The festival of lights, Diwali, is being celebrated on November 8, 2026. While this grand festival traditionally involves the worship of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha, the auspicious night of Kartik Amavasya is also considered ideal for performing remedies to calm Rahu and Ketu. According to astrological sciences, individuals whose horoscopes feature unfavorable placements of Rahu and Ketu, or those currently undergoing their unfavorable planetary periods, should undertake specific rituals on Diwali night. Implementing these steps can help mitigate the adverse impacts of these shadow planets and invite positive transformations into everyday life.
Donate Essential Items to the Needy
To counteract the negative influence of Rahu and Ketu, people should distribute specific items to underprivileged individuals during the evening or night of Diwali. Astrological traditions suggest that donating iron objects, black gram, and blue-colored garments yields highly beneficial results. This straightforward practice strengthens the planetary conditions of Rahu and Ketu within the horoscope, helping to pacify them and encouraging favorable developments in one's personal and professional spheres.
Offer Prayers to Lord Shiva
Worshipping Lord Shiva is regarded as extremely auspicious for neutralizing the disruptive vibrations of Rahu and Ketu. Engaging in the worship of Mahadev and chanting sacred mantras on Diwali night can significantly lessen the malefic consequences associated with these planets. Alongside home rituals, devotees can visit a Shiva temple on this night to perform an abhishekam of the Shiva lingam using water or Gangajal mixed with raw milk and black sesame seeds. Performing this ritual reduces the hostility of Rahu and Ketu.
Feed Stray or Black Dogs
Feeding dogs is widely recognized as an effective way to diminish the harsh effects of Rahu and Ketu. On the night of Diwali, offering rotis, bread, or other food items to street dogs or black dogs brings favorable outcomes. This practice introduces positive shifts into your routine and shields you from impending crises. According to astrological insights, taking care of dogs pleases the planetary forces governing Rahu and Ketu, leading to a calmer and more balanced life path.
In addition to these measures, chanting Shani Dev mantras on Diwali night helps lower the adverse impact of Rahu and Ketu. Astrologers note that when Rahu and Ketu are negatively placed in a birth chart, turning to the worship of Shani Dev helps stabilize planetary energies and clears persistent obstacles.
