Rahu Kethu Puja - Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple

Rahu Ketu Puja at the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is a powerful remedial ritual performed to pacify the shadow planets Rahu and Ketu, known for their intense influence on one’s destiny and karma. This temple is renowned for its divine energy, where Lord Lakshmi Narasimha, the fierce incarnation of Vishnu, protects devotees from planetary afflictions and negative forces. The Rahu Ketu Puja is especially recommended for those facing Rahu Dasha, Ketu Dasha, Kalasarpa Dosha, delays in marriage, health issues, or financial instability. The ritual involves special homams, chanting of mantras, and symbolic offerings to balance the energies of these planets. It is commonly performed on Sundays, Amavasya, Pournami, or during Rahu Kalam. Devotees believe that performing this puja at this sacred temple helps neutralize doshas, brings mental peace, improves personal and professional life, and opens the path for spiritual growth and stability.

The Rahu Ketu Puja at Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple begins with devotees taking a holy bath and wearing clean traditional clothes. The ritual starts with Ganapati Puja to remove obstacles, followed by Sankalpam where the devotee takes a vow in front of the deity for dosha nivarana (removal of planetary afflictions). The main puja includes worship of Rahu and Ketu idols, placed on special yantras. Priests chant powerful Rahu and Ketu beeja mantras, perform abhishekam with milk, honey, and turmeric water, and offer flowers, black urad dal, mustard seeds, coconut, and incense. A special Rahu Ketu Dosha Nivarana Homam is conducted, invoking Agni (fire) to absorb the negativity. Offerings are made into the fire, followed by Deepa Aradhana and Prasadam distribution. Devotees are advised to observe silence and not look back until exiting the temple premises. The puja is most effective during Rahu Kalam or on Amavasya/Pournami days.