Auspicious Days, Timings, Pooja Procedure, and Benefits of Srikalahasti Rahu Ketu Pooja in 2023 and 2024
Rahu Ketu Pooja is a significant Hindu ritual performed to seek the blessings of the celestial nodes, Rahu and Ketu. These nodes hold great astrological importance, and the pooja is believed to mitigate the malefic effects of these celestial bodies. Here, we’ll explore the auspicious days, timings, the procedure for the pooja, and its associated benefits in the years 2023 and 2024.
Please note that Srikalahasti Srikalahasteeswara Temple remains open even during Grahan Timings (Eclipse). This temple is dedicated to God Siva and is one of the Pancha Bhootha Sthala (Five Elements).
Every day Special Rahu Ketu, Kala Sarpa Dosha Nivarana pooja is performed from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Srikalahasti Temple. Both individuals and couples can perform this ritual. One can get a Pooja ticket (500, 750, 1500, 2500, and 5000), which covers the Pooja Samagri needed for the Pooja.
Auspicious Day and Timings for Rahu Ketu Puja in 2023 and 2024
| Month | Date | Day | Timings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | 29 Oct | Sunday | 1:06 AM to 2:22 PM |
| Nov 2023 | 13 Nov | Monday | 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM |
| Dec 2023 | 12 Dec | Tuesday | 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM |
| Jan 2024 | 11 Jan | Thursday | 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM |
| Feb 2024 | 9 Feb | Friday | 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Mar 2024 | 10 Mar | Sunday | 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Apr 2024 | 8Apr | Monday | 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM |
Rahu Ketu Puja Benefits:
- Removes Dosha related to Pregnancy delay
- Nullified Marriage related
- Dosha Career growth
- Business Growth
- Family Wellbeing
- Rahu Graha Shanti
- Ketu Graha Shanti
- Recover from illness
Rahu Ketu Puja Procedure and Ticket Cost:
- Pooja duration is about 30 to 45 mins followed by Darshan
- The priest will explain the Pooja process in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, English, and Hindi languages.
- Rs.500, Rs.750, Rs.1500, Rs.2500, and Rs.5000 tickets are available for Booking
- This Pooja is performed for the group of devotees inside Mandapam.
- Wearing a Traditional Dress is preferable for Pooja and Darshan
- The devotee must drop the Serpent Silver Idols in the Hundi located inside the temple.
- It is advisable to perform Pooja on fasting.
Best days for RahuKetu Pooja
- Amavasya Day Rahu Kalam Timings.
- Sunday Rahu Kalam Timings.
- Monday Rahu Kalam Timings.
- During Solar or Lunar Eclipse Timings.
- Rahu Peyarchi day.
- Ketu Peyarchi day.
- Sunday Amavasya Rahu Kalam Timings.