Complete Guide to Other Planetary Deities: Significance, Worship, Mantras, and Festivals

Introduction

Significance

Best Time to Perform

Required Samagri (Materials)

Preparation Steps

1. 1Clean and purify the worship area
2. 2Place the Rahu and Ketu idols or pictures on a pedestal
3. 3Offer black sesame seeds and blue flowers to the deities
4. 4Apply sandalswood paste on the forehead
5. 5Light the ghee lamp and incense sticks

Step-by-Step Vidhi

1. 1Begin the worship by invoking the deities with the mantra 'Om Rahave Namaha' and 'Om Ketave Namaha'
2. 2Offer the black sesame seeds and blue flowers to the deities
3. 3Apply the sandalswood paste on the forehead
4. 4Light the ghee lamp and incense sticks
5. 5Recite the Rahu and Ketu mantras for 108 times
6. 6Perform the aarti with the mantra 'Om Jai Rahave' and 'Om Jai Ketave'

Mantras

Do's

• ✓Perform the worship of Rahu and Ketu regularly
• ✓Offer black sesame seeds and blue flowers to the deities
• ✓Apply sandalswood paste on the forehead
• ✓Light the ghee lamp and incense sticks

Don'ts

• ✗Do not ignore the worship of Rahu and Ketu
• ✗Do not neglect the eclipses
• ✗Do not consume non-vegetarian food during the worship
• ✗Do not use the worship for malicious purposes

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• •Ignoring the worship of Rahu and Ketu
• •Neglecting the eclipses
• •Using the worship for malicious purposes
• •Not following the vrat rules

Regional Variations

• •In South India, the worship of Rahu and Ketu is performed with great fervor
• •In North India, the worship of Rahu and Ketu is performed during the eclipses
• •In West India, the worship of Rahu and Ketu is performed with the mantra 'Om Rahave Namaha' and 'Om Ketave Namaha'

Frequently Asked Questions

References & Traditional Notes

• •The worship of Rahu and Ketu is mentioned in the ancient Hindu texts such as the Rigveda and the Atharvaveda
• •The eclipses are considered to be auspicious for the worship of Rahu and Ketu
• •The worship of Rahu and Ketu is believed to bring balance and harmony to our lives

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