What is Rahu:

Rahu is the second eldest planet but its age is not conspicuous. Similarly the native’s age is also not reflected. In fact, Rahu gives the native a hypnotic touch, Rahu also blesses the native with a good height. Rahu’s deity is Maa Durga and it rules over hearing senses.

Rahu is supposed to be a Mayavi child and thus has a lot of dualities attached to it. Rahu is also mesmeric, in the sense that they seize human beings and make them act in a certain manner.

Grahan of the Sun caused by Rahu is believed to be one such example. Rahu has revolting nature which stems from its dislike for authority (Sun). It leads to several changes because of its resistance to dominance.

Rahu gives a lot of malefic results during its Dasha or transit. The person under the influence of Rahu does not take much interest in religious acts and spirituality. The native’s ideology will differ from the family members. Rahu is one of the malefic planets. the planet forms any relation with any house then it negatively affects that house.

Remedies for Rahu

Deity

Rahu’s presiding deity is Maa Durga and propitiating her is the best way to please Rahu Regularly chant the following mantra

“ Om Shree Durgaye Namah”

This should be chanted 108 times and be done every Wednesday. Sage Prashara had suggested chanting the Mantra 18,000 times. This mantra should be chanted at least 108 times in one sitting.

While reciting mantra one should sit with face towards the south-western direction. It is advisable to have an image of the Lord Ganesha in front while reciting. This mantra will help native face difficulties in life due to adverse Rahu functioning.

Bathe Using the Products Related to Rahu

Dasha of Rahu is said to be the Dasha of mental sufferings. When the planet is not giving favourable results during transit, you should bathe with its products. Put Guggul in the bathing water and bathe with it.

Meditate on the Lord Rahu at the time of bathing. Bathe with the normal water after this. If you perform this remedy regularly then you will be free from the malefic influence of Rahu. The remedy also arouses interest in worship and religious activities.

Donate Products of Rahu

You can donate copper or black sesame on Saturday for the auspiciousness of Rahu. You can donate these products to a temple or to a person in need. Buy and donate the products as per your capability.

The Mantra of Rahu:

Chanting Vedic Mantra of Rahu and reciting Durga Shlok will be beneficial for you. The Mantra of Rahu is "Om Kayanakshachitra Aabhuv Dooni Sada Budhah Sakhah Kaya Shachishthya Vrata".

Reciting the Mantra of Rahu during transit helps you reap positive fruits. Chant the Mantra on a fixed time when you can do it comfortably. You should recite only one Mantra in a day. You can start reciting after fixing time and place for chanting. Recite one Mantra for 108 times or more than 108 times in a day.

Yantra of Rahu:

You can establish Yantra of Rahu with the help of a priest. Make 9 boxes in this Yantra and write 13, 8, 15 in the first three partitions, 14, 12 and 10 in the middle three partitions and 9, 16, 11 in the last three partitions.

Herbs, foods, scents and oils:

Herbs like basil, eucalyptus can be used for controlling negative energies of Rahu. Basil is the queen of all herbs.

There are plants related to Rahu like garlic and onion that increase the energy of Rahu. Donating these food items help in reducing the ill effects of Rahu.

Black Gram is also associated with Rahu. Feeding this to ants, birds and animals helps in propitiating Rahu.

Among oils, Rahu is associated with mustard and linseed oils. Using these oils for personal cooking or donating it to the poor will help in propitiating Rahu.

Aromas of camphor, wintergreen are helpful. Sandalwood is considered the most ideal fragrance for Rahu.

Symbol:

Rahu’s symbol is human head with the body of a serpent.
Another image has Rahu riding a lion with four arms; one hands holding a trident, second holding a sword, third holding a discus and finally fourth granting blessings. These can be used for propitiating Rahu donating a sword is one way of propitiating Rahu.

Colours and Clothing:

Black and blue are colours associated with Rahu. Flame red, bright yellow, and in fact all pastel colours are represented by Rahu.

In clothing, Rahu is represented shabbily dressed with clothes in black and blue. Donating black blankets to the poor is the best way to propitiate Rahu.

Lal Kitab Remedies for Rahu:

Some of the general remedies for Rahu are

1. Offer a blue flower in a flowing waterbody for 42 days.


2. Donate blue or black blankets to a religious place.


3. The native should serve his/her maternal grandmother or paternal grandfather.

Remedies for placement of Rahu in different houses:

1. Rahu in the first house: the native should donate items related to the sun like wheat, copper, red flowers, saffron and brown cow


2. Rahu in the second house: the native should keep a solid piece of silver or gold by the side of the native. Keeping yellow and saffron articles will also help.


3. Rahu in the third house: the native should donate electronic items.


4. Rahu in the fourth house: drinking water in the silver glass will be helpful for the native.


5. Rahu in the fifth house: the native should marry twice with the spouse or keep an elephant made of silver in the house.


6. Rahu in the sixth house: the native should keep a small ball of lead or keeping a black dog as a pet will also be helpful.


7. Rahu in the seventh house: the native should marry at a later age.


8. Rahu in the eighth house: 8 old coins should be offered by the native in the flowing water for 42 days.


9. Rahu in the ninth house: the native should live in a joint family and avoid litigation in blood relations.


10. Rahu in the tenth house: the native should avoid miserliness and should keep his head uncovered.


11. Rahu in the eleventh house: the native should donate to sweepers, domestic workers, cleaners.


12. Rahu in the twelfth house: the native should eat food in the kitchen where it is prepared.

If Rahu creates problems due to its negativity then the native should throw away old and defective electronic gadgets. The native should live in the countryside and adopt simple ways of living. The native should consume vegetarian food only.