It is customary in our Hindu religion to offer fruits and various food articles as Naivedya after performing a Pooja (ritual/abhishek). Then we partake this as a Prasad. In the same manner after worshiping Navagrahas, it is customary to offer Naivedya. The Puranas recommend variety of articles and food to be offered. Details of Naivedya for each of Navagrahas is as follows.
- Surya (Sun) – South Indian sweet khichadi (sweet pongal)
- Chandra (Moon) – Milk-rice pudding (Pal Payasam) i.e. kheer made of rice, milk and sugar
- Mangal (Mars) - South Indian ghee khichadi (Ven Pongal) i.e. salted pongal with ghee and pepper
- Budha (Mercury) – Tamarind rice
- Guru (Jupiter) – Curd rice
- Shukra (Venus) – South India ghee khichadi
- Shani (Saturn) – Rice cooked with salt and sesame (Teel rice)
- Rahu – Rice cooked with urad daal (black gram)
- Ketu – Lemon rice or coconut rice
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