Shukra Puja (Anushthana)
As per Astronomy, Venus is the next in proximity to the Sun from Mercury. It is one of the hottest planets of our solar system.
In astrology, the planet of Venus is considered to be the guru of demons. Hence, Venus is also thought to be associated with luxuries and materialistic comforts.
In astrology, Venus is also the natural significator of spouse, happiness, sexual sciences, poetry, flowers, youth, ornaments, silver, vehicles, luxuries and different forms of emotions among other things. Venus primarily signifies beauty and hence it promotes beauty-related ventures.
In astrology, Venus rules the zodiac signs of Taurus and Libra. The sign of debilitation of Venus is Virgo and the sign of exaltation of Venus is Pisces.
As based on the horoscope the malefic or benefic effect of the planet Venus is determined in relation to a person astrologically and not merely on the basis of exaltation or debilitation because under certain conditions even a debilitated Venus can give beneficial effects whereas based on its position and degrees in the horoscope even an exalted Venus can sometimes give malefic effects.
As we have explained in our astrology research article � What is Mantra� Mantras can be classified under two broad categories: -
1. Tantrik Mantras ( Beeja Mantras)
2. Vedic Mantras
Therefore, chanting of Tantrik or Vedic Mantra of the concerned planet 1,25,000 times or its half, 62,500 times reduces the malefic effects of that planet. In Panchangas, this number of times for the chanting of mantra for the Venus is given as 6,000 when by chanting only 6,000 times the Mantra of the Venus nothing substantial can be achieved and it is 1,25,000 times chanting alone which can give proper results.
The Tantrik Mantra (Beej Mantra) of the Venus: -
"Om Draam Dreem Draum Sah Shukraya Namah"
The Vedic Mantra of the Venus: -
Om Annatparisruto Rasambrahmavyapivvat Kshatrampayah Somamprajapatih
Ritensatyamindriyamvvipaanam Shukramandhasyaa Indrayendriyami Dampatyoamritammadhu Shukraya Namah
The Venus can be propitiated from either kind of mantras but among these Tantrik Mantras ( Beeja Mantras) are more popular. By undertaking this �Anushthana� ( Puja & Homa{ Ritual of Chanting of Mantras}) one can remove the malefic effects of the Venus especially when performed in the Major Period ( Mahadasha) or Sub-Periods ( Antar Dashas) of the Venus.