Ketu Mantra Jaap

Ketu is one of the Navagrahas, the 9 important planets which impact the people and their lives very strongly. Though counted among the planets, Ketu is actually considered a headless half planet or as the tail of a snake, whose head is Rahu, his planetary counterpart. Ketu is unique in many respects. He doesn’t have a physical existence and remains only the southern lunar node, the Southern point of intersection of orbits of the Sun and the Moon. Hence, Ketu is regarded as a Chaya Graha, the shadow planet. His color is brown.

Ketu is the remaining body of the asura Rahu, after Lord Vishnu beheaded him. He is known as the shadow planet or half planet. He represents implementation of karmic accumulations both good and bad, spirituality and supernatural forces, and events. Ketu is both malefic and benefic, due to its nature of giving mental unsoundness, sorrow and loss, along with intelligence, wisdom, fantasy, penetrating insight and psychic abilities.

Ketu Dosha:

The malefic effects of Ketu is an individual’s natal chart are known as Ketu Dosha. The effects of Ketu Dosha are considered inauspicious and may destroy the potency of its conjugate planet. People afflicted by Ketu Dosha effects may be inflicted with accidents and surgeries, poor concentration, unnecessary depression, boundless worries and anxiety problems, and loss of property.

Why Perform Ketu Pooja:

Ketu is a distinctive planet which moves in an anti-clockwise direction , and thus always remains in retrograde motion. This aspect is said to denote the karmic bondage, that is, the effects of the good and bad deeds of past lives. Like other planets, he does not also own any zodiac sign and acts merely as representative of the lord of the flag, in which he is placed at the time of birth of an individual.

People can perform this pooja, and the seek the blessings of this mighty planet for coming out of difficulties in life, for attaining mastery over their professions and vocations, and for living a life of excellence and good reputation.

Benefits of Ketu Puja:

• It is highly useful for those with a malefic Ketu in their charts.
• It is vital to perform this puja for those having Kaap Sarp Dosh or Naga Dosh.
• It also helps to reduce the negative karmas of a person.
• It helps positively for individuals wishing to settle abroad.
• It gives spiritual progress for those inclined towards religion and spirituality.
• It can be very useful for those having own or ancestral property and disputes.
• It can give sudden, unexpected gains in a mysterious way.

Ketu Mantra:

The following is the special name mantra for the Ketu as preceded by it’s Shakti or power mantra. It can be used to connect with the planetary deity to energize all the higher powers of Ketu:

• “Om Hum Kem Ketave Namah”
• “Om sraam sreem sraum sah ketave namah”
• “Om kem ketve namah”

The mantra are chanted on japa beads of 108 beads per string. They are similar to rosaries.

The Ketu’s mantra may be recited 18,000 times and puja performed with mixed flowers and sandal wood within the ascending cycle of the Moon. Begin recitation on a Tuesday during the bright half of the Moon.

Presence of ‘Maha-Mritunjay Yantra’ at the place of recitation may help you in achieving the desired results faster.