🌌 What Is Ugraradha Shanti Pooja?
Ugraradha Shanti Pooja is a powerful Vedic ritual performed to pacify intense or malefic planetary influences—particularly when a native’s horoscope indicates Ugra (fierce) Arudha or Ugraradha Dosha. These configurations often arise from harsh planetary placements, especially involving Saturn (Shani), Mars (Kuja), Rahu, or Ketu, and can manifest as obstacles, health issues, financial instability, or spiritual unrest.
The term "Ugraradha" combines:
Ugra – fierce, intense, or aggressive
Radha/Arudha – manifestation or projection of planetary energy
This pooja is a form of Shanti Karma, aimed at restoring balance and invoking divine grace to neutralize karmic burdens.
 
🪔 When Is It Recommended?
Ugraradha Shanti is typically advised when:
A native’s Arudha Lagna or Upapada Lagna is afflicted by malefic planets
There are repeated failures, unexplained suffering, or spiritual blockages
During Sade Sati, Ashtama Shani, or Rahu-Ketu transit periods
Before major life events like Griha Pravesha, Vivaha, or Gruha Nirmana
 
📿 Key Ritual Components
The pooja is performed by learned Vedic scholars and includes:
Ganapati Pooja: To remove obstacles and invoke auspiciousness
Kalasha Sthapana: Symbolizing divine presence
Navagraha Pooja: Appeasing all nine planetary deities
Ugra Devata Archana: Special offerings to fierce deities like Rudra, Bhairava, Narasimha, and Durga
Japa & Homa: 
Rudra Japa or Maha Mrityunjaya Homa for longevity and healing
Durga Saptashati Parayanam for protection
Navagraha Homa to balance planetary energies
Daanam (Charity): Offering food, clothes, or dakshina to Brahmins and the needy
 
🌿 Benefits of Ugraradha Shanti
Pacifies intense karmic influences and planetary afflictions
Promotes mental peace, health, and spiritual clarity
Enhances success in ventures and removes chronic obstacles
Protects against accidents, litigation, and sudden losses
Supports harmony in family and professional life