Planetary Pujas — Vedic Puja Vidhi
Chandra Puja
Chandra Puja is the worship of the Moon (Chandra), the planet governing mind, emotions, mother, and subconscious. The Moon controls mental stability, emotional balance, intuition, and nurturing qualities. An afflicted or weak Moon in the horoscope leads to anxiety, depression, emotional instability, insomnia, and troubled relationships with the mother. Chandra Puja calms the mind, strengthens emotional resilience, and helps regulate mood and mental health by channeling the Moon's soothing silver energy.
Last updated: 23 April 2026 · Source: Vedic Tradition
Benefits
Calms the mind and reduces anxiety and depression, strengthens emotional balance and mental clarity, improves relationship with mother, enhances intuition and creativity, promotes sound sleep, removes Chandra doshas in the horoscope, and brings peace and happiness in family life.
Step-by-Step Procedure
Take a bath and wear white clothes. Set up a white-cloth-covered altar facing north-east. Place a silver Moon idol or Chandra yantra. Offer white flowers, milk, white rice, and white sweets. Light a ghee or sesame oil lamp. Chant the Chandra Beej mantra "Om Shram Shreem Shroum Sah Chandraya Namah" 108 times. Recite Chandra Stotra and offer kheer (rice pudding) as prasad.
Best Time (Muhurat)
Monday (Somvar), Purnima (full moon night), and Chaturthi. Best performed at night under moonlight. Most beneficial during Chandra Mahadasha.
Materials Required (Samagri)
- ·Silver Moon idol or Chandra yantra
- ·White flowers
- ·Milk
- ·White rice
- ·Kheer (rice pudding)
- ·White cloth
- ·Ghee lamp
- ·Sandalwood paste
- ·Pearl or moonstone
- ·Conch shell
FAQ
Q.What is Chandra Puja?
Chandra Puja is the worship of the Moon (Chandra), the planet governing mind, emotions, mother, and subconscious. The Moon controls mental stability, emotional balance, intuition, and nurturing qualities. An afflicted or weak Moon in the horoscope le...
Q.What are the benefits of Chandra Puja?
Calms the mind and reduces anxiety and depression, strengthens emotional balance and mental clarity, improves relationship with mother, enhances intuition and creativity, promotes sound sleep, removes Chandra doshas in the horoscope, and brings peace and happiness in family life.
Q.What is the best time to perform Chandra Puja?
Monday (Somvar), Purnima (full moon night), and Chaturthi. Best performed at night under moonlight. Most beneficial during Chandra Mahadasha.
Q.What materials are needed for Chandra Puja?
Silver Moon idol or Chandra yantra, White flowers, Milk, White rice, Kheer (rice pudding), White cloth, Ghee lamp, Sandalwood paste, Pearl or moonstone, Conch shell.