God Rahu: The Astral God of Transformation

Introduction

Rahu, one of the nine heavenly gods (Navagrahas) of Hindu astrology, is held in great esteem as a mighty power controlling transformation, ambition, and spiritual development. Rahu is also believed to be the shadow planet and controls karmic cycles, illusions, and longings. Rahu worship may mitigate the sufferings brought about by its position in your horoscope, and restore balance, clarity, and success.

The Symbolism of Rahu

Rahu is represented as a serpent-headed being who represents mysticism and transformation.

• Karmic Influencer: Determines life transformation, challenges, and spiritual growth lessons.
• Planet of Illusion: Symbolizes desires, aspiration, and materialism.
• Spiritual Awakener: Promotes transcending material attachments to attain greater wisdom.

Famous Temples of Rahu

Temples of Rahu are major spiritual hubs where devotees conduct rituals to neutralize negative effects of planets. Some of the famous temples include:

• Thirunageswaram Rahu Temple, Tamil Nadu: One of the most renowned Rahu temples and one of the Navagraha Sthalams. This temple has the distinction of featuring a milk abhishekam (ritual bath), where the milk turns color.
• Sri Kalahasti Temple, Andhra Pradesh: Known for Rahu-Ketu pujas to rectify doshas (afflictions).
• Rahu Stalam, Tirupampuram, Tamil Nadu: Another significant temple in which the devotees perform rituals to appease Rahu and Ketu.

Slogans and Mantras of Rahu

Repeating Rahu mantras alleviates Rahu doshas, removes fear, and clarifies. Some of the most common slogans and mantras are:

• “Om Bhram Bhreem Bhroum Sah Rahave Namah”: A very powerful mantra to pacify Rahu and minimize its ill effects.
• “Ardha-Kayam Mahaveeryam Chandraditya Vimardanam, Simhika Garbha Sambhootam Tam Rahum Pranamamy Aham”: A prayer praising Rahu’s might and seeking his blessings for protection.
• “Rahu Rahu Raksha Raksha Mam”: A straightforward mantra to protect oneself from the influence of Rahu.

Offerings and Rituals for Rahu

Special prayers and offerings are made by devotees to Rahu in order to mitigate its negative effects and strengthen its positive effects:

• Lighting Lamps: Lighting sesame oil lamps on Saturdays and in Rahu Kalam (unfavorable time) is auspicious.
• Donations: Offering black apparel, black sesame seeds, and iron objects alleviates Rahu doshas.
• Pujas and Abhishekams: Performing pujas at Rahu temples, particularly at the time of eclipses and on Saturdays, yields benefits.

Conclusion

We learn great life lessons from Rahu about ambition, illusion, and spiritual development. By worshiping Rahu devoutly and conducting specified puja, we are able to overcome the obstacles, discover untapped potential, and achieve a harmonious life. Devotees opine that through seeking the blessings of Rahu, human beings are able to go above material attachments and attain peace of mind.

“Om Rahave Namah! Let Rahu guide us through the illusions of life to spiritual awakening.”

God Rahu potri

1. Om Amirtham Arundhiya Arave Potri
2. Om Arakkan Thalai Kondaai Potri
3. Om Arasa Padam Arulvaai Potri
4. Om Arugam Pullai Uvappai Potri
5. Om Aridhar Kariyap Porule Potri
6. Om Anbarai Kaakkum Arule Potri
7. Om Aattu Vaaganam Amarnthaa Potri
8. Om Idap Rasiil Inippai Potri
9. Om Iraaguve Potri
10. Om Iraagu Kaalam Ninraai Potri
11. Om Eesan Adiyaarku Iniyaai Potri
12. Om Udhavum ULLam Kondaai Potri
13. Om Ulundhu Sooru Ugandhaai Potri
14. Om Edhirpaarach Selvam Eevai Potri
15. Om Etrum Aliththu Magizhvaai Potri
16. Om Gangai Neeradaal Ugappai Potri
17. Om Kedaiyum Udaiyaa Potri
18. Om Kathiron Vazhiye Mevvuvai Potri
19. Om Kadagam Ugandha Kanale Potri
20. Om Kadukuth Thoopa Kaalippai Potri
21. Om Karumayin Uruvae Potri
22. Om Kariya Aadai Ugandhaai Potri
23. Om Kariya Paambin Thalaiyil Potri
24. Om Karungkal Thannil Kaalippai Potri
25. Om Karunai Udaiaai Potri
26. Om Karunirak Kodi Udaiaai Potri
27. Om Kalaiyin Vadivae Potri
28. Om Kavandha Uruvinai Potri
29. Om Kanni Rasiil Kaalippai Potri
30. Om Kaasipan Maganae Potri
31. Om Kaamadhenuvaai Vazhanguvai Potri
32. Om Kaalathi Ugandha Kadavulae Potri
33. Om Kedhuvin Thunaiyva Potri
34. Om Kaippu Unavil Kaalippai Potri
35. Om Kotravai Aanai Mudippaai Potri
36. Om Koonaththil Ninru Koduppai Potri
37. Om Koomethagam Anivai Potri
38. Om KooLyin Kodumai Thaviruppai Potri
39. Om Chandiran Bhagayae Potri
40. Om Sanian Nanbanai Potri
41. Om Sanipol Palanai Tharuvai Potri
42. Om Sani Pol Muthanmai Uruvoy Potri
43. Om Simmikais Selva Potri
44. Om Sivanesenai Potri
45. Om Sooranae Potri
46. Om Soolab Padaiyaai Potri
47. Om Selvam Alippai Potri
48. Om Thanvasam Aakkum Thanmaiyoy Potri
49. Om Dhaanavaa Potri
50. Om Disai Elam Aalvaai Potri
51. Om Thee Neri Maatruvai Potri
52. Om Theebaal Aattu Ugandhaai Potri
53. Om Theemai Thaviruppai Potri
54. Om Thunbam Thudaippai Potri
55. Om Thooyavarkku Arulvaai Potri
56. Om Deiva Nalam Petra Theera Potri
57. Om Thenmaerkkuth Disai Nokki Ninraai Potri
58. Om Theerra Kariyaai Potri
59. Om Devane Potri
60. Om Thonmai Nizhaloy Potri
61. Om Naaga Udal Kondaai Potri
62. Om Naakesh Surathu Namba Potri
63. Om Nizhalai Irundhu Nigazhthuvai Potri
64. Om Ninaitha Thellam Koduppai Potri
65. Om Bhakaithtorai Azhipai Potri
66. Om Panindhaar Paavam Thudaippai Potri
67. Om Pathinaaru Porulum Padaippai Potri
68. Om Pathinenn Thingal Thanguvai Potri
69. Om Paathi Udambin Bhakava Potri
70. Om Paambin Thalaivanae Potri
71. Om Paaarvaiyil Nammmai Padaippoiy Potri
72. Om Piththa Naadiyil Peesuvai Potri
73. Om Pillai Pera Azhivai Potri
74. Om Pirappai Tharupavane Potri
75. Om Pirarvayam Aakum Periyoy Potri
76. Om Peedu Daik Koale Potri
77. Om Pulippuch Suvaikkal Kaalippai Potri
78. Om Perunalam Arulvaai Potri
79. Om Perudal Udaiyavane Potri
80. Om Paiyadakkum Param Potri
81. Om Pottiiyil Vetri Punarpoyi Potri
82. Om Mandaarai Malar Magizhndhaai Potri
83. Om Makara Veettil Magizhvaai Potri
84. Om Maattru Pokku Udaiaai Potri
85. Om Mudhalil Pugazhaith Tharuvai Potri
86. Om Mudisoodi Magizhvaai Potri
87. Om Mudiyadha Ellam Mudhipai Potri
88. Om Munai Mugaththinaai Potri
89. Om Munai Mugaththu Vetri Tharuvai Potri
90. Om Medrasiyil Pirandhaai Potri
91. Om Vanangath Thakkavaa Potri
92. Om Varambala Tharuvai Potri
93. Om Varamtharu Kaiyaai Potri
94. Om Valiya Angaththinaai Potri
95. Om Valimai Udaiaava Potri
96. Om Vaanor Kuzhuvil Vaikuvai Potri
97. Om Vidathi Mugaththinaai Potri
98. Om Virikathir Vizhunguvai Potri
99. Om Veettile Valaimai Vazhanguvai Potri
100. Om Veeranae Potri
101. Om Veerudaiyonae Potri
102. Om Veeram Vivegam Udaiaai Potri
103. Om Vetri Udaiaai Potri
104. Om Vetri Tharuvai Potri
105. Om Venduva Arulvaai Potri
106. Om Vedham Arindhavaa Potri
107. Om Vedha Naayagar Arul Petraai Potri
108. Om Vedham Unarnththaa Deevae Potri Potri…