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What are the 9 Grahas in Vedic Astrology?

Published 1 August 2026

The 9 Grahas (Navagraha) are Surya (Sun), Chandra (Moon), Mangal (Mars), Budha (Mercury), Guru/Brihaspati (Jupiter), Shukra (Venus), Shani (Saturn), Rahu (North Node), and Ketu (South Node).

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