Navagraha Mantras: 9 Planet Mantras for Each Graha
The Navagraha mantras are nine specific Sanskrit invocations for each of the nine planets (grahas) in Vedic astrology: Surya (Sun), Chandra (Moon), Mangal (Mars), Budha (Mercury), Guru (Jupiter), Shukra (Venus), Shani (Saturn), Rahu (north node), and Ketu (south node). Each mantra pacifies that plan
The Navagraha mantras are nine specific Sanskrit invocations for each of the nine planets (grahas) in Vedic astrology: Surya (Sun), Chandra (Moon), Mangal (Mars), Budha (Mercury), Guru (Jupiter), Shukra (Venus), Shani (Saturn), Rahu (north node), and Ketu (south node). Each mantra pacifies that planet's malefic energy and amplifies its benefic qualities — making the Navagraha mantras the most direct and targeted form of astrological remedy available.
Reviewed by Dr. Meenakshi Sharma, M.A. Sanskrit & Vedic Studies, Varanasi — as of May 2026.
As of 2026, Navagraha mantra practice is among the most widely prescribed tools in Vedic astrology consultations globally. The mantras come from the Navagraha Stotram of the Vishnu Dharmottara Purana and the Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra remedy chapters. Before starting Navagraha mantra practice, identify which specific planets need work using the free birth chart calculator and Dasha Calculator.
What Are the 9 Navagraha Mantras?
1. Surya (Sun) Mantra
Om Hram Hreem Hraum Sah Suryaya Namah (ॐ ह्रां ह्रीं ह्रौं सः सूर्याय नमः)
Day: Sunday | Repetitions: 6,000 for full purashcharan | Daily practice: 108 times Gemstone: Ruby (Manikya) | Metal: Gold | Colour: Red Benefits: Confidence, authority, career recognition, father's health, government favour, immunity When prescribed: Sun debilitated (Libra), Sun in 6/8/12th house, Sun under Saturn/Rahu aspect
2. Chandra (Moon) Mantra
Om Shram Shreem Shraum Sah Chandraya Namah (ॐ श्रां श्रीं श्रौं सः चंद्राय नमः)
Day: Monday | Repetitions: 11,000 for full purashcharan | Daily practice: 108 times Gemstone: Pearl (Moti) | Metal: Silver | Colour: White Benefits: Emotional stability, mother's health, mental peace, fluid intake, creative imagination When prescribed: Moon afflicted by Rahu/Ketu, Moon in 8th house, Moon in Scorpio (debilitated)
3. Mangal (Mars) Mantra
Om Kram Kreem Kraum Sah Bhaumaya Namah (ॐ क्रां क्रीं क्रौं सः भौमाय नमः)
Day: Tuesday | Repetitions: 10,000 for full purashcharan | Daily practice: 108 times Gemstone: Red Coral (Moonga) | Metal: Copper | Colour: Red Benefits: Courage, physical energy, property acquisition, overcoming legal battles, Mangal Dosha remedy When prescribed: Mangal Dosha situations, Mars in 8th house, Mars debilitated (Cancer)
4. Budha (Mercury) Mantra
Om Bram Breem Braum Sah Budhaya Namah (ॐ ब्रां ब्रीं ब्रौं सः बुधाय नमः)
Day: Wednesday | Repetitions: 9,000 for full purashcharan | Daily practice: 108 times Gemstone: Emerald (Panna) | Metal: Silver with gold | Colour: Green Benefits: Communication clarity, intelligence, business acumen, sibling harmony, adaptability When prescribed: Mercury retrograde periods, Mercury in debilitation (Pisces), speech or business difficulties
5. Guru (Jupiter) Mantra
Om Gram Greem Graum Sah Gurave Namah (ॐ ग्रां ग्रीं ग्रौं सः गुरवे नमः)
Day: Thursday | Repetitions: 19,000 for full purashcharan | Daily practice: 108 times Gemstone: Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj) | Metal: Gold | Colour: Yellow Benefits: Wisdom, expansion, children, marriage (for women), financial growth, dharmic alignment When prescribed: Jupiter debilitated (Capricorn), Jupiter in 6/8th house, blocked blessings despite hard work
6. Shukra (Venus) Mantra
Om Dram Dreem Draum Sah Shukraya Namah (ॐ द्रां द्रीं द्रौं सः शुक्राय नमः)
Day: Friday | Repetitions: 16,000 for full purashcharan | Daily practice: 108 times Gemstone: Diamond (Heera) or White Sapphire | Metal: Silver | Colour: White/Pink Benefits: Love and relationships, beauty, luxury, artistic creativity, financial abundance When prescribed: Venus debilitated (Virgo), Venus in 6/8/12th house, relationship difficulties
7. Shani (Saturn) Mantra
Om Pram Preem Praum Sah Shanaischaraya Namah (ॐ प्रां प्रीं प्रौं सः शनैश्चराय नमः)
Day: Saturday | Repetitions: 23,000 for full purashcharan | Daily practice: 108 times Gemstone: Blue Sapphire (Neelam) — caution: requires proper horoscope evaluation | Metal: Iron/Steel | Colour: Black/Dark Blue Benefits: Saturn-affliction relief, Sade Sati reduction, justice in legal matters, karmic debt clearing When prescribed: Saturn in Aries (debilitated), Sade Sati, Saturn Mahadasha, Saturn-Mars conjunction
8. Rahu Mantra
Om Bhram Bhreem Bhraum Sah Rahave Namah (ॐ भ्रां भ्रीं भ्रौं सः राहवे नमः)
Day: Saturday (alternative: Wednesday) | Repetitions: 18,000 for full purashcharan | Daily practice: 108 times Gemstone: Hessonite Garnet (Gomed) — caution required | Metal: Lead | Colour: Dark blue/smoke Benefits: Rahu Mahadasha stabilization, foreign connections, unconventional success, hidden talent activation When prescribed: Rahu in Scorpio (debilitated), Rahu in 1st or 5th house afflicting Sun/Moon, Rahu Mahadasha crises
9. Ketu Mantra
Om Stram Streem Straum Sah Ketave Namah (ॐ स्त्रां स्त्रीं स्त्रौं सः केतवे नमः)
Day: Tuesday (alternative: Saturday) | Repetitions: 17,000 for full purashcharan | Daily practice: 108 times Gemstone: Cat's Eye (Lehsunia) — caution required | Metal: Mixed metal | Colour: Smoke/grey Benefits: Spiritual wisdom activation, detachment from non-essentials, psychic protection, moksha orientation When prescribed: Ketu in Taurus (debilitated), Ketu in 1st or 7th house, Ketu Mahadasha confusion
What Is the Complete Navagraha Stotram?
The Navagraha Stotram is the classical Sanskrit prayer to all nine planets collectively — recited when performing a full Navagraha Homa (fire ceremony for all nine planets). The most widely used version is from the Vishnu Dharmottara Purana:
For Surya: Japakusuma Sankasham Kashyapeyam Mahadyutim, Tamo'rim Sarva Papagnam Pranatosmi Divakaram. For Chandra: Dadhi Shankha Tusharabham Kshirodarnava Sambhavam, Namami Shashinam Somam Shambhor Mukuta Bhushanam.
(Each planet has its own verse in the Stotram — they are recited in order from Surya to Ketu.)
How to Use Navagraha Mantras Effectively?
The most effective Navagraha practice is not chanting all nine mantras daily — that requires 972 repetitions and nearly 2 hours. Instead, identify the 1-2 planets most in need of remedy through your current Dasha period and natal chart afflictions, then practice those specific mantras with focused intensity.
The Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra (Chapter 27) recommends: current Mahadasha planet + current Antardasha planet as the two-mantra daily practice. This targets the specific planetary energies actively shaping your current life circumstances.
For a complete Navagraha practice on special occasions (Navagraha temple visits, eclipses, major transits), all nine mantras are recited 108 times each — a 3-4 hour session that provides the most comprehensive planetary harmonization available.
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