शुक्र (Shukra) पूजा -

For the appeasement of Shukra (Venus), the recommended japa count varies, with 16,000 to 20,000 repetitions commonly cited for completing the mantra cycle (Purascharana). However, according to traditional Vedic guidelines for the Kali Yuga, this count is multiplied to 64,000 repetitions to attain full and lasting benefits.

Shukra Beej (Seed) Mantra –
Om Dram Dreem Droum Sah Shukraya Namah
(ॐ द्रां द्रीं द्रौं सः शुक्राय नमः)

Shukra Gayatri Mantra –
Om Bhrigu-vansha-jaataaya Vidmahe, Shveta-vaahanaaya Dhimahi, Tanno Shukrah Prachodayaat
(ॐ भृगु-वंश-जाताय विद्महे, श्वेत-वाहनाय धीमहि, तन्नः शुक्रः प्रचोदयात्)

In Vedic astrology, Shukra represents love, beauty, luxury, harmony, comfort, artistic expression, relationships and abundance. When Shukra is strong in one’s horoscope, life becomes filled with prosperity, charm, emotional balance, financial growth and marital bliss. It enhances creativity, attraction, happiness and material comfort.

When afflicted or weakened, Shukra may cause financial instability, relationship conflicts, delayed marriage, lack of harmony, reduced vitality, emotional imbalance and struggles in luxury or creative pursuits. Therefore, Shukra Puja is performed to strengthen Venus, attract divine blessings, restore balance and bring grace, prosperity and harmony into life.