Shukra (Venus)
శుక్రుడుGraha #6 of 9 · Friday · 20-year mahadasha
Shukra Mool Mantra
Om Draam Dreem Draum Sah Shukraya Namah
Beeja form: Om Draam (single seed: Shuṁ)
Recite 108 times daily on Friday. The shorter beeja mantra can be repeated more times (1,008 or 10,008) for deeper transformation during Shukra's mahadasha.
Shukra Mahadasha Effects
Favorable Venus dasha grants marriage, romantic happiness, luxury, vehicles, artistic success, beauty, and material comforts. Afflicted Venus causes relationship discord, reproductive issues, diabetes, and over-indulgence. The 20-year dasha is the longest and most influential on marital and material life.
Graha Shanti — Remedies for Shukra
When Shukra is afflicted or unfavorably placed in the birth chart, the following remedies are prescribed in classical Jyotisha:
- Mantra recitation: 108 to 10,008 times of the mool mantra on Friday
- Daana (donation): white sweets, curd, silver, white cloth, diamond, perfume, sugar — donate to a Brahmin priest, temple, or needy person on Friday
- Gemstone: Diamond (Heera); substitute White Sapphire in Silver / Platinum — ONLY after verified by a qualified astrologer (wrong gemstone amplifies afflictions)
- Temple visit: Kanjanur (Tamil Nadu)
- Vrata observance: Fast on Friday from sunrise to sunset
- Bhakti hymn: Lakshmi Ashtakam; Mahalakshmi Stotram
When is Shukra's Day?
Friday (శుక్రవారం) is ruled by Shukra. Activities aligned with Shukra's nature are most favored on this day. See today's panchangam to check whether today is a Shukra-ruled day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shukra graha in Vedic astrology?
Shukra (శుక్రుడు, English: Venus) is graha #6 of the 9 Navagrahas. Day of week: Friday. Mahadasha period: 20 years. Favorable Venus dasha grants marriage, romantic happiness, luxury, vehicles, artistic success, beauty, and material comforts. Afflicted Venus causes relationship discord, reproductive issues, diabetes...
What is the mool mantra of Shukra?
The mool mantra for Shukra is: 'Om Draam Dreem Draum Sah Shukraya Namah'. The shorter beeja form is: 'Om Draam (single seed: Shuṁ)'. Recite 108 times daily on Friday for full benefit. Counts of 1,008 or 10,008 for significant transformation.
What gemstone represents Shukra?
The gemstone for Shukra is Diamond (Heera); substitute White Sapphire. Wear in Silver / Platinum setting on the recommended finger (varies by graha). For Vedic gemstone therapy, consult an astrologer who has verified the graha's strength in your birth chart before purchasing.
How do I do graha shanti for Shukra?
Donate items associated with Shukra: white sweets, curd, silver, white cloth, diamond, perfume, sugar. Visit a Shukra temple: Kanjanur (Tamil Nadu). Recite the bhakti hymn: Lakshmi Ashtakam; Mahalakshmi Stotram. Performed during Shukra's mahadasha or antardasha for relief.
All 9 Navagrahas
సూర్యుడు2. Chandra
చంద్రుడు3. Mangala
కుజుడు / అంగారకుడు4. Budha
బుధుడు5. Guru
గురుడు / బృహస్పతి6. Shukra
శుక్రుడు7. Shani
శని8. Rahu
రాహువు9. Ketu
కేతువు
All navagraha data sourced from Brihat Parashara Hora Sastra, Phaladeepika, and Saravali. Editorial methodology reviewed by Pandit Ramachandra Sharma. Vedic gemstone therapy should only be undertaken after a qualified Jyotishi has analyzed your full birth chart — wrong gemstones can amplify afflictions instead of mitigating them.