Kethugrastha Surya Grahanam – Shanti Pooja
Mon, 22 Sept
|SVWT
SVWT invites devotees to join in the Grahana Shanti prayers on Monday, September 22nd, at 7:30 PM, accompanied by Rudra Abhishekam and Shanti Pooja for Kethu and Surya.
Time & Location
22 Sept 2025, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
SVWT, 25 Waiu Street, Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt 5014, New Zealand
About The Event
Kethugrastha Surya Grahanam - Shanti
According to the Panchangam, the Grahanam occurs in the early hours of 22nd September, from 6:14 AM to 8:14 AM (NZT). This celestial event is considered significant, and special prayers are recommended for peace and relief from doshas.
The following Nakshatras are influenced during this Grahanam:
Uthira Phalguni (Uthiram)
Krithika (Karthikai)
Poorva Phalguni (Pooram)
Hastam
Pooravashada (Pooradam)
Devotees born under these stars and born on Monday are especially encouraged to participate and offer the prescribed Parihārams to both Surya (the Sun) and Kethu.
Parihāram (Remedial Offering)
For Sun: Red cloth (Hand towel, bath towel or dothi), rice
For Kethu: Horse Gram, Multi-colour cloth (Hand towel, tea towel, bath towel).
Kindly bring fruits, flowers, coconut for the offerings.
These offerings may be made at the temple during the evening Grahana Shanti prayers.