Navagraha in Vedic Astrology and Which God Controls Them?

When a person comes with a problem, the first thing our astrologers do is check the position of planets in their birth chart. They do this because the 9 planets in astrology are very important. The energies of these planets can either give you new heights or bring you to the ground. These nine planets are known as Navagraha. People also worship them to seek blessings and get a happy life. So, today you will learn about these 9 planets in detail. Also, you will know which god controls them. 

Navagraha Names 

The names of 9 planets in astrology are Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu. So, these are the nine main planets in astrology. Apart from this, the days of the week also got their name derived from the nine planets. Meanwhile, we do not consider Rahu and Ketu to be planets in astrology. Rather, they are nodes of the moon. Furthermore, these nine planets have a great impact on your behaviour and how you grow in your life. Now, you will learn which god controls these nine planets. 

Which God controls Navagraha?

Lord Shiva controls the Navagraha. He is the supreme god who rules all the nine planets. Shiv Ji is well-known by the name Navagraheshwara. Navagraha means 9 planets, whereas Ishwara means lord or god. Therefore, you will see the nine planets placed in the temples of Shiv Ji. Hence, if you are facing problems due to the ill effects of a planet, then you are often advised to worship Shiv Ji. Or offer Jal to Shiv Ji every Monday. 

Sun: Surya  

So, let us start with the leader, Surya Dev. In Vedic astrology, the Sun is the leader of the Navagrah. It symbolizes a father figure, soul, king, or authoritative figure, such as the government. Also, the Sun is the ruling planet of the Leo zodiac sign. However, it takes one full year to complete the 360-degree round of the zodiac and sits in each zodiac sign for one month. Meanwhile, he is often shown riding on a chariot pulled by 7 horses. 

Moon: Chandra 

Different from the Sun, the Moon, or Chandra, is a calm and gentle planet. It represents emotions, mother, feminine energy, and calmness. Furthermore, the Moon is the ruling planet of the Cancer zodiac sign. The Moon moves faster than the Sun and takes 2 and a half days to go from one sign to another. Also, the moon plays an effective role in determining your correct zodiac sign. Therefore, Vedic astrologers check the placement of the moon in the birth chart to determine your rashi or zodiac. 

Read Our More Intersting Blogs: Moon in the 7th House

Mars: Mangal  

Mars, or Mangal, is a fiery planet that represents anger, bravery, and passion. If the Sun is the leader, then Mars, or Mangal, is the commander. Its traits are similar to the sun. However, it is connected to the siblings. Also, it symbolizes high position, authority, and armed forces. Moreover, Mars is the ruling planet of the Aries and Scorpio zodiac signs. It takes 45 days to travel a zodiac sign. Additionally, Mangal rides a Ram. 

Mercury: Buddh  

Mercury, or Buddh, is the planet of communication. It represents your mind and intelligence. The term Buddh is derived from a Hindi term, Buddhi. It means mind or intellect. Therefore, it represents your mental abilities. Furthermore, Mercury is the ruling planet of the Gemini and Virgo zodiac signs. It takes one month to travel a zodiac sign. Furthermore, Mercury is always at a distance of 27 degrees from the Sun. Mercury, or Buddh, is often shown riding a lion. 

Jupiter: Guru/Brishaspati 

Dev guru Brihaspati, or Jupiter, is the Guru or teacher of all Devatas. Thus, it is known as Guru or Brihaspati in astrology. Furthermore, it is a symbol of wisdom, fortune, prosperity, and spirituality. Jupiter rules the Sagittarius and Pisces zodiac signs. Plus, it takes one year to travel a Zodiac sign because it is a very big and heavy planet. Dev guru Brihaspati rides a chariot pulled by 8 horses. 

Venus: Shukra  

If Jupiter is the Guru of Devatas, then Venus is the Guru of Asuras. Venus is also known as Shukracharya. Meanwhile, in astrology, it represents love, beauty, the arts, romance, and luxury. Likewise, in Brihaspati, Venus also rides a chariot pulled by 8 horses. Apart from this, Venus takes one month to travel a zodiac sign. Venus is also a ruling planet of the Taurus and Libra zodiac signs. It, too, takes one month to travel a zodiac sign. 

Saturn: Shani  

Saturn, or Shani, is one of the most feared planets. However, Shanidev rewards you for your good acts and punishes you for the bad acts. It represents hard work, responsibility, and slow results. Also, it is a slow planet; therefore, it takes 2 and a half years to travel a zodiac sign. Saturn is the ruling planet of Capricorn and Aquarius zodiac signs. It rides a crow. 

Read Our More Intersting Blogs: Saturn in the 10th House 

Rahu 

Rahu is a shadow planet and the north node of the Moon. Furthermore, it is the head of an asura named Swarbhanu. Meanwhile, in some countries, Rahu is known as the dragon's head. Apart from this, Rahu takes 1 and a half years to travel a zodiac sign. Furthermore, as per Vedic astrology, Rahu rules the Aquarius zodiac sign. Rahu is shown to be riding a black lion. 

Ketu 

While Rahu is the head of Swarbhanu, Ketu is the rest of his body. However, there is an entire story about it which you can read on our blogs. It is also known as the dragon's tail. Ketu symbolises detachment, superstitions, spirituality, and materialism. Furthermore, it rides a vulture and takes one and a half years to travel a zodiac sign. Moreover, Ketu is the ruling planet of the Scorpio zodiac sign. 

Navgraha Mantra 

Furthermore, if you are suffering from the bad effects of any of these 9 planets, you should chant the Navagrah Strotr or Mantra. It helps you get rid of their malefic effects. Plus, it helps you get out of any physical, mental, financial, or emotional problems. The mantra is written below. However, you should talk to an astrologer before you start chanting it on a daily basis. 

श्री गणेशाय नमः ।।

जपाकुसुम संकाशं काश्यपेयं महदद्युतिम् ।

तमोरिंसर्वपापघ्नं प्रणतोऽस्मि दिवाकरम् ।। १ ।।

दधिशंखतुषाराभं क्षीरोदार्णव संभवम् ।

नमामि शशिनं सोमं शंभोर्मुकुट भूषणम् ।। २ ।।

धरणीगर्भ संभूतं विद्युत्कांति समप्रभम् ।

कुमारं शक्तिहस्तं तं मंगलं प्रणाम्यहम् ।। ३ ।।

प्रियंगुकलिकाश्यामं रुपेणाप्रतिमं बुधम् ।

सौम्यं सौम्यगुणोपेतं तं बुधं प्रणमाम्यहम् ।। ४ ।।

देवानांच ऋषीनांच गुरुं कांचन सन्निभम् ।

बुद्धिभूतं त्रिलोकेशं तं नमामि बृहस्पतिम् ।। ५ ।।

हिमकुंद मृणालाभं दैत्यानां परमं गुरुम् ।

सर्वशास्त्र प्रवक्तारं भार्गवं प्रणमाम्यहम् ।। ६ ।।

नीलांजन समाभासं रविपुत्रं यमाग्रजम् ।

छायामार्तंड संभूतं तं नमामि शनैश्चरम् ।। ७ ।।

अर्धकायं महावीर्यं चंद्रादित्य विमर्दनम् ।

सिंहिकागर्भसंभूतं तं राहुं प्रणमाम्यहम् ।। ८ ।।

पलाशपुष्पसंकाशं तारकाग्रह मस्तकम् ।

रौद्ररौद्रात्मकं घोरं तं केतुं प्रणमाम्यहम् ।। ९ ।।

इति श्रीव्यासमुखोग्दीतम् यः पठेत् सुसमाहितः ।

रौद्ररौद्रात्मकं घोरं तं केतुं प्रणमाम्यहम् ।। ९ ।।

इति श्रीव्यासमुखोग्दीतम् यः पठेत् सुसमाहितः ।

दिवा वा यदि वा रात्रौ विघ्न शांतिर्भविष्यति ।। १० ।।

नरनारी नृपाणांच भवेत् दुःस्वप्ननाशनम् ।

ऐश्वर्यमतुलं तेषां आरोग्यं पुष्टिवर्धनम् ।। ११ ।।

ग्रहनक्षत्रजाः पीडास्तस्कराग्निसमुभ्दवाः ।

ता सर्वाःप्रशमं यान्ति व्यासोब्रुते न संशयः ।। १२ ।।

।। इति श्रीव्यास विरचितम् आदित्यादी नवग्रह स्तोत्रम संपूर्ण ।।

FAQs

Q1. What are the Navagrah names? 

Ans. As per Vedic astrology, the navagrah names are Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu. However, Rahu and Ketu are not planets; they are the nodes of the Moon. 

Q2. Who controls Navagrah? 

Ans. Lord Shiva controls the Navagrahs. The Navagrahs are nine celestial bodies in astrology. Furthermore, Shiva rules these nine planets. 

Q3. Who is the king of Navagrah? 

Ans. The Sun, or Surya Dev, is the king or leader of the Navagrah.