Parihara — remedial measures — are the practical side of Vedic astrology: once a chart reveals a weak, afflicted, or challenging planet, tradition offers ways to strengthen the positive and soften the difficult. Remedies are not about forcing fate but about aligning oneself with cosmic rhythms, cultivating the qualities a planet represents, and acting with devotion and discipline. They range from the devotional to the charitable and the practical.

Mantras and Worship

Each planet has associated mantras, deities, and stotras. Reciting a planet's bija (seed) mantra a prescribed number of times, worshipping its ruling deity (for example, Hanuman for Mars and Saturn, Vishnu for Jupiter, Durga for Rahu), and observing its weekday are the most common and accessible remedies. The Navagraha (nine planets) are often worshipped together, and Navagraha homam is performed to harmonise all nine.

Gemstones, Charity, and Fasting

Gemstones (each planet has a corresponding stone, such as ruby for the Sun or blue sapphire for Saturn) are worn to strengthen a benefic planet — but only on sound astrological advice, as the wrong stone can do harm. Charity (dana) of items associated with a planet, given on its weekday, is a gentler and universally safe remedy. Fasting on a planet's day — such as Saturday for Saturn or Tuesday for Mars — is another traditional and accessible practice.

A Balanced Approach

The most important principle of parihara is sincerity over spectacle: simple, consistent devotion and ethical living outweigh expensive rituals. Remedies should be chosen for the specific chart, not applied generically, and an experienced astrologer or priest can guide which are appropriate. Mana Panchangam lists pandits who perform Navagraha homam, shanti pujas, and dosha pariharas, and its Kundali highlights the planets that may warrant attention.