In the vast expanse of Vedic astrology, the nine planets, or ‘Navgrah Kawach or Navgrah Kavach,’ hold a profound influence over every aspect of human life. From success and prosperity to health and relationships, the position of these celestial bodies in your birth chart determines your destiny.
When these planets are unfavorably placed, they can bring forth challenges and ailments. This is where the powerful talisman, the Navgrah Kavach, comes into play—a shield designed to harmonize these cosmic energies.

Navgrah Kavach
Understanding the Importance of Navgrah Kavach
The term “Navgrah Kavach” literally translates to “Nine Planets Armor.” It is a meticulously designed amulet or pendant that is believed to represent and contain the energy of all nine planets: Sun (Surya), Moon (Chandra), Mars (Mangal), Mercury (Budh), Jupiter (Guru), Venus (Shukra), Saturn (Shani), Rahu (North Lunar Node), and Ketu (South Lunar Node).
The primary importance of reading a Navgrah Kavach is to achieve astrological balance. In an individual’s birth chart, some planets may be exalted (strong), while others may be debilitated (weak) or situated in malefic houses. This imbalance leads to life’s struggles. The Kawach acts as a corrective measure, neutralizing the negative influences of malefic planets while simultaneously enhancing the positive effects of benevolent ones.
Key Features of the Authentic Navgrah Kavach
An authentic Navgrah Kavach is characterized by several key features:
- The belowmentioned protective hymn is extremely useful for the appeasement and self-protection from all the planets.
- Reciting the above protective hymn daily, and also reciting it while touching the patient when needed, alleviates illness.
- There is also a provision for performing a special ritual (purashcharana) with its three verses during an eclipse and for writing it on a birch bark and wearing it as an amulet. Daily recitation destroys sins.

Navgrah Kavach
| Planet (Grah) | Representative Gemstone |
|---|---|
| Sun (Surya) | Ruby |
| Moon (Chandra) | Pearl |
| Mars (Mangal) | Red Coral |
| Mercury (Budh) | Emerald |
| Jupiter (Guru) | Yellow Sapphire |
| Venus (Shukra) | Diamond or White Sapphire |
| Saturn (Shani) | Blue Sapphire |
| Rahu | Hessonite Garnet |
| Ketu | Cat’s Eye |
How Navgrah Kavach Helps in Removing Ailment
One of the profound benefits of the Navgrah Kavach is its ability to mitigate health issues, or ‘ailment’, that stem from planetary afflictions. According to Vedic principles, each planet governs specific organs and diseases:
- Saturn (Shani): Often associated with chronic diseases, joint pain, and nervous system issues. The Blue Sapphire helps to pacify Shani’s malefic effects.
- Mars (Mangal): Governs blood, energy, and accidents. Red Coral is used to regulate aggressive energies and prevent blood-related problems.
- Rahu and Ketu: Can cause sudden, undiagnosable, or complex health problems. Their respective stones (Hessonite and Cat’s Eye) are essential for stability and protection.
By balancing the energetic influence of these nine planets, the Navgrah Kawach strengthens the wearer’s subtle body, boosts immunity, and promotes holistic healing, thereby helping in removing ailment.

Navgrah Kavach in Hindi
Get Blessings from 9 Planetary System in Your Astro Birth Chart
The ultimate purpose of the Navgrah Kavach is to get blessings from 9 planetary system in your astro birth chart. When all nine planets are aligned to bestow their positive energies, the wearer experiences unprecedented success and happiness.
The Kawach helps you achieve the following blessings:
- Prosperity and Wealth (Jupiter & Venus): Enhanced luck in finance, career growth, and material comfort.
- Mental Peace and Emotional Stability (Moon): A calm mind, improved intuition, and better emotional health.
- Authority and Recognition (Sun): Success in leadership roles, respect, and governmental favors.
- Clarity and Intelligence (Mercury): Sharp intellect, effective communication, and success in studies.
- Courage and Victory (Mars): Inner strength to overcome obstacles and a renewed fighting spirit.

Navgrah Kavach
नवग्रह कवच
ॐ शिरो मे पातु मार्तण्डः कपालं रोहिणीपतिः ।मुखमंगारकः पातु कण्ठं च शशिनन्दनः ॥ १ ॥
बुद्धि जीवः सदा पातु हृदयं भृगुनन्दनः । जठरं च शनिः पातु जिह्वां मे दितिनन्दनः ॥२॥
पादौ केतुः सदा पातु वाराः सर्वांगमेव च । तिथयोऽष्टौ दिशः पान्तु नक्षत्राणि वपुः सदा ॥३॥
अंसौ राशिः सदा पातु योगश्च स्थैर्यमेव च । ॐ
फलस्तुति
सुचिरायुः सुखी पुत्री युद्धे च विजयी भवेत् ॥४॥
रोगात् प्रमुच्यते रोगी बद्धो मुच्येत बन्धनात् ।
श्रियं च लभते नित्यं रिष्टिस्तस्य न जायते ॥ ५ ॥
यः करे धारयेन्नित्यं तस्य रिष्टिर्न जणिते । पठनात् कवचस्यास्य सर्वपापात् प्रमुच्यते ॥६॥ मृतवत्सा च या नारी काकवन्ध्या च या भवेत् । जीववत्सा पुत्रवती भवत्येव न संशयः ॥७॥

Navgrah Kavach in Hindi
For the appeasement of the planets, reciting their hymns, donating appropriate items, and worshipping their yantras or idols with flowers of the respective planetary colors according to the days of the week, along with reciting their thousand names, is of great importance, and such practices immediately yield auspicious results.
Therefore, obtain them and perform the worship. You can also worship the planets with their respective grains.
Love & Light
Nirav Hiingu
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