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Rahu Ketu Stotram

राहु-केतु स्तोत्रम्

5 min read10 versesSource: Skanda Purana (Graha Khanda)

About Rahu Ketu Stotram

The Rahu Ketu Stotram, known in Sanskrit as राहु-केतु स्तोत्रम्, is a devotional hymn of praise in praise of the Nine Planets (Navagraha). Attributed to Skanda Purana (Graha Khanda), this prayer holds a special place in Hindu devotional literature. Devotees recite this prayer to combined Rahu and Ketu stotra for complete shadow planet remedies and 11 names of Ketu remove all planetary afflictions. It is also said to protect from sudden calamities, accidents and hidden enemies. This prayer is traditionally recited on Tuesday (Mangalvar) and Saturday (Shanivar) and during Grahan Puja to invoke divine grace. With 10 verses and a reading time of about 5 minutes, this prayer is ideal for both daily worship and special occasions. On this page, you can read the complete Rahu Ketu Stotram in Devanagari Sanskrit with English transliteration, Hindi meaning (arth), and free PDF download for offline recitation.

Reviewed & translated by Acharya Pushyadant Mishra

Stotra Path (स्तोत्र पाठ)

॥ श्री राहु-केतु स्तोत्रम् ॥

॥ राहु स्तोत्रम् ॥

अर्धकायं महावीर्यं चन्द्रादित्यविमर्दनम्।

सिंहिकागर्भसम्भूतं तं राहुं प्रणमाम्यहम्॥ १॥

रहुर्दानवमन्त्री च सिंहिकाचित्तनन्दनः।

अर्धकायः सदा क्रोधी चन्द्रादित्यविमर्दनः॥ २॥

रौद्रो रुद्रप्रियो दैत्यः स्वर्भानुर्भानुभीतिदः।

ग्रहराजः सुधापायी राकातिथ्यभिलाषुकः॥ ३॥

कालदृष्टिः कालरूपः श्रीकण्ठहृदयाश्रयः।

विधुन्तुदो धूम्रवर्णः शतमन्यु वरप्रदः॥ ४॥

कृत्तिकानक्षत्रजातो मन्दसौख्यप्रदो महान्।

चन्दनालेपभूषाढ्यो नीलाम्बरविभूषणः॥ ५॥

द्वादशनामानि राहोर्यः पठेच्छ्रद्धयान्वितः।

सर्वपापविनिर्मुक्तः सर्वरोगविवर्जितः॥ ६॥

॥ केतु स्तोत्रम् ॥

पलाशपुष्पसंकाशं तारकाग्रहमस्तकम्।

रौद्रं रौद्रात्मकं घोरं तं केतुं प्रणमाम्यहम्॥ ७॥

केतुर्ग्रहपतिः क्रूरः शिखी धूम्रवपुः प्रभुः।

चित्रवर्णो ग्रहश्रेष्ठः पुच्छलो मोक्षदो महान्॥ ८॥

धूम्राकारो धूम्रवर्णो ज्वालाजिह्वो भयंकरः।

लाङ्गूलो ग्रहकूटस्थो विशालाक्षो भयप्रदः॥ ९॥

चित्रगुप्तजनप्रियः प्रेतराजसमो बली।

एकादशनामानि केतोर्यः पठते सदा।

सर्वग्रहकृता पीडा नश्यते नात्र संशयः॥ १०॥

॥ इति श्री राहु-केतु स्तोत्रम् सम्पूर्णम् ॥

Benefits (फल)

  • Combined Rahu and Ketu stotra for complete shadow planet remedies
  • 12 names of Rahu destroy all sins and diseases
  • 11 names of Ketu remove all planetary afflictions
  • Essential during Rahu-Ketu Dasha and transits
  • Protects from sudden calamities, accidents and hidden enemies

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Rahu Ketu Stotram

Read Rahu Ketu Stotram in Sanskrit with Hindi meaning. Combined stotra with 12 Rahu names and 11 Ketu names for planetary remedy. It is dedicated to Shree Navagraha (श्री नवग्रह), the nine celestial bodies in hindu astrology. worshipped for planetary harmony and peace. This sacred hymn contains 10 verses and is sourced from Skanda Purana (Graha Khanda).