List of Puja Items and their Astrological Significance

 

1. Wheat or Jaggery (Gur)

• Planet: Sun (Surya)

• Issues Pacified: Ego, lack of confidence, poor health, weak leadership qualities, and strained relationships with father or authority figures.

 

2. Rice 

• Planet: Moon (Chandra)

• Issues Pacified: Emotional instability, mental stress, insomnia, weak relationships with mother, and issues related to home or property.

   

3. Masoor Dal (Red Lentils)

• Planet: Mars (Mangal)

• Issues Pacified: Anger issues, legal problems, accidents, blood-related health problems, and marital discord.

4. Green Moong Dal (Green Gram) or Grass for Cows

• Planet: Mercury (Budh)

• Issues Pacified: Communication difficulties, poor memory, business losses, and strained relationships with siblings or friends.

   

5. Yellow Cloth, Turmeric, or Chana Dal (Bengal Gram)

• Planet: Jupiter (Guru)

• Issues Pacified: Financial instability, lack of wisdom, career setbacks, and issues with teachers or mentors.

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6. White Sugar

• Planet: Venus (Shukra)

• Issues Pacified: Relationship troubles, financial problems, lack of luxury or creativity, and health issues related to the reproductive system.

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7. Black Sesame Seeds, Iron, or Mustard Oil

• Planet: Saturn (Shani)

• Issues Pacified: Delays, obstacles, financial difficulties, chronic illnesses, and karmic debts.

   

8. Black Urad Dal (Black Lentils), Blue Cloth, or Coal

• Planet: Rahu

• Issues Pacified: Addiction, sudden misfortunes, confusion, fears, and health problems related to the nervous system.

   

9. White Items like Flour, Curd, or Milk

• Planet: Ketu

• Issues Pacified: Anxiety, detachment, spiritual confusion, and depression 

 

General Donation Items and Their Purposes

• Ghee or Oil Lamps: Improves overall planetary harmony and brings clarity to life.

• Clothes or Blankets: Reduces the negative effects of Saturn and Rahu, especially for the underprivileged.

• Gold or Yellow Metals: Pacifies Jupiter and enhances prosperity and spiritual growth.

• Food Grains: Donating food of any kind can reduce karmic burdens and improve planetary influences universally.

 

Key Practices for Effective Donations

• Astrological Consultation: Always consult an astrologer to determine which planet needs pacification or strengthening in your horoscope.

• Timings: Perform donations on the specific weekday associated with the planet, during the relevant Hora or auspicious Muhurat.

• Intent: Donate with a pure heart and without expecting anything in return.

 

By following these practices and donating specific items at temples, you can align yourself with cosmic energies and find relief from astrological challenges.