navagraha pīḍāhara stotram

Originating from the Brahmanda Purana, the Navagraha Pidahara Stotram is a powerful prayer dedicated to the nine celestial bodies that govern human destiny according to Vedic astrology. Each verse appeals to a specific graha—the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu—to alleviate afflictions caused by their unfavorable positions in one's birth chart. Devotees chant this hymn to neutralize negative planetary influences, remove obstacles, and restore harmony in life. Regular recitation is believed to invite divine protection, balance karmic vibrations, and foster holistic well-being, success, and inner peace.