Ketu is the south node of the Moon and is considered to be the point of severe Karma that is carried from the past life or it is because of the selfish acts. Being a shadow planet, Ketu is the giver of knowledge & wisdom; freedom and perception. The vedic scriptures explain that Ketu has the head of a snake and the body of a demon.

The position of Ketu in one’s horoscope will decide what fruits will the individual receive. If Ketu Graha is in a strong position of one’s horoscope, those individuals will be bestowed with good concentration skills and will be a master of the undiscovered subjects.

However, if Ketu is present in an unfavourable house, the person will go through a difficult phase. The person will face problems like shortage of money, poor concentration, eye infections, anxiety and stress. This period in a person’s life indicates that he/she is under the influence of Ketu Dosha.

In order to come out of this crucial point, it is advised to get the Ketu Dosha Nivaran puja done from learned pundits. Also, by performing Ketu Mantra Jaap one can be protected from the malefic effects of the afflicted Ketu.

GIven below is the Ketu Mantra and benefits of chanting the same:

Ketu Beej Mantra is “Om Stram Streem Straum Sah Ketve Namah”

Ketu Gayatri Mantra is “Om ketave namah” and ”Om Kem Ketave Namah”

Ketu Navagraha Stotra is “Palasha Pushpa Sankaasham Taraka Graha Mastakam Roudram Roudratmakam Ghoram Tam Ketum Pranamamyaham”.

• The person chanting any of these mantras with utmost dedication will receive blessings and protection of Ketu.
• The performer of this ritual will be relieved from long term ailments
• Chanting these mantras will nullify the negative effects of malefic Ketu
• The performer will enjoy spiritual bliss

The performer should do Ketu jaap using a japmala of 108 beads per string. The puja must be performed using fresh flowers and sandalwood paste and the Ketu mantra must be recited 18,000 times and must complete within the rising cycle of the Moon.

It is recommended that one must begin this ritual on a Tuesday in the course of the bright half of the Moon. For quick and better results, it is advised to place the Maha-Mrityunjaya yantra at the place of mantra recitation.