What is Rahu Ketu Puja?
Rahu Ketu Puja pacifies the shadow planets Rahu and Ketu with their japam, Durga and Ganapati worship and dana, for relief from confusion, sudden setbacks, Sarpa dosha and the effects of Rahu or Ketu dasha.
Rahu and Ketu are the lunar nodes that cause eclipses. When they afflict the Moon, Sun or key houses — or during their dashas and the 18-month transits — families do this shanti, traditionally starting in Rahu kaalam.
Rahu Ketu Puja in Salem
Tamil families visit Thirunageswaram (Rahu) and Keezhaperumpallam (Ketu), and do the shanti at home.
Pandits follow Tamil Iyer and Iyengar customs, chanting in Sanskrit and explaining in Tamil, with Tamil panchangam timings.
Well-known temples in and around Salem
- Kottai Mariamman Temple
- Sugavaneswarar Temple
Areas we cover in and around Salem
- Fairlands
- Hasthampatti
- Alagapuram
- Suramangalam
- Ammapet
- Gugai
How Rahu Ketu Puja is performed
A typical Rahu Ketu Puja with a Stuti Mandir pandit follows these steps; your pandit adapts them to your family’s tradition.
- 1Ganapati pooja and sankalpam
- 2Durga pooja (for Rahu) and Ganapati (for Ketu)
- 3Rahu and Ketu japam
- 4Naga pooja
- 5Dana of urad dal, horse gram and blankets
Rahu Ketu Puja samagri list
- Urad dal and horse gram
- Black and multicoloured cloth
- Silver Naga pratima (optional)
- Flowers, durva and fruits
Your pandit confirms the exact list after booking. You can also add a Stuti Mandir samagri kit to your order so everything arrives before the pooja.
Benefits and best time for Rahu Ketu Puja
Benefits
- Relief from confusion and sudden setbacks
- Easier Rahu or Ketu dasha
- Relief from Sarpa dosha
When to perform
- In Rahu kaalam on Tuesdays, Saturdays or Sundays
- When Rahu-Ketu change signs, and during their dashas
Why book Rahu Ketu Puja in Salem with Stuti Mandir
Verified pandits
Every pandit’s profile is reviewed and approved by Stuti Mandir before they can take bookings. See their languages and experience before you choose.
Price shown upfront
Dakshina, fees and taxes are itemised before you pay, so there is no haggling on the day.
Live pandit tracking
Follow your pandit on a live map from the moment they start their journey, just like a delivery app.
OTP-verified pooja
You confirm the pandit’s arrival and the pooja’s completion with one-time codes.
Your language, your tradition
Choose a pandit who speaks Tamil and follows your family’s customs.
Samagri made easy
Get the full samagri list after booking, or add a samagri kit to your order.
How to book Rahu Ketu Puja in Salem
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Choose Rahu Ketu Puja and a verified pandit — compare their languages, experience and price.
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Pick a date and time slot, enter your address in Salem and add any muhurtham preference.
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Pay securely online (UPI, cards, net banking), or choose pay-after-pooja where it is offered.
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On the day, track your pandit live, confirm their arrival with an OTP, and share the completion code once the pooja is done.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Rahu Ketu Puja cost in Salem?
With Stuti Mandir, Rahu Ketu Puja in Salem starts from ₹5,650 as pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. The final amount depends on the pandit you choose, whether you add samagri, and express booking; the full bill is shown before you pay.
Can I book a Tamil-speaking pandit for Rahu Ketu Puja in Salem?
Yes. Pandits follow Tamil Iyer and Iyengar customs, chanting in Sanskrit and explaining in Tamil, with Tamil panchangam timings. Each pandit’s languages are shown on their profile, so you can pick one who matches your family’s tradition.
Which areas of Salem do you cover?
Pandits come to homes and offices across Salem and nearby areas, including Fairlands, Hasthampatti, Alagapuram, Suramangalam, Ammapet and Gugai. Availability for your date and area is confirmed when you choose a slot.
How long does Rahu Ketu Puja take?
About 2 hours, performed by 1 pandit. Plan a little extra time for setting up the mandapam and for prasadam.
What samagri is needed for Rahu Ketu Puja?
The main items are urad dal and horse gram, black and multicoloured cloth, silver naga pratima (optional) and flowers, durva and fruits. Your pandit shares the full list after booking, and you can add a samagri kit to your order.
Is Rahu Ketu Puja the same as Kaal Sarp Dosh Puja?
Related but not the same: Kaal Sarp is a specific yoga needing a fuller shanti; Rahu Ketu Puja addresses the two planets generally.
How do I book Rahu Ketu Puja in Salem?
Open the Rahu Ketu Puja booking page, choose a verified pandit, pick a date and time, add your Salem address and pay online. You can track the pandit live on the day.