🌑 The First Rahu Nakshatra of 2026 falling on a Monday marks a rare and powerful time to seek Lord Shiva’s blessings for mental clarity and relief from Rahu–Ketu peeda 🌑
🌑 The First Rahu Nakshatra of 2026 falling on a Monday marks a rare and powerful time to seek Lord Shiva’s blessings for mental clarity and relief from Rahu–Ketu peeda 🌑
🌑 The First Rahu Nakshatra of 2026 falling on a Monday marks a rare and powerful time to seek Lord Shiva’s blessings for mental clarity and relief from Rahu–Ketu peeda 🌑
🌑 The First Rahu Nakshatra of 2026 falling on a Monday marks a rare and powerful time to seek Lord Shiva’s blessings for mental clarity and relief from Rahu–Ketu peeda 🌑
🌑 The First Rahu Nakshatra of 2026 falling on a Monday marks a rare and powerful time to seek Lord Shiva’s blessings for mental clarity and relief from Rahu–Ketu peeda 🌑
2026 FIRST RAHU NAKSHATRA ON A MONDAY SPECIAL

Rahu-Ketu Peeda Shanti Puja and Shiv Rudrabhishek

For Blessing of Mental clarity and Improved Decision-Making
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Rahu Paithani Temple, Pauri, Uttarakhand
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🌑 The First Rahu Nakshatra of 2026 falling on a Monday marks a rare and powerful time to seek Lord Shiva’s blessings for mental clarity and relief from Rahu–Ketu peeda 🌑

🛕 According to Hindu astrology and sacred lore, Rahu and Ketu emerged from the body of the demon Swarbhanu, with the head becoming Rahu and the torso becoming Ketu. When Rahu–Ketu peeda is present in a birth chart, it is believed to cause confusion, indecision, mental restlessness, and repeated obstacles in life. The First Rahu Nakshatra of 2026 falling on a Monday is considered a rare and highly potent combination, especially for calming Rahu’s influence on the mind. This alignment is traditionally associated with restoring mental clarity and strengthening decision-making abilities.

🛕 In the Puranas, Lord Shiva is revered as the supreme controller of Rahu and Ketu, and worshipping Him is believed to reduce their disruptive effects. When the Rahu–Ketu Peeda Shanti Puja is performed on a Monday during Rahu Nakshatra, its spiritual impact is said to intensify. Performing Shiv Rudrabhishek along with this puja is considered especially powerful, as Rudrabhishek directly calms the mind and balances planetary influences. During the ritual, Lord Shiva is offered water, milk, curd, honey, ghee, and sacred Ganga water, seeking His blessings to remove confusion, inner instability, and mental obstacles.

🛕 As per scriptural belief, relief from Rahu–Ketu disturbances is attained through the combined worship of Rahu and Lord Shiva. Therefore, the Rahu–Ketu Peeda Shanti Puja will be performed at the Rahu Paithani Temple in Uttarakhand. It is believed that worship here grants the blessings of both Rahu and Mahadev, helping pacify Rahu–Ketu peeda and restoring clarity of thought and balanced decision-making.

🙏 Do not miss this 2026 First Rahu Nakshatra on a Monday Special. Participate in the Rahu–Ketu Peeda Shanti Puja and Shiv Rudrabhishek through Sri Mandir and seek Lord Shiva’s blessings for mental clarity, inner stability, and improved decision-making in the year ahead.

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Blessing of Mental Clarity
According to astrology, the negative influence of Rahu–Ketu dosha can disturb mental peace and create inner confusion. Worshipping Lord Shiva is believed to calm these influences, helping the mind regain stability, focus, and clarity.
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Blessing of Improved Decision-Making
It is believed that Rahu–Ketu peeda affects a person’s ability to think clearly, leading to stress, doubt, and misjudgment. Performing Rahu–Ketu Dosha Shanti Puja along with Shiv Rudrabhishek on an auspicious Monday is considered highly beneficial for restoring balanced thinking and confident decision-making.
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Relief from Financial Problems
Astrological texts suggest that prolonged Rahu–Ketu influence can create obstacles in career and business, leading to financial instability. Worshipping Lord Shiva through these rituals is believed to help remove such blockages, guide one toward stability, and support progress toward prosperity.

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Rahu Paithani Temple, Pauri, Uttarakhand

Rahu Paithani Temple, Pauri, Uttarakhand
This Rahu Temple in Uttarakhand is one of the few temples in the country where both Rahu and Lord Shiva are worshipped together. According to legend, Rahu and Ketu are parts of the demon Swarbhanu’s body. During the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan), Swarbhanu deceitfully sat among the gods and drank Amrit (nectar). When Lord Vishnu discovered this deception, he used his Sudarshan Chakra to cut off Swarbhanu’s head to prevent him from becoming immortal. However, because Swarbhanu had already consumed the Amrit, he became immortal. The lower part of his body became Ketu, and the head became Rahu. After being severed by the Sudarshan Chakra, the head fell at this spot in Pauri, which became known as the Rahu Temple. It is believed that people visit this temple to remove various doshas caused by Rahu. Specifically, people perform worship here to gain relief from Kaal Sarp Dosh, Rahu-Ketu Dosh, and Rahu Mahadasha. Some sources mention that the temple was originally built by Adi Shankaracharya. However, another story suggests that the temple was built by the Pandavas during their Swargarohan Yatra to seek protection from Rahu’s dosha. During this time, the Pandavas worshipped Lord Shiva and Rahu at this temple to overcome the influence of Rahu.

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