Nakshatras or the stars have got a lot of importance in Hinduism and they play a major role in defining the personality of an individual and his destiny. Nakshatra is one of 27 divisions of the zodiac wherein each of the constellations covers 13 degrees and 20 minutes and are ruled by the nine planets.

The list of the 27 nakshatras is as follows:

Ashwini, Baharani, Krutika, Rohini, Mrigshira, Ardra, Punarvasu, Pushya, Ashlesha, Magha, Purvaphalguni, Uttaraphalguni, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Vishaka, Anuradha, Jeshtha, Moola, poorvashada, Uttarashada, Shravana, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha, Poorvabhadrapada, Uttarabhadrapada, Revati.

Stellar Astrology is that branch of astrology that deals with the study of stars. The birth star that is Janmanakshatra of a person is identified by the position of the moon in a particular star zone at the time of birth. Having knowledge about the stars is very essential when matching horoscopes for marriage purpose.

Sometimes, even when there is no problem in one’s kundali and the yogas are also auspicious; individual’s go through tough times; experience pain and losses and this due to the malefic Janmanakshatra. To reduce the ill effects of the birth star; it is advised to perform Nakshatra Shanti Puja. This puja is performed to pacify the deities ruling the nakshatra and seek blessings from the divine form. Below is mentioned the Nakshatra Puja benefits:

• It reduces the negative effects of the afflicted nakshatra
• Pacifies the Lord ruling the nakshatra
• Performing Nakshatra puja will boost the confidence of the performer or of the person who is getting the puja done.
• The performer of the puja will be free from all types of doshas
• The puja shields you from enemies and their bad intentions
• The performer of the puja will experience a vast difference in the quality of his life once the puja is done.

It is mentioned in the sacred hindu scriptures that in order to get complete benefits of Nakshatra Shanti Puja, the performer must carry on the puja with utmost faith and as per the vedic rituals. The Nakshatra Shanti Puja begins with the worshipping of Lord Ganesh - the remover of obstacles. Later, Navagraha puja is done and it concludes with homam.