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Navagraha (Collective)

नवग्रह
Also known as: Navagraha, Nine Planets, Celestial Bodies

About

The nine planetary deities: Surya (Sun), Chandra (Moon), Mangala (Mars), Budha (Mercury), Brihaspati (Jupiter), Shukra (Venus), Shani (Saturn), Rahu (north lunar node), Ketu (south lunar node). Worshipped collectively for astrological benefits and to mitigate planetary afflictions.

Attributes

Astrological influencePlanetary deitiesKarmaDestiny

Symbols

Each planet has symbolsNavagraha altar
Consort
Various
Vahana (Mount)
Various

Associated Mantras

Navagraha Mantra
Navagraha Stotram
Graha Shanti Mantras

Festivals

Navagraha PujaGraha Shanti ceremonies

Scriptures

Jyotisha ShastraPuranas

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India

Iconography

Nine deities depicted together, each with specific colors, mounts, and symbols.