Navagrahas are planets, the planetoids. Our heritage considers them to be 9 in number. Nava is nine, and graha is planet, and, therefore, they are Navagrahas. These 9 planets are: Surya, the Sun, the strongest living God, who grant good health and success; Chandra, the Moon, who act as the mind and brings wealth; Mangala, the Mars, who showers bravery and success;

Budha, the Mercury, who grant intelligence and wealth; Guru, the Jupiter, who praises with education, understanding and good health; Shukra, the Venus, who gives a long life and skills in fine arts; Shani, the Saturn, who gives happiness; Rahu, the ascending point of the Moon, who nourishes life; and Ketu, the descending point of the Moon, who neutralize bad effects and brings success.