Rahu Kala Puja
About the Ceremony
Rahu Kala is a 90-minute period each day that is ruled by the shadow planet Rahu. It is traditionally considered inauspicious for starting new ventures or important activities. However, in the Tantric and Shakta traditions, this very period is considered extraordinarily powerful for worshipping guardian deities, Rahu Bhagavan, and fierce forms of the goddess.
At Sri Aadhi Varahi Temple, the Rahu Kala period is used for special worship of Sri Aadhi Varahi Amman (who is a Tantric deity par excellence), Sri Rahu Bhagavan, and Sri Maha Rudra Bhairavar. The practice of worshipping during Rahu Kala is believed to convert the malefic energy of Rahu into protective grace.
Devotees facing Rahu Dosha, Naga Dosha, or undergoing Rahu Dasha are especially encouraged to attend the Rahu Kala Puja. Lemon garlands, blue cloth offerings, and specific mantras are used to propitiate Rahu and seek his transformation from an obstacle into a protector.
"Transforming Rahu Kala from an inauspicious period to one of divine protection. This puja is highly recommended for those with Rahu afflictions in their horoscope."
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Contact Temple OfficePujas can be performed in person or in absentiaSri Rahu Bhagavan
ஸ்ரீ ராகு பகவான்The shadow planet deity of ambition and material transformation — worshipped to mitigate the malefic effects of Rahu in one's horoscope.
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