Families who hear about Guru Chandal in a chart reading often find it hard to know what the ritual involves. A team of pandits can lead the shanti ritual, so you can follow the ceremony instead of managing it.
Why it is done
In Jyotish, Guru Chandal refers to the conjunction of Jupiter (Guru) and Rahu in a chart. Families who choose a shanti ritual for it traditionally offer prayers to Ganesha, Shiva and Vishnu along with graha mantras. The ritual is a traditional practice, not a guarantee of any outcome.
Who it is for
Families whose astrologer has suggested a shanti ritual for this conjunction; people who want a traditional graha-focused ceremony led by several pandits; households who prefer a longer, more detailed vidhi.
When to do it
Timing is usually chosen with an astrologer and a panchang, often a day linked to Guru or Rahu, but customs vary. We suggest speaking to your family's astrologer for chart-based questions. The pandit team can suggest muhurat options on request.
Choose your ceremony
About 5 hours for the standard ceremony; about 7.5 hours for the extended one.
- Standard: The standard ceremony: about 15 steps over roughly 5 hours with a team of 7 pandits, covering ganesh pooja, sankalp, deity prayers and graha mantras with a closing.
- Extended: The extended ceremony: about 22 steps over roughly 7.5 hours with the same team of 7 pandits, with more recitation and more time at each stage.
If you want the essential sequence and a shorter day, start with the standard. If your astrologer or elders advise a fuller ritual, choose the extended ceremony.
Choose 'With samagri' and the pandit brings the ritual items. Choose 'Own samagri' if you already have them or prefer to arrange them yourself; the pandit can share the list in advance.
Video option
A live video version may be possible for Guru Chandal Dosh, but it is a long or large-format ritual, so it needs confirming with us before you book.
The sequence
- Achman, purification and lamp lighting
- Swasti vachan and punyahavachan
- Mangalacharan
- Sankalp: the pandit states the purpose and your family's details
- Ganesh pooja
- Shiva and Vishnu pooja
- Graha mantra recitation by the pandit team
- Uttar pooja and pushpanjali
- Prayer for forgiveness and aarti
- Teertha and prasad shared
How to prepare
- Speak to your astrologer first so you are clear on why you are choosing this ritual
- Clean the space and keep a large, clear area for several pandits to sit
- Keep a long block of the day free, since the ceremony runs for hours
- Let your family know the muhurat and who will sit for the pooja
- Decide whether you will use pandit-supplied samagri or your own
- Keep water and light food ready for the family, as the ceremony is long
Who should attend
The person the ritual is for and close family. Traditionally the household head sits for the main rituals, but families decide this. Others can join for the aarti and prasad.
Your tradition
The deities invoked, the number of recitations and the sequence differ across traditions and astrologers. Share any instructions from your astrologer when you book.
Safety
This ritual involves an open flame (havan or diya). Use a stable heat-safe surface, keep the space ventilated, keep water nearby, and keep flames away from curtains, children and pets. Follow your building's rules on havan in common areas.
Questions
Will this remove the dosh in my chart? We do not make that claim. The ritual is a traditional offering, and chart-based questions are best discussed with your family's astrologer.
Why are there 7 pandits? It is a large-format ritual with many recitations, and the team shares them so they can be done at a measured pace.
How long should I plan for? About 5 hours for the standard ceremony and about 7.5 hours for the extended one.
Can it be done on video? It may be possible, but it is a long and large-format ritual, so please confirm with us before booking.