The Navagraha Shanti Puja is a significant Hindu ritual performed to appease the nine planets (Navagraha) and mitigate their malefic effects, ensuring harmony, prosperity, and well-being in life. The nine planets — Surya (Sun), Chandra (Moon), Mangala (Mars), Budha (Mercury), Guru (Jupiter), Shukra (Venus), Shani (Saturn), Rahu (North Node), and Ketu (South Node) — are believed to have a powerful influence on various aspects of life, such as health, wealth, relationships, and career.

The puja is typically performed to remove obstacles, rectify planetary doshas (flaws in the horoscope), and reduce the negative effects caused by unfavorable planetary positions. It is often conducted when an individual experiences difficulties related to these areas or when planets in their natal chart are in unfavorable positions.

The Navagraha Shanti Puja involves the recitation of mantras dedicated to each of the nine planets, along with the offering of flowers, fruits, incense, and ghee to the deities associated with the planets. Special prayers and rituals are performed to ensure that the energies of the planets are balanced, thereby bringing peace, success, and overall prosperity.

In places like Gokarna, known for its spiritual atmosphere, the puja is conducted with great devotion, ensuring that the cosmic energies are aligned for the well-being of the devotee. The ritual is believed to bring relief from misfortune, health problems, financial issues, and various life challenges, guiding the individual towards a prosperous and peaceful life.