# Ketu Puja > What the Ketu Puja involves, when it is considered, the mantra, day and offerings for Ketu, and how to book it in your name with Arjun. ![Bronze Hindu deity statue used in temple puja](https://astroresearch.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/photo-1539014861783-7ac37e9d290c-1024x683.jpg) # Ketu Puja **The Ketu Puja is a traditional Vedic ritual for Ketu (the south lunar node), performed in your name with a sankalpa from your birth details, Ketu mantra japa and the offerings associated with Ketu (the south lunar node).** In Vedic astrology Ketu (the south lunar node) is linked with detachment, loss, sudden endings, intuition and spiritual life, so this puja is usually considered when Ketu (the south lunar node) is under pressure in your chart. **Rahu and Ketu, explained in 40 seconds.** Rahu and Ketu, explained. **Read the video transcript** - Not physical planets: Rahu and Ketu are the two points where the Moon's path crosses the Sun's path. - Always opposite: they sit exactly 180° apart, so whatever Rahu activates, Ketu balances on the other side. - Moving backwards: they travel in reverse through the zodiac, about 18 months in each sign. - Pull and release: Rahu pulls toward the new, the foreign and the ambitious. Ketu loosens our grip on what is finished. - Why timing matters: in a Rahu or Ketu period, a chart check shows which houses are being stirred and how to work with them. [See how to book the Ketu Shanti Puja →](https://astroresearch.com.au/product/ketu-shanti-puja-online/) ## When is a Ketu Puja considered? **A Ketu Puja is usually considered when your birth chart, current Dasha or a transit shows Ketu (the south lunar node) under strain.** Common indications include: - You are running a Ketu Mahadasha or Antardasha - Ketu is joined by the Moon, Mercury or Jupiter - You feel unusually detached, drifting or unsettled Arjun checks your chart first, because the same placement can be strong or weak depending on the rest of the chart. If a puja isn’t needed, he’ll tell you. ![Rahu and Ketu nodal axis diagram showing the two nodes always 180 degrees apart moving backwards through the zodiac](https://astroresearch.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/rahu-ketu-nodal-axis-1.webp) Rahu and Ketu always sit exactly opposite each other and move backwards through the signs. ## Ketu at a glance **Ketu’s traditional day is Tuesday, its presiding deity is Lord Ganesha, and its beej mantra is “Om Sraam Sreem Sraum Sah Ketave Namah”.** These are the classical associations a Ketu Puja draws on: | Graha | Ketu | | Day | Tuesday | | Presiding deity | Lord Ganesha | | Beej mantra | Om Sraam Sreem Sraum Sah Ketave Namah | | Traditional japa count | 17,000 recitations | | Colour | Grey and mixed colours | | Traditional offerings (daan) | A blanket, sesame and food for animals | | Associated gemstone | Cat’s eye (Lehsunia); wear only on personal advice | ## How is the Ketu Puja performed? **The puja is performed on your behalf, usually on a Tuesday, so you don’t need to be present.** - **Sankalpa:** your full name, date, time and place of birth are used to set the ritual intention. - **Invocation:** Lord Ganesha is invoked first, followed by Lord Ganesha. - **Mantra japa:** the Ketu beej mantra is recited by the priests. - **Havan and offerings:** a fire ritual with the traditional samagri and daan for Ketu (the south lunar node). - **Confirmation:** you receive confirmation once the puja is complete. ### Astrologer’s insight from Arjun “A puja works alongside the way you live. I always pair a Ketu Puja with one or two simple daily practices, so the remedy becomes part of your routine rather than a one-off event.” ## Frequently asked questions ### Do I need to attend the Ketu Puja? **No.** It is performed in your name using your sankalpa, a long-established Vedic practice. A live video link can be arranged on request. ### Is a Ketu Puja right for me? **It depends on your chart.** Arjun checks where Ketu (the south lunar node) sits, your current Dasha and the major transits before recommending it. A [consultation](https://astroresearch.com.au/product/vedic-astrology-consultation/) is the best place to start if you’re unsure. ### What else can I do alongside the puja? **Simple daily remedies help.** See the [Ketu remedies guide](https://astroresearch.com.au/book-remedies/ketu-remedies/) for mantra, daan and lifestyle practices. ## Book your Ketu Puja **Message Arjun on [WhatsApp (0416 465 395)](https://wa.me/61416465395?text=Hi%20Arjun%2C%20I%27d%20like%20to%20ask%20about%20the%20Ketu%20Puja) or call [(02) 8526 6969](tel:+61285266969) to arrange your puja.** Not sure it’s the right remedy? [Book a consultation](https://astroresearch.com.au/product/vedic-astrology-consultation/) and Arjun will check your chart first, or compare all options on the [Book a Puja](https://astroresearch.com.au/book-a-puja/) page. _Pujas and remedies are traditional spiritual practices offered in good faith. Their effects are personal and can’t be guaranteed, and they are not a substitute for medical, legal, financial or psychological advice. See our [disclaimer](https://astroresearch.com.au/disclaimer/)._ ## When Ketu is the pressure point **Ketu loosens our grip on what is finished. In a Ketu period people describe sudden exits from jobs or relationships, losing motivation and feeling detached, often alongside a growing interest in spirituality. Remedies help the letting-go feel purposeful rather than lost.** ### What people tell me - A sudden job loss or abrupt end to a role. - Detachment and a loss of interest in old goals. - Poor focus, especially for students, and spiritual restlessness. ### The traditional remedy Ketu Shanti Puja, with Ganesha worship, Om Kem Ketave Namah on Tuesdays or Saturdays, and a regular meditation practice. ### The Vastu zone to look at Brahmasthan: the open centre of the home. Keep it clear, light and uncluttered so energy can move; it is the space-element remedy I recommend for Ketu. [Ketu Shanti Puja →](https://astroresearch.com.au/product/ketu-shanti-puja-online/) [Book a consultation with Arjun](https://astroresearch.com.au/product/vedic-astrology-consultation/) [Everyday remedies for Ketu](https://astroresearch.com.au/book-remedies/ketu-remedies/) · [All nine planets together: Navagraha Shanti Puja](https://astroresearch.com.au/book-a-puja/navagraha-shanti-puja/) ## Questions people ask about Ketu ### Why do people lose jobs in Ketu Mahadasha? Ketu ends what has run its course, so roles that no longer fit can end suddenly. It is unsettling, but it often clears space for work that suits you better. The house Ketu sits in shows where the change is likely. ### Is the last phase of Ketu Mahadasha harder? Not for everyone. The sub-periods differ: the Ketu-Mercury phase near the end often brings clearer thinking. Reading the Antardasha sequence for your chart is more reliable than a general rule. ### Does Ketu Mahadasha help spiritual growth? Very often, yes. Ketu turns attention inward, and many people begin meditation or study during it. The key is to keep daily responsibilities steady while you explore. --- Source: https://astroresearch.com.au/book-a-puja/ketu-puja/ Publisher: Astro Research (https://astroresearch.com.au/), Sydney, Australia