Navagrahas :
Navagrahas fall under the the Hindu Astronomy and play a major part in the Hindu astronomical sphere . The Hindu astronomy whose origin dates back to the time of Vedas is concerned with the placement of nine planets and their influence on the world and on an individual . According to the Hindu astrology , the position of the planets when a person is born determines his potential in life . The nine planets collectively are called Navagrahas . These 9 planets are worshipped by Hindus to overcome any hindrance , obstacle or bad luck . They are found mostly in all the temples and faithful believers pray to the Navagrahas before they pray to any other deity .
Out of those nine planets , seven are named after the planets in the Solar System and the other two are actually demons who managed their way into this group by trickery – Rahu and Ketu . Depending upon their location in the planetary system , they are deemed either auspicious or inauspicious . While Navagrahas are found in every temple , there are some temples that are solely dedicated to them . One such temple is the Navagraha temple located in the outskirts of Ujjain .
As per Hindu mythology , a person ’ s life is decided by the horoscope , and the basics that help the astrologers to predict it is based on these 9 planets known as Navagrahas . It is believed that as the planets change their position , person ’ s life also change and some changes may cause good effects whereas some casts bad effects . However , it is believed that invoking the Navagraha mantra can bring changes to the hardships . Also , chanting the mantra , wearing gemstones or rudrakshas can bring in good fortune to peoples ’ life . Ved Vyas has written the navagraha mantra to please the planets ( the presiding deities ) and it is scientifically proven that chanting mantras will bring down the negativity in you and the surroundings .
Effects of Navagrahas :
In Hindu Astrology , Navagrahas affects a person ’ s happiness , success and all-round prosperity . The good and bad , positive and negative influences of each of these nine planets are results of factors like the specific location of the planets on the birth chart , etc . Planets possessing Sattva nature are Jupiter , Sun and Moon . Planets bearing Rajas are Venus and Mercury while planets with Tamas nature are Mars , Saturn , Rahu and Ketu .
These nine planets in vedic astrology are treated as deities with specific powers , nature and characteristic qualities depending on what each of these offers – positive or negative to people .
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