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Pooja usually done prior to the start of any good activity, in the family.
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English: Navagrahas represent the nine celestial bodies , and their names are given below,
Surya : the Sun Chandra : the Moon Mangala : Mars Budha : Mercury Dev Guru : Jupiter Shukra: Venus Shani: Saturn Rahu: Ascending (or north) Lunar node Ketu: Descending (or south) Lunar node In the hindu tradition, navagraha pooja is usually performed before entering a new house, this is nothing but invoking all nine bodies to bless the family , for a good start at the new home. This ritual is usually performed by the married couple, as the chanting of the prayers is done by the priests. Nine celestial bodies are represented by nine coconuts placed in nine small pots, along with betel leaves and flowers.These nine arrangements are called as ' Kalasas', in Indian Language.
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Snap taken during our housewarming ceremony in Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.
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