Rahugrastha Chandra Grahanam – Shanti Pooja
Mon, 08 Sept
|SVWT
SVWT invites devotees to join in the Grahana shanti prayers on Monday, 8th September at 7:30 PM with Rudraaabhishekam and Shanti pooja for Rahu and Chandra.
Time & Location
08 Sept 2025, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
SVWT, 25 Waiu Street, Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt 5014, New Zealand
About The Event
Rahugrastha Chandra Grahanam - Shanti
According to the Panchangam, the Grahanam occurs in the early hours of 8th September, from 4:27 AM to 6:12 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:
Shatabhisha (Sadayam)
Ardra (Thiruvadhirai)
Swathi
Dhanishta (Avittam)
Purva Bhadrapada (Poorattadhi)
Devotees born under these stars and born on Sunday are especially encouraged to participate and offer the prescribed Parihārams to both Chandra (the Moon) and Rahu.
Parihāram (Remedial Offering)
For Chandra: White cloth (Hand towel, bath towel or dothi), rice
For Rahu: Blue/black cloth (Hand towel, tea towel, bath towel) with Black lentils
Kindly bring fruits, flowers, coconut for the offerings.
These offerings may be made at the temple during the evening Grahana Shanti prayers.