Ketu Planet Appeasement Anushthan

Ketu Graha Shanti is an ancient and effective Anushthan to protect oneself from the negative influences of Ketu. It is specifically performed for individuals whose horoscopes show Ketu in a detrimental house. The primary objective of this ceremony is to eliminate the adverse effects of Ketu and bring Planetary Appeasement, stability, and prosperity into the life of the devotee.

During this ritual, the Vedic mantra of Ketu is repeated 68,000 times over certain days. After that, a special chanting or fire ceremony is done to complete the ritual. This helps reduce the negative effects of Ketu and brings stability and positive energy into life.

Ketu is known as a malefic planet in astrology and is usually recognized for causing negative effects. Ketu’s nature is tamasic (dark and dull). Its form is harsh and dull, and it is considered a planet that represents mixed or mixed-caste groups.

However, when Ketu is in a favourable position, it gives very good results and is considered better than even some good planets. Especially in a good position, it is said to give better results than Jupiter. Because of Ketu’s influence, a person can make great progress in life, grow spiritually, and find the path to salvation (moksha). For this reason, Ketu is also called the planet that gives moksha.

But when Ketu is in an unfavourable position in a person’s birth chart, or during its main period (Mahadasha), sub-period (Antardasha), or transit, it brings challenges like mental unrest, family fights, obstacles in work, and money problems. Along with this, due to Ketu’s negative effects, a person may also face health issues like skin diseases, smallpox, and infectious illnesses.  

Why is this ritual necessary?

An inauspicious Ketu can cause loss of wealth, mental agony, sudden accidents, and spiritual confusion. This ritual is essential to destroy these doshas. Particularly, if the placement of Rahu and Ketu in the horoscope indicates that Kalsarp Dosha Appeasement is required, then this Ketu ritual becomes mandatory to clear the path of life from hidden hurdles.

Benefits of Ketu Planet Appeasement Anushthan

1. Mental Peace and Relief from Depression: This ritual reduces the mental effects of Ketu, helping to ease anxiety, sleeplessness, and depression.

2. Balance in Family Life: It ends marital and family conflicts, bringing sweetness and harmony in relationships.

3. Spiritual Growth: The ritual opens the path to salvation (moksha) and gives the person inner peace.

4. Relief from Diseases: It helps cure infectious diseases, skin problems, and issues caused by internal parasites.

5. Stability in Finances and Work: Plans succeed, and financial problems caused by Ketu are reduced.

6. Protection from Ketu’s Negative Effects: Protects against negative energy, Tantric Obstacles, and invisible crises.

Ketu Planet Appeasement Anushthan Worship Method

Preparation before the Worship:

1. Place Selection: Choose a clean, peaceful place filled with spiritual energy.

2. The Nine Planets Worship and Kalash Installation: Invoke all nine planets and perform special worship of Ketu.

Main Worship Procedure:

• Resolution: The qualified priests formally take a vow mentioning the name of the devotee (Yajman), their lineage (Gotra), place, duration of the ritual, and its purpose.

• 16-step Worship: The yantra (mystical diagram) or symbol of Ketu is installed and worshipped with pure water, Panchamrit (mixture of milk, curd, honey, ghee, sugar), flowers, incense, lamp, food offering (Naivedya), and other ritualistic steps.

• Vedic Mantra Japa: The priests chant Ketu’s Vedic mantras 68,000 times, divided over a set number of days.

• Dashansh Japa and Havan (Fire Ritual): After the main mantra chanting is complete, one-tenth of the total (6,800 times) mantra chanting is done followed by a Havan. This fire ritual helps channel Ketu’s energy into the devotee’s life.

• Final offering or concluding oblation and Conclusion: The ritual ends with the final oblation (Purnahuti), followed by Aarti (ritual waving of light), offering flowers, and then the priests provide their service, receive Dakshina (offering), and bless the devotee, formally completing the ritual.

Worship Materials for Ketu Planet Appeasement Anushthan

Basic Materials:

• Wool or Kush grass seat (Asan)

• Worship platform (Poojan Chowki)

• Clean cloth

Special Ketu Materials:

• Ketu Yantra or picture

• Blue or black coloured cloth/material

• Copper Kalash (pot), copper vessel

• Durva grass and black sesame seeds

16-step Worship Materials:

• Lamp 

• Incense sticks 

• White or blue flowers

• Sandalwood paste 

• Kumkum, uncooked rice 

• Naivedya (pure sweets like Kheer etc.)

• Black sesame seeds

• Panchamrit (a mixture of five sacred substances)

Chanting and Havan Materials:

• Rudraksha mala (rosary)

• Havan Kund (fire pit)

• Mango wood sticks

• Havan Samidha (Havan firewood sticks)

• Ghee 

• Camphor 

Materials for Donation:

• Black clothes

• Black sesame seeds, black chickpeas

• Dakshina (offering money), copper vessel

Other Supportive Materials:

• Conch shell (Shankh)

• Bell 

• Aarti plate 

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What problems can arise when Ketu is negatively placed in a horoscope?

When Ketu is in an unfavorable position, it can cause mental restlessness, depression, confusion, family disputes, chronic instability, and mysterious health issues such as skin diseases or viral infections. It may also lead to spiritual disconnection, sudden obstacles, financial delays, and accidents—especially during its Mahadasha or Antardasha.

2. Who should consider performing the Ketu Graha Shanti Anushthan?

It is beneficial for those with Ketu in a weak house, those undergoing Ketu Dasha, or those struggling with mental stress. Often, for complete astrological balance, consultation for Rahu Planet Appeasement is also provided by th e priests.

3. What are the main rituals performed during the Ketu Shanti Anushthan?

This is a 5-day Vedic process involving Sankalp, Navgraha Puja, Shodashopachara worship of the Ketu Yantra, 68,000 Vedic mantra recitations, and a Dashansh Havan with 6,800 mantras.

4. What are the key benefits of this anushthan?

It provides mental peace, harmony in family relationships, success in work, and relief from infectious diseases. It protects the seeker from invisible crises and mysterious obstacles.

5. Can this anushthan be performed remotely or at home?

Yes. If you're unable to attend in person or perform the ritual at home, the anushthan can be conducted remotely by qualified priests. Based on your horoscope, the complete puja will be done following Vedic procedures, and the spiritual merit (punya) will be transferred to you. Online booking and remote participation options are available for convenience.