The planets in our solar system transit through the twelve zodiacs (rāśīs) at various speeds. People in different rāśīs can sometimes be affected or afflicted by some of these transits. To alleviate or minimize the negative effects of these transits, priests in our temple perform śānti pūjā and hōma. This ritual, called graha śānti, will be performed to invoke the blessings of the specific planets that may cause these challenges. This ritual will help the devotee overcome problems, and promote harmony, prosperity and their well-being. This ritual is more important if more than one family member is being afflicted by the transit.