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Laghu Rudrabhishek

Last Updated: March 9, 2019, Author: Sasidhar Darla

Rudrabhisheka is a very important ritual in which the Panchamarit Pooja is offered to Lord Shiva. This pooja is performed by experienced priests and they recite very powerful mantras. These mantras bring good luck and fulfill all the desires of the person who performs the pooja.

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Lord Shiva is the destroyer of all the evil and the Supreme being. Worship to the Lord also spreads spirituality and peace in the lives of the human beings. Laghu Rudrabhishek is one of the rudras of Lord Shiva and hence it is also popular as the Maha Rudra Abhishek. Laghu Rudrabhishek pooja is also the best way to overcome all the issues and problems of health, wealth and prosperity.

Who should perform Laghu Rudrabhishek Pooja?

Laghu Rudrabhishek pooja is to be performed by the person who is suffering from any diseases or ailments. If one wants harmony and peace in the family and relations then one can perform this pooja. Also if a person is finding hard to attain success, then this pooja is helpful.

What are the benefits of doing Laghu Rudrabhishek Pooja?

Here are the benefits of doing Laghu Rudrabhishek Puja:

This pooja reduces the bad effects of Ashlesha, Punarvasu and Pushya Nakshatras.
It purifies the soul and body and brings prosperity, good health and peace in one’s life.
It also reduces the bad effects of the afflicted moon.
This pooja also help to get rid of different ailments and diseases.
It can also help for the upliftment in spirituality.
This pooja also helps to improve the leadership qualities and eliminates any doshas in the life of the individual.
This pooja also smoothens the married lives of the couples and improves the the well being of a person.

When should I perform Laghu Rudrabhishek Pooja?

The Laghu Rudrabhishek pooja if performed on the day of Mahashivratri, is considered to be very auspicious. It falls on the 14th night of the full moon. And the pooja starts with the bath of lingam which the devotees call ‘panchayavya’ ie. curd, honey, milk, cow dung, ghee.

One can also consult the priest and decide an auspicious day for conducting this pooja. One can also perform this pooja during the month of Sawan. This pooja can also take place during Amavasya, Makarsankranti, individual’s anniversaries or birth dates.

How to perform Laghu Rudrabhishek Pooja?

Here’s how to perform Laghu Rudrabhishek:

7 priests perform the Laghu Rudrabhishek and worship Lord Shiva in the form of Rudra.
The process begins by worshipping Shiva Linga and the priest bathes it in many ingredients and water. During the process of giving bathe to the Shiva Linga, the priests chant mantras. These mantras are Rudra Suktha.
After the process of giving bathe to the Shiva Linga, the priest purifies it with the mixture of curd, honey, cow’s milk, sugarcane, rice and other items.
After completing the Laghu Rudra Abhishekam Pooja, prasad is to be distributed among the poor people and the devotees. Laghu Rudra Abhishekam pooja is a short Puja of Rudra Abhishekam and gives many beneficial results.

What are the materials required for Laghu Rudrabhishek Pooja?

The materials required for the pooja are the usual requirements and they might differ from pandit to pandit. The materials of this pooja includes Fruits, Coconut, Sweets, Betel leaves, Rice, Janayu, Moli, Roli, Flowers, Dry fruits, Honey, Curd, Supaari, Cinnamon, Panchamrit, Koosha, Dhurva, Sindoor, Ganth bandhan cloth, Kalash, Ganga jal.

Also, other requirements include:

Paata, Ganesh Lakshmi idol, rahman Vastra samagri, Sandal wood, Aluminium Tray, Kesar, Ghee, Yellow sarson, Ring or Pratima, Gulal, Dakshina etc.

It is very important that the person performing the pooja should wear new clothes. Males should wear dhoti, Gamcha and a white napkin. Females should wear new sari, blouse and other things as per the requirements.

Where to perform Laghu Rudrabhishek Pooja?

One can perform laghu rudrabhishek pooja in any of the Lord Shiva temple. It can be performed at Trimbakeshwar in Nashik, Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain, Omkareshwar temple in Indore, Nageshwar temple in Gujarat, Somnath temple in Gujarat and many other places. One can consult an expert for it.

What is the cost of performing Laghu Rudrabhishek Pooja?

The cost of performing laghu rudrabhishek ritual varies from temple to temple but it is usually around Rs. 5000 to Rs. 7000.

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Sudarshana Homam

Last Updated: April 13, 2019, Author: Sasidhar Darla

Sudarshana Chakram of Lord Vishnu — Sudarshana Homam is a Hindu ritual involving fire.

Sudarshana Homam is a Hindu ritual involving fire. Participating in Sudarshana Homam helps a person destroy negativity, gives him victory over the enemies, and protects against the evil eye. The homam grants purification and helps in restoring energies and health. It also promotes success and provides deep levels of purification.

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Sudarshana Homam owes it’s origin to the Sudharshana Chakra which is among the major psychic weapons of Lord Vishnu who is the preserver as well as the sustainer of the Universe. Lord Vishnu has always been portrayed as holding the mighty Sudharshana Chakra which is a kind of a wheel, in one of his hands. This is his weapon and he always triumphantly flings it at the negative forces to forcefully slice them with a spinning motion.

According to Hindu scriptures, the Sudharshana Chakra originated from the extra shavings from the Sun God, Surya. Saint Vishwakarma created a few powerful golden objects from the Surya Deva including the Sudharshana Chakra. Devotees also believe that the weapon had 108 serrated edges. The Sudharshana Chakra is a mighty weapon that had the power of a million million Suns.

Who should perform Sudarshana Homam?

A person should perform Sudarshana Homam if he/she:

needs relief from evil eye
needs relief from the intense problems due to powerful enemies
requires protection from any strong and negative interference which could be in the waking state, sleep state or dream state
wants a lot of wealth
wants a strong victory or highly successful results
wishes to get rid of health issues
wants to pursue deeper experiences of purification
wants to work for the people and community

What are the benefits of Sudarshana Homam?

Here’re the benefits of participating in Sudarshana Homam:

Sudarshana Homam helps gain prosperity
It helps in healing the body and provides rejuvenation of health
Moreover, it helps in the purification from the harmful and toxic energies
Sudarshana Homam helps to achieve the sincere desires
It provides also huge victory and immense success with manifestations
Further, it provides immediate relief from the unexplained sufferings or worries
The Homam also helps in providing protection from the powerful enemies and evil eye

When should I perform Sudarshana Homam?

One can also perform the homam on Ekadashi, Dwadashi and Poornima. Also on the dates that falls on a Wednesday and Saturday or during Buddha Horas are also favorable for performing the Sudarshana Homa.

What is the procedure for performing Sudarshana Homam?

The Sudarshana Homam is the best protection from all the evils, dosha nivaran and to get relief from the troubles from enemies, evil eye, black magic, and fear. It also helps in persecution by evil spirits and health problems.

Here’s how to perform Sudarshana Homam:

The Homam starts with the recitation of the Sudarsana Manthra Japam.
Recitation of the Sudarshana Ashtottharam which starts with the Sudarsanaya Nama and concludes with the Naarayaanakrupavyuha Tejaschakraya Nama, takes place.
After that, the priest makes you take the Sri Sudarsana Homa Maha Sankalpa where you invoke the deities to bless you.
After that the priest invokes all the deities including Lord Kumbam, Lord Varuna, Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Narayana and Lord Sudarsana and performs the Shodasopachara Aaradhanam.
Agni Prathishtai follows this.
Then the homam starts with the Sri Sudarsana Shadakshari performed 108 times with aahuthi
After all the Aahutis, the Poornahuthi takes place which is the conclusion of the Homam
After the Poornahuthi, all the spectators go around the Agni Kuntam and recite Sri Sudarsan Ashtakam.
The Bhasmam from the homam is then worn on the forehead protection this the homam concludes here.

What are the materials required for Sudarshana Homam?

The major requirements for the Homam are the Sudarshana Yantra, which is worshiped with Sudarshana Mantra Japa. The Homam requires the Homa samagri including molten butter, herbs, and sticks of certain trees that one needs to offer into the sacrificial fire along with the powerful chanting of mantras.

Apart from this the offerings to Lord Sudarshan also include fruits, flowers, incense sticks and the Naivedhyam Prasad. Pooja of the owner of Sudarshan, Lord Vishnu has to be performed with Tulsi leaves.

Where to Perform Sudarshana Homam?

This Homam should take place at a Mahavishnu temple by a professional priest. If you want it to take place at your home, then you need to consult a learned Brahman.

Can I perform Sudarshana Homam at home?

Yes, you certainly can perform the Homam at home. However, please take the help of a learned pandit and perform at home.

What is the cost of Sudarshana Homam?

Major costs of the Homam are that of the ingredients and dakshina for priests. The ingredients cost somewhere between Rs. 2000/- to Rs. 3000/-. Thus the total cost of the Homam is less than Rs. 10,000/-. If the homam takes place at the temple, then there could be additional fees.

What is Sudarshana Homam Mantra?

To get blessings of Lord Sudarshana, it is advised to chant this mantra daily. Here are the Sudarshana Homam Mantra Lyrics.

Om Namo Bhagavathe Mahasudarshanaya Deepthre,

Jwalapareethaya Sarvadigshobhanakaraya Brahmane Para Jyothishe,

Hum Paht Swaha

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Sudarshana Homam in Tamil

This Homam takes place in all major Indian languages and Tamil is one of them. Please consult a Tamil Pandit.

Thila Homam

Last Updated: April 24, 2019, Author: Sasidhar Darla

Thila Homam is a powerful vedic ritual performed for the peace of souls of the ancestors and family members who died unnaturally. It is also a remedy for someone who is suffering from Pitru Dosha in his/her horoscope. Rameshwaram is the main place for performing Thila homam.

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Significance of Thila Homam — Thila Homam is a powerful Vedic ritual

These unusual deaths may be because of:

accidents
drowning
burning
poisonous bite of deadly creatures
suicide
premature death
killed by strangling the neck or weapons
died at time of delivery or/and
left home due to madness

In all above cases, the dead soul awaits desperately to become free from the evil powers or hell.

Devotees also believe that these souls are haunting or roaming in space and thus the Shastras advice the Thila Homam as a remedy to give the soul peace and to relieve it from negative forces. The Homam helps the soul find its way to rebirth or sends such a soul back to the lotus feet of God.

Who should perform Thila Homam?

Here’s the list of people who should perform Thila Homam:

Someone whose ancestors died unnaturally.
People with intense problems due to powerful enemies.
Someone whose forefathers have not achieved peace because of the evil deeds they did during their lifespan.
People with Pitra Dosha (Ancestor Dosha).
Someone who has not performed Shradhh ceremony for ancestors.
A person whose forefathers are causing unhappiness in their lives like delaying in settling down in a job, late marriage, delayed child birth, disobedient children or children giving troubles or suffer ailments, disharmony with family members and between couples, more unwanted expenditure then income, have legal proceedings and often occurrence of accidents.

Pitru Dosh Nivarana Pooja — Thila Homam is performed to get rid of Pitru Dosha

What are the benefits of Thila Homam?

Here is the list of benefits of Thila Homam:

It helps in providing relief to the dead souls and protects them from the clutches of hell.
Also, it helps in driving away the sufferings of the dead souls.
It provides immediate relief from the unexplained sufferings and worries.
The homam also brings good wishes and blessings for a happy, healthy and unhindered successful life from these alleviated souls.

When should I perform Thila Homam?

The Homam can take place any day if you are performing in Rameshwaram.

Most auspicious time is in Mahalaya Amavasya which is an annual ritual that is celebrated 15 days before Navaratri. It is known as the Shradhha Paksh in most of India.

Thila Homam can be performed as per tithi (time of death) and if that is not known then it can be performed on any Amavasya.

What is the procedure for Thila Homam?

Here’s how to perform Thila Homam:

The priests at Rameshwaram perform the Thila Homam by following the Vedic customs to dispose-of the challenges emerging because of Pitra Dosha.
The relatives of the departed soul perform the Homam.
The major ritual involves offering the Bali Tharpanam to the ancestors in a Vedic ceremony while chanting the mantras.
Next, the priest offers the homam samagri to the Agni while chanting mantras and it mainly involves the offering of ‘Til’ or ‘Elu’.
Only learned Tamil Brahmans of the Ramanatha Swamy Temple in Rameshwaram, Sri Parasurama Temple in Thiruvananthpuram, Janardhana Swami Temple in Varkala or the Thinaavaya Temple in Malappuram should perform these rituals.

Idols of Female and Male for Ancestor's Worship — Idols of Female and Male for Ancestor’s Worship

How long does it take to perform Thila Homam?

It takes around 3 hours to perform Thila Homam.

Lord Lakshmi Narayana Swamy idol used for pooja

What dress should I wear while performing Thila Homam?

Men should wear dhoti. Women should wear a saree or salwar. The dress that you wear while performing Thila Homam should be let off in the river after the Homam.

Lord Uma Maheswara Swamy idol used in pooja

What are the materials required for performing Thila Homam?

The major ingredients of the Thila Homam are sesame seeds or ‘Til’ or ‘Ellu’, Homam or Havan samagri and all the holy materials that one needs to offer to the Agni Dev or the Holy fire while chanting mantras.

Where to perform Thila Homam?

Thila Homam needs to be performed at Rameshwaram which is the most powerful place for the Homam. If you are planning on performing the ritual in Rameshwaram then you should let us know at least a week in advance so that we can make the arrangements.

After the Homam, the ashes of the dead are mixed in holy sea water as it is believed that the dead soul will rest in peace and get salvation only at this spot.

The ritual takes place once in lifetime unlike other death ceremonies that take place annually or monthly. The new moon rituals can be performed regularly like any other auspicious Homa or Pooja but not the Thila Homam.

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Where to perform Thila Homam? — Rameshwaram is the most powerful place to perform Thila Homam

What is the cost of Thila Homam?

Major costs of the Thila Homam are that of the ingredients and Dakshana for the priests.

If Thila Homam takes place at the Rameshwaram temple, then below are the detailed costs.

Cost primarily depends on count of chants performed during the homam. The cost for Brahmins is more due to the additional procedures required.

Thila Homam	Price Range
1008 Count	₹12000 – 15000
3000 Count	₹15000 – 17000
6000 Count	₹18000 – 22000
10000 Count	₹24000 – 27000

In addition to Thila Homam, below are the optional rituals that are performed and their costs.

Ritual	Price Range
Sudarshana Homam 1008 Count	₹12000 – 15000
Sarpa Shanthi, Rahu Ketu Shanthi	₹12000 – 15000
Naga Prathista (including idol)	₹17000 – 22000
Swayamvara Kalaa Parvathi (For delay in marriage) / Kalathra Dosham	₹12000 – 15000
Thithi/Sraddam/Divasam (Yearly ceremony)	₹5000 – 15000
Hiranya Sradham	₹5000 – 7000
Theertha Sradham	₹15000 – 17000
Kasi Yatra Sankalpam / Saikata Pooja in Dhanushkoti	₹6000 – 8000
Ganga Pooja with Rudra Paarayanam	₹5000 – 7000

God Nagaraja Swamy idol used during pooja

Thila Homam in Tamil

The procedure for Thila Homam is the same in any language. Please refer to the Thila Homam Procedure section in the article.

Thila Homam Videos

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Navagraha Homam

Last Updated: September 23, 2018, Author: Sasidhar Darla

Navagraha planets — Navagraha – 9 ruling planets

Navagraha Homam is a powerful ritual devoted to the nine planets of the Solar System. It is performed to gratify the planets who are the sole reason behind all the contentment and misfortunes taking place in a person’s life. The term, Navagraha itself denotes the nine celestial bodies which have been the centre to all the astrological calculations in Indian Astrology. The nine planets namely the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn and the two shadow planets Rahu and Ketu constitute the significant and most noteworthy Navagrahas.

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This Homam is important because these nine “grahas” play a remarkable role in a person’s horoscope. They control his/her desires, karmas and their outcomes. The homam helps in reducing the negative effects (dasha) of the planets thus improving the positive energies related to a person. Hence, the Navagraha Homam delights the nine planets playing a vital role in deciding and directing a person’s lifetime.

Who Should Perform the Navagraha Homam

Firstly, a person needs to meet an Astrologer. The learned astrologer would then read carefully his/her natal chart. He would attempt to understand the effects of all the planets in his/her Kundli. The outcomes made by calculating planetary positions of the individual’s natal chart would help astrologer in deciding the best time to conduct the Navagraha Homam. Moreover, it is always suggested for individuals with below mentioned problems to perform this homam ones in lifetime:

Someone whose four or more of planets are not well placed in his/her natal chart.
Someone whose Rahu (Ascending node) and Ketu (Descending node) are strongly afflicted in his/her natal chart.
Anyone having the kalathra dosha or the kaal sarpa dosha as these doshas needs to be nullified so as to improve individual’s married life and career.

Navagraha Homam Benefits

Though performing Navagraha Homam has many benefits, but the most noteworthy are as follows:

Making a person’s life favorable.
Ensuring a successful career.
It is a remedy for those who are craving for a happy married life or are affected by the delay in child’s birth.
Benefits to the people facing stuck ups in business and personal life.
Satisfying the moving planets that create bad impact on a person’s life.
Blocking any unfortunate events that may affect a person in future.

Below are some benefits of the nine planets that can be restored through the homam:

Sun gives good health and affluence
Moon gives great mind and success
Mars blesses with prosperity and wealth
Mercury grants wisdom and wealth
Jupiter shower bright education and knowledge
Venus gives knowledge of art and music
Saturn stands for happiness and Vairagya
Rahu makes life stronger and helps turning your enemy into friend
Ketu ensures prosperity, sound health and wealth in the family

When Should Navagraha Homam Be Performed

The Homam can be performed after consulting a learned astrologer. Astrologer would recommend the proper Muhurat based on an individual’s natal chart. The date and time are fixed as per the performer’s nakshatra on any single date.

Navagraha Homam Procedure

Elaborate Navagraha Homam — Steps to perform Navagraha Homam

It starts with the Ganapathi Sthapana followed by the Pooja.
In the second step, the priest asks the performer to take the Punyaha Vachanam or the Maha Sankalpam. He/she would be asked for all desires intended by gratifying all the planets and invoking them to bless the performer.
Next, the Kalasa Pooja is done. It is also called as the formal Sthapana.
After that, the homam is elaborately performed. This includes lengthy chanting or the Japam.
Next, the Aavurthi/Aahuti are given into the Hawan Kund.
Homam is concluded by offering Poornahuti.
Prasad distribution at the conclusion of Homam.

Materials Required for Navagraha Homam – Items

Below, is the list of material required for performing homam.

Navgrah Yantra,
Betel Nuts and Leaves
Camphor
Coconuts
Flowers
Fruits
Ghee
Havan Kund
Incense
Kumkum
Lamps
Rice
Sandalwood Paste
Sesame Oil
Sweets, and
Turmeric

Where to perform Navagraha Homam

A Purohit/Pandit can make arrangements for the Navagraha Homam at any location, be it the performer’s home, office or a temple.

Navagraha Homam Cost

The major costs of the Navagraha Homam includes the ingredients and Dakshina for the priests. The ingredients cost somewhere between Rs. 2000/- to Rs. 3000/-. Hence, the total cost of the Homam is less than Rs. 10,000/-. However, if you get the Homam performed at the temple, then there are chances wherein an individual requires to pay an additional fees to the temple authorities.

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Rudrabhishek

Last Updated: April 18, 2019, Author: Sasidhar Darla

The Rudrabhishek is one of the most popular Vedic Hindu Rituals performed to appease the God of the Gods, Lord Shiva. This pooja is performed to worship Lord Shiva in one of his most popular Rudra form. In the pooja, the 108 names of Lord Shiva are chanted.

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Rudrabhishek ritual is one of the most widespread one across all Shiva Temples. It is of special importance at the sites of the major Shiva Lingas (mainly the ones in Ujjain, Nashik, Omkareshwar, Somnath, Bhimashankar and Rameshwaram).

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The Pooja is one that is considered to be a major means of removing the evils and it is hailed by the Vedic scriptures. The ritual helps the performer in attaining all the desires and awards all-round material prosperity. It can be performed at temples as well as at the home with a Brahman in front of a Shiva Linga.

Who should perform Rudrabhishek?

A person who wants to get rid of the evil forces in life or the possible dangers to life.
Apart from this, it can also be performed by anyone who wants to gain prosperity and happiness, success in business and also for the harmony in the personal relationships.
A person who wants to get rid of any health issues.
Someone who wants peace at home or as a part of the Gruh Shanti Pooja.

What are the benefits of Rudrabhishek Puja?

It is believed to ward off all the possible evils or heath related and financial dangers from the life of a person. The rudrabhishek ritual is helpful in gaining prosperity in career and job as well.
It helps disposing of any evil forces or effects of bad deeds.
The Sri Rudram that is recited during the ritual can also identify the 346 desires of human beings, which can be fulfilled to have a peaceful daily life.
The Pooja has been also repeatedly prescribed as this the ultimate remedy for many planetary Doshas.

When should I perform Rudrabhishek Puja?

Rudrabhishek can be performed on a Monday or at the occasion of Shiva Ratri when Lord Shiva is worshiped everywhere. These days are considered highly auspicious for performing the Abhishek. However, it is believed that the Abhishek can be performed at any time after considering the auspicious Muhurat on the day.

Rudrabhishek can also be performed on important occasions such as Graha Pravesh, Anniversaries or Birthdays.

How to perform Rudrabhishek Puja?

Here’s how to do Rudrabhishek Puja:

The Abhishek begins by bathing the Linga with all the ingredients of the ritual including milk, yogurt, butter, honey and decorating the Shiva Linga with Bel Leaves, flowers and Rudraksha.
Next, the priests perform the Rudra Abhishek with the Rudraksha beads by reciting the Laghunyasa followed by the Shivopasana mantra and then the 108 names of Lord Shiva are recited.
The Sri Rudram, which is a part of chapter 16 and 18 of the Yajur Veda, is then recited.
During the pooja, everybody needs to stay quiet and hear the shlokas and mantra.
During the offerings, the priests chant the Sri Rudram with the 108 names of Lord Shiva. Everybody chants “Om Namah Shivay” in sets of 108 and meditates on Shiva.
Chanting the Sri Rudram; especially if chanted in rhythm, purifies entire atmosphere and wipes out all the sins.

What are the materials required for Rudrabhishek Puja?

The most important 11 ingredients of the ritual are:

Ashes/Bhasma Powder/Vivudhi
Bhang
Butter
Fruit Juices
Honey
Milk
Oil
Sandalwood Powder
Sugar
Water, and
Yogurt

These ingredients are customarily poured over the Shiva Linga and are believed to pacifying the hot and fiery Lord Shiva. This helps in invoking the Lord’s blessings. Thus, the Rudrabhishek is considered complete only after the mentioned offerings are made to Lord Shiva.

Additionally people employ many ingredients for the Pooja including a variety of fruits, flowers and all other things that are favorites of Lord Shiva.

Where to perform Rudrabhishek?

It can be performed in front of an established Shiva Linga in a temple or at the home. The Linga should be placed in a manner so that its Yoni faces North and the performer of the ritual should look East. Performer should sit on an Asana of Kusha, which helps him/her, meditate in the most proper manner.

What is the cost of Rudrabhishek Puja?

If the Rudrabhishek is to be performed at a temple then people need to pay the Dakshina to the Pandit or the participation fees at the temple. While performing it at home, the total cost of the ingredients and the dakshina to the Pandit will hardly exceed Rs. 2,000/-.

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Sarpa Samskara Pooja

Last Updated: April 24, 2019, Author: Sasidhar Darla

The famous Kukke Subramanya Temple situated in Karnataka is famously known as the abode of Nagas. The Temple is also famous for the Sarpa Samskara Pooja performed to remove the Sarpa Dosha from one’s horoscope. The Pooja is believed to be one of the most powerful and potent ways of pleasing the Nagas so that ill effects of killing a snake in previous birth are resolved and one continues a happy life.

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As per the legend of Kukke Subrahmanya, Lord Subrahmanya (Lord Shiva’s Son and popularly known as Karthikeya) is believed to be the protector of snakes. It is believed that Vasuki, the king of Snakes was protected from Garuda (Lord Vishnu’s bird) by Lord Subrahmanya at this very place. Hence, it is a common belief that anyone who harms a Snake must come and appease Lord Subrahmanya to get forgiveness from the divine sin.

Who should perform Sarpa Samskara Pooja?

Here’s who should perform Sarpa Samskara Pooja:

As per Hindu beliefs, any man or woman who has knowingly or unknowingly killed a snake in their previous birth suffers from the Sarpa Dosha in his or her horoscope. The direct effect of this Dosha is that one’s marriage can be delayed or unsuccessful. A person suffering from the Sarpa Dosha must perform this Pooja to atone for their sin. The astrologer usually informs one about the presence of the Sarpa Dosha in one’s horoscope.
Any couples having infertility issues or trouble conceiving a child are advised to perform the Sarpa Samskara Pooja.
A person experiencing delayed marriage or delay n occurrences of any important issues are advised to perform the Pooja.
A person experiencing skin diseases or bad health must perform the Pooja.

What are the benefits of Sarpa Samskara Pooja?

Here’s the list of benefits of Sarpa Samskara Pooja:

By offering the Sarpa Samskara Pooja to Lord Subrahmanya, it is believed that one gets relieved from the Sarpa Dosha in his or her horoscope.
This Pooja is performed for achieving better career and financial growth of a person.
Fertility and child-related issues are believed to be resolved by performing the Pooja.
Problems such as delay in marriages and skin diseases are cured after performing this ritual.

When should I perform Sarpa Samskara Pooja?

The Sarpa Samskara Pooja can be performed on all days except Ekadashi, Dasami, Gokulashtami, Shivarathri, any Eclipse days, and during the Temple annual festival which lasts for about 15 days.

The monsoon season is not a suitable time to perform this Pooja as the Temple is located in a hilly area where mudslides are very common.

How to perform Sarpa Samskara Pooja?

Here is how to do Sarpa Samskara Pooja;

A maximum of 4 persons are allowed to attend the Pooja under 1 ticket. The Temple appoints Brahmin priest for the people who are not well versed with the rituals of the Pooja.
The whole Pooja is a two-day program. The Pooja starts at 7 AM on the first day and ends at 12:30 PM on the first day. The devotee has to wake up early and take a dip in the Kumaradhara River. They have to then report at the Adi Subrahmanya Temple where they will be given a Deeksha Vastra. This Vastra is important and should be worn on the second day of the Pooja.
After the rituals end on the first day, the devotees are provided food and Prasadam. As per the tradition, the participants of the Pooja should not eat outside the Temple premises during the two days of the Pooja.
The second-day rituals consist of Pindi Pradana and Tarpana for 64 times. This ritual means the transferring of the soul to higher realms of existence and granting of Moksha. The Pooja concludes with the Naga Prathishtha at the Subrahmanya Temple.

What are the materials required for Sarpa Samskara Pooja?

One must wear washed and decent clothes to the Temple premises. Men are advised to wear Dhoti and women must wear Saree or Salwar Suit. All the Sarpa Samskara Pooja articles will be provided by the Temple authorities by paying the required money at the counter.

Where to perform Sarpa Samskara Pooja?

The Kukke Subramanya Temple located in the Subrahmanya district of Karnataka is the place where one must go to get rid of this Dosha. The Temple is located 280 km from Bengaluru. The beautiful temple town is easily reachable by road and train. Regular buses are available from all major cities and towns in Karnataka. The Subrahmanya railway station is also well connected to major cities in and around Karnataka.

What is the cost of performing Sarpa Samskara Pooja?

The cost of performing the Sarpa Samskara Pooja at the Kukke Subrahmanya Temple is about Rupees Three Thousand. The Booking must be done well in advance as the unique Pooja slots get filled up fast.

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Satyanarayana Pooja

Last Updated: September 23, 2018, Author: Sasidhar Darla

Satyanarayana Pooja is one of the most popular rituals performed to appease Lord Vishnu and receive his blessings. The word “Satya” means Truth and “Narayana” means The Highest Being. Together they mean “The highest being who is the embodiment of truth”. The ritual is ancient in origin as its mention can be found in the Reva Kanda of the Skanda Purana.

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It is believed that the Satyanarayana Pooja was performed by Kings, Merchants, Traders and Businessmen to appease Lord Vishnu and to increase their financial stability. Though the Pooja is performed by Hindus all over India, it is especially popular in the states of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Odisha, Tamilnadu, and Karnataka.

Who should perform Satyanarayana Pooja?

A person beginning a new venture in life like a business or a family should perform the Satyanarayana Pooja to receive Lord Vishnu’s blessings. As a result, the Pooja is extremely popular during marriages, Gruha-Pravesh and at the beginning of higher studies.
Satyanarayana Pooja is also performed when someone in the family is in ill-health.

Satyanarayana Pooja Benefits

It is believed that by performing the ritual, one achieves peace and prosperity in his or her life. The devotee is blessed with general happiness and family bliss.
The Satyanarayana Pooja also clears negativity surrounding oneself and grants optimism and positive approach towards life in general.
The Pooja is also believed to bless the devotee with good health.

When should I perform Satyanarayana Pooja?

The day of Chitra Pournami (in the month of April) is considered to be highly auspicious for performing the Satyanarayana Pooja. It is believed that Satyanarayana Pooja can be performed at any time on a full moon day. However, the Pooja must not be performed by the devotee on a New Moon.

The Satyanarayana Pooja is performed on important occasions like weddings, Graha-Pravesh (Housewarming) and birthdays.

Satyanarayana Pooja Procedure

The rituals of Satyanarayana Pooja are elaborate but easy. The duration of the Pooja can be between two to three hours. Usually, the Pooja is performed in the evening. It is customary for the deity to observe the Satyanarayana Vrata on the day of the Pooja.
The first few rituals are common for all rituals dedicated to God. The Pooja begins with Acamanah (self-purification), Pranayama (to increase the spirituality inside the body), and Sankalp (take a vow to complete the ritual).
The Ganapathi Pooja or Homam is conducted first to appease Lord Ganapathi without whose blessings, nothing is accomplished.
The next few steps involve includes Deepa Sthapana (Lighting of the lamps), Bhumi Prarthana (pay respect to Mother Earth), Kalasa Sthapana, Kalasa Pooja, Varuna Pooja and the Aatmashuddhi.
Several Poojas are performed like the Navagraha Pooja, Tulsi Pooja, Panchamritha Pooja, Dvarapalaka Pooja, Digpalika Pooja, Panchamritha Abhishekam, the recital of several Suktas and Shlokas and Lakshmi Pooja.
The Satyanarayan Katha or stories are read out to all the participating devotees. Five chapters depicting the miracles and graces of Lord Satyanarayan are read out to all to stress the importance of the occasion.
The Ashtottara Pooja (recital of 108 names of Lord Vishnu), Naivedyam, Tambulam, Dakshina, Aarti, Pradakshina, Namaskara, Aatma Samarpana and lastly Samarpanam mark the end of the rituals.

Materials required for Satyanarayana Pooja – Puja Samagri

The basic materials required for the Satyanarayana Pooja are the photo or the idol of the deity, two brass lamps, Karpoor, Kumkum, Chandan, and Haldi. Flowers, copper or silver Kalasa, conch, tulsi leaves and garland, betel leaves and nuts, Banana and Banana leaves, Coconuts, and Mango leaves are also required for the setting up of the Pooja.

For the Pooja Ahuthi purpose, Panchamrutham including Milk, Curd, Honey, Yoghurt, and Sugar are required. The Prasad should also be prepared. It should either be a Rava or Sooji Halwa or a Semolina Payasam or Kheer.

Where to perform Satyanarayana Pooja?

The Satyanarayana Swamy Temple located at Annavaram, Andhra Pradesh is one of the most popular temples where this elaborate ritual is performed in detail and with utmost reverence. Besides the famous temple, the Pooja can also be performed at other world famous temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu like Tirumala Tirupati Balaji Temple, and the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple at Srirangam.

Other than temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the Satyanarayan Pooja can also be performed at other sites like the Kukke Subrahmanya Temple, Meenakshi Amman Temple, Mangaladevi Temple and Durga Parameshwari Temple.

Cost of performing Satyanarayana Pooja

The cost of performing the elaborate ritual can range from ₹3,000 to ₹5,000.

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Chandi Homam

Last Updated: April 13, 2019, Author: Sasidhar Darla

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Chandi Homam is one of the most powerful rituals performed to appease and seek blessings of Goddess Durga. One can benefit from good health and happy family life by performing this homam. It is conducted in almost all temples dedicated to the divine Goddess.

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The Homam is considered as the supreme form of worship among the followers of Shaktism (devotees who consider Devi or Adi Parashakti as the supreme God) sect in Hinduism. The name Chandi is the other name of the Goddess as mentioned in the revered Devi Mahatmayam.

The Goddess Chandi is represented as the fierce and passionate form of Goddess Durga. As per the Devi Mahatmayam, the Goddess is depicted as eighteen armed, each possessing a different weapon.

The Goddess is considered as the Mother of the Universe and an embodiment of feminine power and energy. She is also believed to be the creator of the Holy Trinity of Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Shiva.

Who should perform Chandi Homam?

Here’s the list of people who should perform chandi homam:

A person suffering from severe Doshas or ill-effects of planetary placements in their horoscope should perform Chandi Homam.
Any person suspected to suffer from black magic; curses and negative energy are advised to perform the Homam to rid them of the evil influence.
According to ancient scriptures, the Homam should be performed to overpower fear in general and especially fear of death.
The Homam is also recommended for people who want atonement or forgiveness from the Goddess for any misdeed they might have committed in their life.

What are the benefits of Chandi Homam?

Here’s a list of benefits of chandi homam:

It is believed that one can resolve issues related to health and family disputes by performing Chandi Homam.
The effects of curses and obstacles are removed from a person’s horoscope.
The Homam is performed to attain name, fame and success in the devotee’s life.
Performing the Homam grants success and a win over enemies or antagonistic elements in life.

When should I perform Chandi Homam?

The 9 days of Navratri are auspicious for performing Chandi Homam. Also, auspicious days like Ashtami, Navami, Chaturdasi, Magha Amavasya, Jyeshta Amavasya, Chaithra and Karthik Pournami are good for performing the Homam. It is preferred to perform the Homam during daytime and finish the rituals before sunset.

What is the procedure to perform Chandi Homam?

Here’s how to perform chandi homam:

The first few rituals are common for all rituals dedicated to God. Chandi Homam begins with Anujnaa (Permission from the Goddess), Acamanah (self-purification), Pranayama (to increase the spirituality inside the body), and Sankalp (take a vow to complete the ritual).
The Ganapathi Pooja or Homam is conducted first to appease Lord Ganapathi without whose blessings, nothing is accomplished.
The Kalasa Shuddhi process occurs next followed by the Agni Prathishthapana. This procedure involves the starting up of the fire inside the Homa Kundam with Camphor, dried coconut, and the Darbha grass. The Digpalaka Pooja is performed next to honour the rulers of the four directions.
In an elaborate form of this Havan, the Panchopachara Pooja or the Shodasopachara Pooja are also performed.
The Go-Pooja, Parivaara Pooja, Suhasini Pooja, Dampathi Pooja, and Brahmachari Pooja are performed before the Yagna.
The Saptashati Parayanam is the main part of the Pooja. The thirteen chapters of the Saptashati have 3 parts dedicated to Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, and Mahasaraswati. These 13 chapters collectively contain 700 Shlokas that must be recited to complete the Homam.
The last section of the Homam involves Uttarangam (Vote of Thanks) and the Poornahuti (Last offering).

What are the materials required for Chandi Homam?

The basic materials required for Chandi Homam are a Homa Kundam (a square shaped copper container), dry Coconut, Ghee, ladle, raw rice, kumkum, turmeric, Agarbattis (Incense sticks), lamps, Theertha vessels, flowers, and water.

Special food must be prepared that can be offered to the Goddess like fruits, jaggery or Panchamritham. The Darbha grass is optional along with Sesame seeds and Camphor.

Where to perform Chandi Homam?

The Chandi Homam is an extremely elaborate Homam and is usually performed by several priests together in front of a large Homa Kunda. The Homam can be performed in all major Temples dedicated to Goddess Durga or Parvati like Sri Durga Parameshwari Temple in Mangalore, Sri Mookambika Temple at Mookambika, Chamundeshwari Temple at Mysuru, and the Mahalakshmi Temple in Mumbai.

However, booking for Chandi Homam must be made months in advance as the dates are usually unavailable for last minute plans.

What is the cost of Chandi Homam?

Since Chandi Homam is an extremely elaborate procedure, the cost of the Homam can range from ₹15,000 to ₹30,000 in some temples.

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Ganapathi Homam

Last Updated: April 23, 2019, Author: Sasidhar Darla

Ganapathi Homam is a ritual dedicated to Lord Ganesha, performed to seek his blessings and achieve success before imparting on any venture. As per Hinduism, the grace of Lord Ganesha can remove obstacles in life and fulfill any task that you are undertaking.

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Who should perform Ganapathi Homam?
What are the benefits of performing Ganapathi Homam?
What are the best days to do Ganapathi Homam?
What is the procedure for performing Ganapathi Homam?
What are the materials required for Ganapathi Homam?
Where to perform Ganapathi Homam?
What is the cost of Ganapathi Homam?
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The Elephant-faced God, Lord Ganesha is the Supreme Being who removes obstacles from one’s plan or a venture in life. He is Vighnaraja or Vignaharta by many of his devotees. Also, he is important for his Siddhi (success), Buddhi (wisdom and intelligence) and Riddhi (prosperity). He is the first one that the devotees honour among all Gods in most of the worship rituals and services. The God is also famous as the God or Patron of Arts and Sciences.

Who should perform Ganapathi Homam?

The main purpose of Ganapathi Homam is to remove any obstacles in any venture undertaken by the devotee. Devotees believe that by doing this ritual, the venture begins and successfully runs in a smooth manner.

Here’s who should do Ganapathi Homam:

People seeking success at the start of any business, work life, student life, marriage, Housewarming (Griha Pravesh) and even Naming ceremonies (Naamkaran).
People who are specifically affected by Kethu Dosha. Lord Ganesha is the planetary overlord of Kethu. Hence, one should perform the Ganapathi Homam to please Lord Ganesha and to remove the malefic effects of the Dosha.

What are the benefits of performing Ganapathi Homam?

Here’s the list of benefits of Ganapathi Homam:

The devotee can get rid of all the obstacles and problems that he or she might encounter in their new ventures of life, both professional and personal.
Performing the Ganapathi Homam grants wealth and solves wealth related issues in a devotee’s life. Lord Ganesha is believed to be the governor of the Mooladhara chakra, which signifies material prosperity.
Performing the Ganapathi Homam enlightens the spiritual mind and makes one conscious of the higher realms of existence. Lord Ganesha is the gatekeeper of the Sushumna Nadi, inside the Mooladhara Chakra.
One can achieve prosperity, health and a happy domestic life by worshiping Ganesha once a year by conducting the Homam.
The Ganapathi Homam also gives the benefit of good health to the devotees who might suffer from ailments like anxiety, depression and injuries sustained during accidents.
People also believe that worshiping Lord Ganesha ensures success and wins over mortal enemies.

What are the best days to do Ganapathi Homam?

Here’s when to perform Ganapathi Homam:

The Ganapathi Homam should take place early in the morning, before sunrise and the Poornahuti (the last offering signifying the end of the Homam) should take place at sunrise.

The days of Sankashti Chaturthi of every month and Vinayaka Chaturthi are considered as extremely auspicious days for ganapathi homam.
The 3rd day of Navratri which is Tritiya is also a great day to perform Ganapathi Homam.

What is the procedure for performing Ganapathi Homam?

Here’s how to do Ganapathi Homam at home:

Anjuna
Mantras for asking for cooperation and permission from Lord Ganesha and other Gods to perform the Homam.
Aachamanam
The procedure involves sipping of holy water for inner purification of body and soul.
Vighneswara Pooja
The Pooja involves worshiping Lord Ganesha requesting him to remove all the obstacles in the Pooja.
Pranayama and Sankalpam
This involves taking a vow to please Lord Ganapathi.
Kalasa Shuddhi
This process is for holy water that one sprinkles on oneself.
Agni Prathistahapana
One should start the fire inside the Homam Kund with a camphor.
Dikpaalaka Pooja
The Dikpaalaka Pooja along with the Panchopachara Pooja also takes place for the Lord. The priest pours the preliminary offerings into the Havan Kund with the invocation of the God. Then he chants several Ganapathi Mantras in front of the Kund. After the Poornahuti, the ritual of Udvasana (concluding the ritual) takes place.

What are the materials required for Ganapathi Homam?

The basic materials required for Ganapathi Homam are Ghee, Modhaka, and the Durva Grass. The Purnahuti, which is the last offering should consist of Coconut, Banana, Honey, Sugarcane, Ghee, Modhaka, Jaggery, and Puffed Rice. Besides these offerings, one must possess a Homa Kunda (can consist of bricks).

Additional materials required are Karpoor, Kumkum, Sandalwood paste (Chandan), Haldi (Turmeric), flowers, Theertha Vessel, spoons, vessels for the Ashtadravya, and Conch.

Where to perform Ganapathi Homam?

A devotee can perform Ganapathi Homam by himself or can arrange a Pandit. Since the procedure and the rituals are simple, this pooja can take place at home or office too. Most of the temples, irrespective of the main deity, offer the seva of Ganapathi Homam as their service.

However, one should enquire and book the Homam in advance during the festive season and on auspicious days like Vinayaka Chaturthi.

What is the cost of Ganapathi Homam?

The cost of performing ganapathi homam varies but is usually around ₹1000 to ₹3000. The cost includes the materials required and dakshina for pandit. It is better to take help of your family pandit or ask friends for recommendations of a good pandit.

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