About Rahu Ketu Pooja
About this puja
Rahu and Ketu, the two shadow planets that cause eclipses, are calmed with their japa, worship of Durga (for Rahu) and Ganapati (for Ketu), and gifts. Families book it when a horoscope shows Rahu or Ketu troubling the Sun, the Moon or key houses — or during their dashas and their 18-month transits.
It is traditionally begun in Rahu kaala.
Why families book it
- Relief from confusion and sudden setbacks
- An easier Rahu or Ketu dasha
- Relief from Sarpa dosha
Good times to do it
- Rahu kaala on a Tuesday, Saturday or Sunday
- When Rahu and Ketu change rashi, and during their dashas
What the pandit does
- Ganapati puja and sankalpa
- Durga puja for Rahu, Ganapati puja for Ketu
- Rahu and Ketu japa
- Naga puja
- Gifts of urad dal, horse gram and blankets
Rahu Ketu Pooja samagri list
- Urad dal and horse gram
- Black and multicoloured cloth
- Silver Naga pratima (optional)
- Flowers, durva and fruits
Do’s and don’ts
Please do
- Share your birth details when you book
Best avoided
Rahu Ketu Puja near you
Read the full guide to Rahu Ketu Puja — meaning, vidhi, samagri, best time and cost — or see local details for your city.
Questions devotees ask us
How much does Rahu Ketu Pooja cost?
Rahu Ketu Pooja with a verified Stuti Mandir pandit starts from ₹5,100 as pandit dakshina, for about 2 hours. The price can be a little higher outside the metro cities, live video pujas cost less than a home visit, and the full bill is shown before you pay.
Is this the same as Kala Sarpa dosha puja?
Related, but not the same. Kala Sarpa is a particular yoga that needs a fuller shanti; this puja calms Rahu and Ketu in general.