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Navagraha Wicks (also called Navagraha Vattulu or Navagraha Thiri) are special cotton wicks used in Hindu rituals dedicated to the Navagrahas—the nine planetary deities in Vedic astrology:
Surya (Sun), Chandra (Moon), Mangala (Mars), Budha (Mercury), Guru (Jupiter), Shukra (Venus), Shani (Saturn), Rahu, and Ketu.
The term comes from Sanskrit:
- Nava = Nine
- Graha = Planet
These wicks are typically coloured to represent each planet:
- Sun – Red
- Moon – White
- Mars – Red
- Mercury – Green
- Jupiter – Yellow
- Venus – White
- Saturn – Black
- Rahu – Blue
- Ketu – Mixed colours. [epoojacart.com], [amazon.com]
Purpose and Spiritual Significance
Lighting Navagraha Wicks during Navagraha Puja or planetary rituals is believed to:
- Balance planetary influences and harmonise cosmic energies.
- Remove doshas (malefic effects) and improve karma.
- Bring peace, prosperity, and protection from negative energies.
- Enhance spiritual growth and mental clarity.
This practice is common during Navagraha Shanti Puja, homams, and on auspicious days like Saturdays for Shani-related remedies. [rssonline.in], [fiyopa.in]
How to Use Them
- Place each wick in a separate diya (oil lamp) or in a multi-wick lamp.
- Use ghee or sesame oil for lighting.
- Light the wicks while chanting Navagraha mantras during puja.
- Ideally done during planetary transit rituals or on specific days linked to each Graha. [mayuraspir…lstore.com], [giri.in]
Benefits
- Spiritual Protection: Keeps away bad luck and misfortune.
- Astrological Remedies: Pacifies malefic planetary effects.
- Positive Energy: Invokes blessings for health, wealth, and harmony.
- Affordable & Easy: Cotton wicks are natural, burn cleanly, and are widely available.