significance of these mantras?
Recited with faith and proper pronunciation, these mantras are traditionally believed to steady the mind, build devotion and invoke the grace of the associated deity. They are a spiritual practice, not a guaranteed means to a material end.
Updated for 2026
