The Sun bestows energy on all forms of Life. This energy is vital for all activities and functions of all Life forms. Kritika, the Star of Fire, reflects the predominant and vibrant effects of Agni or Fire. Sun is the ruling planet of Kritika Nakshatra. According to Vedic astrology, individuals born in the Kartik month, under Kritika Nakshatra, or Ashtami suffer from the inauspicious Kartik Dosha.
About the Kartik Dosha:
According to the Gregorian calendar, the Kartik month begins in the middle of October and lasts up to the middle of November. During this month, the Sun transits into Libra on the Sun’s Libra Sankranti. Hence, the effect of the Sun during this phase is weak. This is known as the Mahadasha or the Antardasha of the Sun. Birth during this phase is considered inauspicious as the child does not receive adequate energy from the Sun. This results in a weak vitality, that is, the child is weak and prone to falling ill easily. They face excessive obstacles on the path to Success and are unable to overcome these hurdles as they are not competent enough.
However, all individuals born within the Kartik month do not suffer from Kartik Dosha. Individuals born in the third Charan of the Kartik month suffer from the Kartik Dosha.
Kartik Dosha Nivaran Pooja:
This Pooja consists of Yagna and Homam rituals and helps negate the effects of the Dosha. In this Pooja, one pays obeisance to Lord Vishnu and Surya Dev to invoke their blessings and strengths in their Life.
The Kartik Dosh Nivaran Pooja is an elaborate ritual consisting of Kalash Sthapana, PanchangSthapana, 64 Yogini Pujan, KshetrapalPoojan, SwastiVachan, Laxmi Ganesh Pooja, Sankalpa, Vishnu, and Surya Yantra Poojan and Abhishekam, Surya Nakshatra Poojan, Homam, Aarti, Pushpanjali, Brahmin Bhoj, and Prasad Vitaran.
Benefits of Kartik Dosha Nivaran Pooja:
This Pooja helps to strengthen the Sun in one’s horoscope. The Sun or Surya Graha is the ruler of the Navagrahas. Hence, pleasing Surya Dev bestows one with the positive effects of the other Navagrahas too. The benefits of the Kartik Dosha Nivaran Pooja include –
- Success in all aspects of Life
- Enhanced vigour
- Physical and mental illnesses dispelled
- Longevity
- Enhanced mental strength, concentration, and memory
- Increases positivity in Life
- Removes effects of the evil eye and other negative energies
Along with this Pooja, one should chant the Surya Mantra after a bath daily.
Shri Gauri Shankar Mandir:
At Shri Gauri Shankar Mandir, we perform the Kartik Dosh Nivaran Pooja. Experienced Acharyas conduct the Pooja rituals according to Vedic texts. For a healthy, happy, and successful Life, perform the Kartik Dosh Nivaran Pooja if your child suffers from the Kartik Dosha. Online Pooja services are also available.
For further queries, please contact the temple office.
