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Sarpa Samskara Pooja is one of the most powerful and potent ways of pleasing the Nagas. The pooja resolves the ill effects of killing a snake in a previous birth. Sarpa Samskara Pooja is performed in Kukke Subramanya Temple in Karnataka. The pooja removes the Sarpa Dosha from one’s horoscope. Our guide explains Sarpa Samskara Pooja procedure, how to book online, benefits of performing Sarpa Samskara pooja and the best dates to perform.

Pooja	Sarpa Samskara Pooja
Benefits	Removes the ill effects of killing a snake
Performed At	Kukke Subramanya Temple, Karnataka
Kukke Subramanya Temple Pooja Booking Contact Number	082572 81700
Temple Official Website	eseva.kukke.org
Dates for Pooja	All Days except Ekadashi & Festivals
Deity Worshipped	Lord Subrahmanya (Lord Shiva’s Son, popularly known as Karthikeya)
Myoksha Tour Page	Dharmasthala Kukke Subramanya Temple Tour – Book Online

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How to book Sarpa Samskara Pooja online in Kukke Subramanya Temple?

• You can book the pooja online at the official temple website https://eseva.kukke.org/sarpasamskara/default.aspx
• The booking slots are opened 90 days in advance. But remember to book as soon as possible because the slots get filled very quickly.
• You can also book the pooja offline by paying cash at the temple counter.

Story or Legend behind Sarpa Samskara Pooja at Kukke Subrahmanya

As per the legend/story of Kukke Subrahmanya, Lord Subrahmanya (Lord Shiva’s Son, 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:

1. 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.
2. Any couples having infertility issues or trouble conceiving a child are advised to perform the Sarpa Samskara Pooja.
3. A person experiencing delayed marriage or delay in occurrences of any important work are advised to perform the Pooja.
4. 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:

1. 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.
2. This Pooja is performed for achieving better career and financial growth of a person.
3. Fertility and child-related issues are believed to be resolved by performing the Pooja.
4. 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?

What are the materials required for Sarpa Samskara?

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 materials will be provided by the temple authorities by paying the required money at the counter.

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What is the cost of performing Sarpa Samskara Pooja?

The cost of performing the Sarpa Samskara Pooja at the Kukke Subrahmanya Temple is Rs.3,200. The Booking must be done well in advance as the unique pooja slots get filled up fast.

Ashlesha Bali Pooja

You can perform Ashlesha Bali Pooja after the completion of Sarpa Samskara Pooja on Day 2. This pooja usually lasts for 2 hours. It is performed on Ashlesha Nakshatra. The cost of the pooja is Rs.400.

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Pitra Dosh Puja is performed by a person born under the ninth house where Sun and Rahu combine. If someone’s ancestors have not attained peace due to religious rituals at the time of death then this Dosha develops in the horoscope of the person.

Pitra Dosh is a very important aspect in the Indian astrology and one should amend it as soon as possible without any delay. It generally occurs when the ancestors find it very hard to free themselves from the ties on earth and results in hardships. If the pitras are happy with the devotion, then they surely clear all the path to happiness as well as success.

Where to perform Pitra Dosh Puja?

• It is best to perform the Puja at Trimbakeshwar Temple, Nashik.
• It can also be performed in Badrinath, Trimbakeshwar, Rameshwaram, Haridwar or Gaya by a learned priest following all the rituals.
• This pooja can also be performed in Kasganj (U.P.), Bhimashankar temple (Maharashtra), Kaithal (Haryana), Mahamaya Mandir at Ratanpur( Chhattisgarh).
• Moreover, this puja can also take place at Jabalpur, Gangasagar, Ujjain, Jagannathpuri, Pushkar, Chitrakoot, Rishikesh, Kashi Vishwanath and Prayag-Triveni.

Who should perform Pitra Dosh Puja and why?

• According to the ancient text, Pitra Dosh occurs if any forefathers up to the 4th generation on the mother’s side had an early death.
• This dosh also arises if the 7th generation on the father’s side had an unnatural death or expired at a very early age.
• It is also very important to respect the parental desires of the ancestors and follow some good deeds.
• If one does not follow this, then souls of the ancestors never rest in peace and become Pitra Dosh.
• If a person does not perform pooja for their ancestors then he might suffer from the curse of “Pitra Dosh”.

What are the benefits of doing Pitra Dosh Puja?

Pitra Dosh Puja has the following benefits:

• If a person does good for the upliftment and peace of their ancestors then he is sure to seek many blessings.
• It is also seen that if a person does pitra dosh pooja then it removes all the obstacles and problems from his path.
• This pooja also provides with harmonious and cordial family relations and the family life becomes very smooth.
• This puja also provides peace of mind and provides financial stability.
• This pooja also helps to eradicate acute diseases and relief from bad effects of the malefic planets and cures any destruction.
• It also protects the family from any evil energies and gives them the strength to overcome all the hurdles of their lives very easily.
• This pooja is a very powerful tool to overcome the bad conditions. It also revives good fortune and positive energy all around.

When should I perform this pooja?

• Amavasya and Ashtami are generally the best days to perform the Pitru Dosh Niwaran.
• Some people also perform this pooja on Pitru Paksha.
• Moreover, this Pooja should take place on the last day of Pitra Paksha. Depending upon the Kundli of the person and consulting the expert this pooja should take place.

How to perform Pitra Dosh Pooja?

What are the materials required for Pitra Dosh Pooja?

Materials Required	Materials Required
Ashtagandha	Kaccha Soot
Abeer / Gulal	Kapoor
Incense Sticks	Rice
Elaichi	Red Cloth
Ganga Mitti	Napkin
Ganga Jal	Sapt-Dhanya
Ghee	Wheat
Jaggery	Flowers
New Clothes (including Gamcha and Dhoti for men and new sarees for women)	Cow Dung
Turmeric powder
Honey
Sindoor

What are the types of Pitra Dosh Puja?

There are three types of Pitra Dosh Puja performed at Trimbakeshwar. They are:

• Narayan Nagbali Puja: This is a three day Puja. It is performed by the River. It is a very elaborate procedure. There are three parts of this Puja and requires complete dedication.
• Tri Pindh Shradh: This is a one day Puja. This Puja is beside the Kundh.
• Teerth Shradh: This Puja is performed at the house of the Pandit. This is also a one day Puja.

What is the Cost of performing Pitra Dosh Puja?

Pitra Dosh Puja is a day’s Puja. It takes around 3 hours to complete the Puja. The cost of performing this Puja is around Rs.2,500-3000.

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Narayan Nagbali is a 3-day Hindu ritual that is performed at Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga near Nasik. The Narayan Bali is performed to fulfil the unsatisfied desires of dead ancestral souls and the Nag Bali is performed to get rid of the curse caused by killing a cobra.

Who should perform Narayan Nagbali?

Here’s the list of people who can do Narayan Nagbali:

• Narayan Nagbali Pooja gets of the problems like Financial problems, Family health issues, bad patch in Business, marriage problems and education hindrances.
• This pooja takes place to get rid of the curse from wife, father, mother, brother, corpse and even small churn-staff. (Patnishap, Pitrushap, Matrushap, Bhatrushap, Pratashap and Matulshap).
• This pooja takes place for 3 days by married couple to lead a better and peaceful life.
• This ritual fulfils the desires of the ancestors souls and removes negative effects. The soul tries to get in contact with the family members directly or indirectly and hence the ritual intends to provide peace to the soul.

What are the benefits of doing Narayan Nagbali?

Here’s the list of benefits of Narayan Nagbali:

• Narayan Nagbali is a very important pooja that helps the ancestors of past 7 generations to attain peace and salvation.
• This pooja is also very helpful for the childbirth and eliminates any harm from ghosts or bad omen. 
• It will also help to progress and attain success and progress in the professional life.
• This pooja is very auspicious and even important than the Chaardhaam yaatra Pitruseva.
• This pooja also helps to discharge any trouble due to the premature death of the family member. It will free the family from any of the curse from a dead person in the family.

When should I perform Narayana Nagbali?

The dates of the Puja are taken out on the basis of the Nakshatra. There are approximately 2-3 Muhurat per month. Pitru Paksha is also a good time to perform this pooja.

It is beneficial to perform this rite during the Putrada Ekadashi. It takes place on the banks of a river or any other sacred place. This is a three day ritual during Ashlesha Nakshatra days. Devotees can also perform this pooja on the 7th day from the no moon day.

It should not take place during the Ekadasi, Grahan days, Ashtami and Dasami. 

Narayan Nagbali Pooja Dates for 2019

Here are the Narayan Nagbali Pooja Dates for 2019:

Month	Narayan Nagbali Dates
January 2019	4, 8, 15, 21, 24, 27
February 2019	4, 11, 14, 18, 22, 26
March 2019	1, 4, 10, 13, 17, 20, 23, 27, 31
April 2019	6, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 27
May 2019	4, 7, 11, 15, 20, 24, 31
June 2019	3, 7, 10, 14, 18, 21, 27
July 2019	1, 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 25, 28
August 2019	1, 7, 10, 14, 21, 25, 28, 31
September 2019	11, 17, 20, 23, 26
October 2019	8, 14, 18, 22, 31
November 2019	4, 11, 14, 18, 21, 24, 28
December 2019	1, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 26, 29

How to perform Narayan Nagbali?

Here’s how to perform Narayan Nagbali:

Day 1:

1. Reach Trimbakeshwar the evening before the Puja starts.
2. On the first day of this ritual, take a holy dip in the Kushavarta. After the bath ear completely new clothes. Men should wear new Dhoti and women should wear new sarees.
3. After that, go to the Kushawarth Tirtharaj in Trayambakeshwar with a coconut, 5 supari and Dakshina and perform the Prathna.
4. For those whose Dad is alive, you don’t have to do the ‘Mundan’ or make go bald. For those who don’t have your dad alive, you have to get your hair chopped.
5. For performing the Sankalp, you have to go to the ‘Shamshaan’ present behind the Shivji Temple on Trimbakeshwar. There are preparations made to perform the Vidhaan there.
6. After the sankalp, a puja is performed to worship 5 Kalash.
7. After that worship 6Murtis of Bal Gopal, Vishnu, Bramha, Shankar, Yumraj and Tath Purush.
8. Then perform the Havan.
9. Then perform the 11 Pindh Shraddh for Lord Vishnu and 5 Pind Shraddh for Lord Bramha and the other 5 Gods. In total you have to do 16 Pind Shraddhs.
10. We make a nice Pind to perform the Puja. While performing the Puja, we worship it. We pray that erases away all the Pitru Dosh of the family.
11. After that,  offer one of these Pinds to the crows for them to eat.
12. After that make a doll of a human and worship it with all the Mantras and rules, placing it on top of a coconut. After the puja is performed, declare it to be dead and burn it.
13. After that, perform its Dashakriya Vidhaan like any other human being.
14. Repeat the Mantra- ‘Om Namah Bhagvate Vasudeva’ throughout the day.

Day 2:

1. On the next day, again after taking a bath at the Kund, wear the same cloth you wore the day before.
2. After that, again go to the Shamshaan.
3. Then perform the Sapindh Shradh (11 Vidhi and 12 Vidhi Shradh) of the Human Doll that was worshipped and burnt the day before.
4. After performing the Shradh we make a ‘Pratima’ of a Nag or a Snake on a Flour or ‘Ata’.
5. Again we worship it and then declare it to be dead. After that, burn this as well.
6. The Snake or Nag is believed to have 8 Doshas. Perform these 8 Doshas puja plus the Nag Pratima Puja. In total perform the Puja for 9 Doshas. After that end the Vidhaan.
7. After that,  spend the day constantly saying ‘Om Namah Bhagvate Namah’.

Day 3:

1. On the third day, Ganesh Pooja is performed so that devotees can start all the good things going forward.
2. You have to bring a Gold Nag Partima or Murti and worship it.
3.  After this the Narayan Nagalika Vidhaan is complete.
4. The rest of the day you have to continuously say the ‘Om Namah Bhagvate Namah’ mantra.

What are the materials required for this pooja?

Here is the list of materials required for Narayan Nagbali:

New clothes and Dakshina in form of money, Golden statue of Snake which should be minimum 1gm. It is important to bring the nag (snake) statue made up of gold as silver nag is not acceptable. It is also important to donate this statue of snake after the vidhi (ritual).

The daksina includes food arrangements for 2 persons and all the Pooja Samagri. It is important to bring new white clothes that includes napkin, gamcha and dhoti for the pooja. And the ladies should have saree, blouse and other necessary things.

Where to perform Narayan Nagbali?

Narayan Nagbali takes place at Trimbakeshwar where all the devotees perform different rituals and tirtha shraddha of the departed soul and give Brahman bhojan. It is also advised to perform maharudra or lakhurudra at the Trimbakeshwar. Many dharamshalas are within walking distance from the main temple. Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga is one of the 5 Jyotirlingas in Maharashtra.

Before you begin with the pooja, it is very important to take a holy dip Kushavarta Kund. This puja requires special dates to perform it. There are some days that are not suitable for this pooja.

What is the cost of performing Narayan Nagbali?

Narayan Nagbali is a 3-day pooja where you require proper accommodation and also a purohit to perform the pooja. One Brahmin or Pandit performs the Puja. But more Pandits are required for doing the arrangements of the Puja.

• The cost of performing the puja would be around 7,000 – 8,000 rupees. This excludes the new clothes and the Gold Pratima. These are to be brought by you.
• The amount of the Puja includes the Dakshina of the Pandits and the cost of the Samugri.
• The fare of the most basic rooms costs Rs. 500 per day.
• The cost of food per plate is Rs. 100. The food is prepared on the hotel where you would be staying. At 100 rupees you will be getting Dal, Rice, Roti and Sabji.

Frequently asked questions about Narayan Nagbali

Q: Is it compulsory to get head shaved before the Narayan Nagbali Pooja?

A: If the father of the person performing the pooja expired, only then one needs to get their head shaved before the pooja.

Q: Do I have to fast for all 3 days of the Narayan Nagbali Pooja?

A: You need to fast only till the time the pooja takes place on any given day. You can eat after the pooja is complete for the day.

Q: How long is the Narayan Nagbali Pooja performed on each day?

A: Although the pooja takes place for 3 days, the actual duration of the pooja is only 3 hours per day.

Q: What dress should i wear for Narayan Nagbali Pooja?

You should wear a new dress on Day-1 and must wear the same dress for the 3 days (after washing it daily). White Dhoti is the dress that Men should prefer and Saree (except green and black colors) is the dress that Women should prefer.

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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 forms. Nevertheless, in the Rudrabhishek puja, 108 names of Lord Shiva are chanted.

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This ritualistic pooja is one of the most widespread ones across all Shiva Temples. Moreover, it is of special importance at the sites of the major Shiva Lingas (mainly the ones in Ujjain, Nashik, Omkareshwar, Somnath, Bhimashankar and Rameshwaram).

The Pooja is one of the major means to remove the evils. And this pooja takes place according to the Vedic scriptures. The ritual helps the performer in attaining all the desires and awards like all-round material prosperity. Moreover, it can take place both at temples as well as at the home with a Brahman in front of a Shiva Linga.

Rudrabhishek Mantra

Recitation of Rudrabhishek mantra is to get blessings of Lord Shiva. This mantra also goes by the name, Rudra Mantra.

ॐ नमो भगवते रूद्राय । (Om Namo Bhagwate Rudraya)

Who should perform Rudrabhishek?

Here is who should perform Rudrabhishek Puja:

1. One must perform Rudrabhishek if he or she desires to get rid of the evil forces in life or the possible dangers in life.
2. Further, one can also perform this pooja to gain can prosperity and overall happiness.
3. Also, one can perform Rudrabhishek with a motive to have success in business and harmony in personal relationships.
4. This pooja proves to be useful for the person who wants to get rid of any health issues.
5. Moreover, someone wanting to have peace at home can perform this pooja.
6. Nevertheless, this ritual Abhishek is also a part of the Graha Shanti Pooja.

What are the benefits of Rudrabhishek Puja?

Here is the list of benefits of performing this pooja:

1. Beliefs are that performing this pooja protects one from all the possible evils.
2. It guards one against health-related and financial dangers surrounding the life of a person.
3. The Rudrabhishek ritual is helpful in gaining prosperity in career and job as well.
4. It helps to dispose of any evil forces or effects of bad deeds.
5. The recitation of Sri Rudram during the ritual identifies the 346 desires of human beings. And one can fulfil them to have a peaceful daily life.
6. Moreover, this pooja serves as the ultimate remedy for many planetary Doshas.

When should I perform Rudrabhishek Puja?

• It is considerably auspicious to perform Rudrabhishek on a Monday as this day of the week is for Lord Shiva.
• Moreover, Shiva Ratri is also virtuous to perform Rudrabhishek as the devotees worship Lord Shiva everywhere during this time.
• However, beliefs say that one can perform Abhishek at any time after considering the auspicious Muhurat in the day.
• Performing Rudrabhishek on important occasions such as Graha Pravesh, Anniversaries or Birthdays is also good.
• Shravan Month is of special importance when considering to perform Rudrabhishek.

Rudrabhishek Procedure

What are the materials required for this Pooja?

The most important 11 ingredients of the ritual are:

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

• These ingredients are customarily poured over the Shiva Linga and are believed to be pacifying the hot and fiery Lord Shiva.
• This helps in invoking the Lord’s blessings. Thus, this Abhishek is complete only after the mentioned offerings are made to Lord Shiva.
• Moreover, people employ many ingredients for the Pooja including a variety of fruits, flowers and all the other things dear to Lord Shiva.

Where to perform Rudrabhishek?

• It can be performed in front of an established Shiva Linga in a temple or at the home.
• Moreover, the placement of Linga should be such that its Yoni faces North and the performer of the ritual faces East.
• Nevertheless, the performer should sit on an Asana of Kusha, which aids the meditation in the most proper manner.

What is the cost of this Pooja?

• Performing Rudrabhishek at a temple can result in payment of the Dakshina to the Pandit or the participation fees at the temple.
• However, at home, it results in a total cost including the ingredients and the Dakshina to the Pandit hardly exceed Rs. 2,000/-.

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Kaal Sarp Dosh Puja is performed to remove the harmful effects of kaal sarp dosh. It arises in a condition when all seven planets come between Ketu and Rahu. Hence, a person comes under the influence of Ketu and Rahu. And devotees believe it to be a very harmful Sarpa Dosha.

Who should perform Kaal Sarp Dosh Puja?

• Persons who have Kaal Sarp Dosh in their Kundli should perform this pooja.
• If a person wants to know about the Kaal Sarp Dosh, he/she can analyze his horoscope through an Astroshastra expert.
• The expert will suggest some remedies to the person depending upon the position of the planets.
• Depending upon the remedies suggested by the expert one can perform Pooja, wear Rudraksha and Yantra as per the horoscope.
• A person is affected by partial Kaal Sarp Yog if Mars and Saturn are on the opposite side of Rahu and Ketu.
• If a very young child has Kaal Sarp Dosh then his parents can perform this pooja for him.

What are the benefits of doing Kaal Sarp Dosh Puja?

• Performing Kaal Sarp Shanti Puja helps devotee in receiving blessings of the 9 species of the snakes.
• When the Rahu Ketu Pooja takes place along with the Kaal Sarp Dosh pooja than it gives immense peace and opens doors of success and peace.
• One also gets blessings of Goddess Lakshmi by worshipping the gold idol of snake.
• The mind starts believing in the positive way and disappears any fear from the mind.
• Also, it reduces the ill effects of the planets. It also leads to a successful professional life and the person gets respect in society.
• It removes any obstacles and hindrances from one’s life and gives immense happiness.
• Family relation grows strong and good that protects a person from any evil powers.

When should I perform Kaal Sarp Dosh Puja?

• The most auspicious day to perform this pooja is Amavasya. It can also take place during the Lunar and Solar Eclipse.
• Naga Panchami, Sunday and Tuesday are also preferable days to perform this pooja.
• It is also advised to perform the pooja twice in a year to get good results.
• Kaal Sarp Dosh pooja can also take place during Uttarayanam period that falls from 15th Jan to 15th July.
• The puja can also take place during the Dakshinayanam period that falls from 15th July to 15th Jan.

Kaal Sarp Dosh Puja Dates for 2019

Here are the Kaal Sarp Dosh Puja Dates for 2019:

Month	Kaal Sarp Dosh Puja Dates
January 2019	2, 6, 7, 11, 14, 17, 23, 29
February 2019	3, 6, 8, 10, 16, 17, 21, 24, 28
March 2019	6, 7, 9, 15, 22, 25, 29
April 2019	2, 4, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 29
May 2019	1, 3, 9, 13, 18, 22, 28, 30
June 2019	2, 5, 12, 16, 20, 23, 25, 29
July 2019	3, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 22, 24, 30
August 2019	3, 5, 9, 12, 16, 18, 20, 27, 30
September 2019	10, 14, 16, 19, 22, 25, 28
October 2019	11, 16, 20, 24, 27
November 2019	6, 8, 10, 13, 16, 20, 23, 26, 30
December 2019	3, 5, 7, 13, 20, 24, 28, 31

How to perform Kaal Sarp Dosh Puja?

• Kaal Sarp Dosh Pooja takes place on a single day itself.
• It takes 2 hours to complete this Vidhi or Pooja. It is important to offer food to the needy on this day.
• Place Ganapati, Matrika Pujan, 1 Gold Nag, 1 Siver Murti of Rahu, 1 silver Murti of Kaal and worship it.
• Later worship Navagraha.
• Then worship Shivji on the Kalash and perform Havan with Kala Tila and Ghee.
• One needs new clothes in this puja. Men need to wear Dhoti ad women needs to wear new Sarees.
• One should never perform this pooja in oiled hair and pregnant woman should not take part in this pooja.
• People who are participating in the pooja should take a bath before this pooja.
• One can also perform Rudrabhishekam after the completion of this pooja that makes the pooja process as complete.
• The Pitru Paksha has to be performed by the son of the person who has expired. Grandsons cannot do it while his father is alive.

What are the materials required for this Puja?

Materials Required	Materials Required
Three snake images of lead,copper and silver respectively	Cotton Wick
New clothes	Sweet Flour
Vermilion	Coconut
Flowers	Fruits
Sandalwood Paste	Sprouts
Turmeric Paste	Incense Sticks
Mango or Betel leaf	Matchbox
Milk
Water
Honey
Ghee

Where to perform Kaal Sarp Dosh Puja?

Trimbakeshwar Temple, Maharashtra

• Kaal sarp dosh pooja can be performed at Trimbakeshwar temple that is located at the Nashik District of Maharashtra.
• It is 28 Kms away from Nashik and Lord Shiva is the main deity here.
• It is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and the source of the Godavari river.

Mahakaleshwar Temple, Ujjain

• Kaal Sarp Yog pooja can also be performed at the Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain.
• It is one of the Jyotirlingas- 12 Shiva temples spread across India, that is swayambu and the Kunda of this temple is very celestial that fulfills the wishes of all the devotees.
• Pancha Jyotirlingas in Maharashtra are also famous for performing this pooja.

Omkareshwar Temple, Indore

• One can also perform the Kaal Sarp Dosh at the Omkareshwar temple that is situated near Indore.
• This bank is present on the opposite bank of the Narmada river.
• This temple is considered as a sacred island of Lord Shiva where devotees flock in huge numbers to fulfil all their desires and wishes.

What is the cost of performing Kaal Sarp Dosh Puja?

• The cost of performing this Puja might range from Rs. 3000 to Rs. 5000.
• This might differ from place to place. This Puja is performed at the house of the Pandit.

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Srikalahasti Rahu Ketu Pooja is the most popular ritual performed in Sri Kalahasti Temple near Tirupati. Our guide explains the Rahu Ketu Pooja Timings, Days, Tickets and Booking, Procedure, Importance, and Benefits of the pooja.

What is Srikalahasti Rahu Ketu Pooja?

Srikalahasti Rahu Ketu Pooja is performed to minimize the ill effects of Kala Sarpa Dosha. This dosha can be controlled by offering prayers at the Shaiva Kshetra Srikalahasti Temple.

Srikalahasti Rahu Ketu Pooja Facts
Location	Srikalahasti Temple
Cost	Rs.300 to Rs.2500
Timings	6:00 am to 6:00 pm

Srikalahasti Rahu Ketu Pooja Timings and Days

Srikalahasti Rahu Ketu Pooja timings are from 6 AM to 6 PM every day. However, people believe that the Rahu Ketu pooja will be most effective during the time of Rahu Kalam. And out of all the days, Rahu Kalam on Tuesdays and Sundays is the most preferred. So there is a huge demand during that time.

Rahu Kalam timings for weekdays are as given below in a tabular format:

Day	Rahu Kalam Timings
Sunday	4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Monday	7:30 am to 9:00 am
Tuesday	3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Wednesday	12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Thursday	1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Friday	10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Saturday	9:00 am to 10:30 am

Srikalahasti Rahu Ketu Pooja Tickets, Cost and Booking

Srikalahasti Rahu Ketu puja tickets can be purchased on the spot. There is no online advance booking available. There are various locations inside the temple premises where the Rahu Ketu pooja happens. The location depends on the category of the ticket purchased.

All the pooja materials required for the Rahu Ketu pooja will be provided by the temple at the time of purchasing a ticket. There is no need to purchase any additional materials from the shops.

Here are the pooja ticket cost and mandapam details for Srikalahasti Rahu Ketu pooja:

Rahu Ketu Pooja Cost/Person	Mandapam Location	Persons allowed
₹300	Hall outside main temple	1 person along with you
₹750	AC Hall in Siva Sannidhi	1 person along with you
₹1500	Mandapam near Dwajasthambam	2 adults and 2 kids along with you
₹2500	Mandapam inside temple	2 adults and 2 kids along with you

Srikalahasti Rahu Ketu Pooja Procedure

What are the benefits of performing Srikalahasti Rahu Ketu Pooja?

Here are the Rahu Ketu Pooja Benefits:

1. Rahu Ketu Pooja helps is gaining spiritual bliss.
2. Rahu Ketu Pooja maintains good health.
3. Rahu Ketu Pooja improves financial condition and stability.
4. Removes the obstacles and helps one succeed.
5. Improves personal and professional life

What items do we require to perform Srikalahasti Rahu Ketu Pooja?

The items required for Rahu Ketu pooja are:

Two snake-shaped silver stripes representing Rahu and Ketu, two pieces of cloth of red and black colour, Coconuts(three), flowers, betel nuts, Black Gram, Horse Gram, Turmeric powder(Haldi), Vermillion, areca nuts, Lemon, Black ellu, White Urud Daal, Anga Vastram etc.

What to wear when performing this pooja?

• Wear any fresh or proper traditional clothes to perform Rahu Ketu pooja.
• Take a bath before performing Rahu Ketu pooja.
• Discard the clothes after the puja.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is considered good for Rahu Ketu Pooja?

In Kalahasti temple, Rahu Ketu Pooja is performed during Rahu Kalam timings. The best days to perform Rahu Ketu Pooja are Chaturthi, Panchami, Shasti, Purnima and any Ashlesha Nakshatram days. This pooja is also done on the days of Soorya Grahan and Chandra Grahan. Monday is considered as an auspicious day to perform this pooja. However, there is so much crowd on Mondays. 

Is there any dress code in Kalahasti Temple?

The temple authorities do not strictly implement the dress code. However, it is suggested to wear traditional Indian clothes for Darshan. Devotees performing Rahu Ketu Pooja should strictly wear proper Indian clothes. Western wear is not allowed. Also, it is advisable to take a head bath before performing the pooja.

Can we visit Tirupati after Kalahasti?

You can visit both the temples. Restriction applies only in the case of Rahu Ketu Pooja. It is generally believed that after performing Rahu Ketu Pooja at Kalahasti temple, one needs to proceed to their home directly. After visiting Kalahasti, devotees should not visit any other temple for that whole day. 

What is special in Kalahasti Temple?

Kalahasti temple is so famous for its Rahu-Ketu pooja. It is believed that performing this pooja will save the people of all the astrological effects of Rahu and Ketu. Also, this is the only temple of India which remains open during Solar and lunar eclipses, while, other temples remain closed. 

How can I reach Srikalahasti Temple?

Tirupati Airport in Renigunta is the nearest airport at a distance of 26 km from Kalahasti Temple. Chennai Airport is the second nearest airport from Kalahasti. Kalahasti Railway Station (KHT) is the closest railways station for people coming via train. Regular buses are also available from major cities.

How can I go to Kalahasti from Tirupati?

Kalahasti temple is at a distance of only 45 km from Tirupati. APSRTC buses are available after every 5-10 minutes from Tirupati central bus station to Kalahasti. The journey is around 50 minutes. Private buses are also available easily.

Maha Rudrabhishek is a ritual dedicated to Lord Shiva and performed to get rid of the negative effects of planet Saturn. Also, through this pooja, one seeks the blessings of Lord Shiva. Moreover, the month of Shravan is dedicated to Lord Shiva according to the ancient Hindu Vedic calendar and Hindu mythology.

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Maha Rudrabhishek
Cost	₹ 1,000.00
Deity	Lord Shiva
Time needed	1 hour
Temples Performed	Shiva Temples

Lord Shiva is also considered as the supreme of all gods and the source of creation. However, there is an immense relationship between Lord Shiva, Saturn, and Rudra.

Panchamrut pooja is offered to lord Mahakaleshwar along with reciting powerful hymns that will fulfil the wishes of the person who is performing this Abhishek.

During the incarnation of Lord Vishnu as Sri Rama, he performed Rudrabhishek pooja at Rameswaram before crossing the sea. He worshipped Lord Shiva as the Rudra form. So, this is one of the greatest Poojas that will remove all the obstacles.

This pooja takes place with full spirituality as well as rituals. Listening to the Rudram Mantra and chanting benefits the devotees and removes all sins. In order to perform this pooja, devotees make homa kundas within the worship area.

Who should perform Maha Rudrabhishek?

• The person who wants to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva and desires to remove all the obstacles in one’s life must perform this pooja.
• This pooja takes place to wash away afflictions and sins of the individual and to maintain the happiness, peace and prosperity in one’s life.
• Hence, it is the most powerful and sacred pooja which brings prosperity in one’s life.
• Therefore, one can perform it to get rid of financial and health problems.

Maha Rudrabhishek Benefits

Here’s a list of benefits of doing Maha Rudrabhishek:

• This pooja is very beneficial to vanish the negativity from life and it helps to bring happiness and success in one’s life.
• This pooja also helps in a healthy mind and good spirit.
• It also removes the problems prevailing for a long time.
• The main purpose of this pooja is to wash off one’s sins and afflictions.
• This pooja helps in bringing peace and happiness along with family togetherness.
• This pooja helps to remove the evil effects of the Punarvasu, Ashlesha Nakshatras and the Pushya.
• Also, it is very beneficial for the people born with the Karka zodiac sign.

When should I perform Maha Rudrabhishek?

• On the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri, the priests bathe the shiv linga with milk, water, and honey.
• This holy pooja should take place on this day which brings the blessing of lord shiva to oneself.
• Nevertheless, the day is very auspicious for getting the blessings of Lord Shiva.
• Maha Rudrabhishek is also very auspicious when performed in Shravan Month.
• Performing pooja on this day helps one to gain the merciful blessings of lord shiva.
• Moreover, Lord Shiva is considered to be very happy during this day and fulfils all the desires of the devotees.
• However, one can also consult the priest and accordingly find the appropriate day to perform Maha Rudra Abhishek pooja.

How to perform Maha Rudrabhishek?

What are the materials required for this pooja?

These are the materials required for the pooja –

Materials Required	Materials Required
Milk	Flowers
Gangajal	Fruits
Sugarcane Juice	Betel Nuts
Fruit Juice	Coconut
Coconut Water	Woolen Asan
Panchamrit	Camphor/Kapur
Clothes	Matchsticks

• However, Panchamrit which is required for the pooja is a mixture of cow milk, sugar, honey, curd and ghee.
• Moreover, during maha Rudra Abhishek pooja the Shiva Linga should face in the North direction.
• Also, the devotee should be facing towards the east with respect to the shiv linga.
• Nevertheless, the devotee should sit in a particular asana while performing the Maha Rudra Abhishekam Puja preferably on the wool asan.

Where to perform Maha Rudrabhishek?

• You can perform the Rudrabhishek Puja at Trimbakeshwar Temple, Nashik. You can come here to perform Puja.
• Also, if you are unable to come here, we can perform the Puja on behalf of you.
• You have to provide us with the names and the Gotras of the people for whom you want to perform the Puja.
• We will also send you the bhog of the Puja at your address after the completion of the Puja through a post.
• We will also provide you with pictures of us commencing the Puja with your name.
• Also, one can perform Maha Rudrabhishek pooja in any of Lord Shiva Temple.
• Prominent temples where people perform Maha Rudrabhishek are Omkareshwar temple in Indore, Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain, Somnath temple in Gujarat.
• Moreover, Nageshwar temple in Gujarat and  Baidyanath, Kashi and Rameshwaram are also popular choices.

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One should consult an expert to decide the place and time for the puja.

What is the cost of performing Maha Rudrabhishek?

• The cost of performing the pooja is normally Rs.1100.
• However, depending upon the type of pooja ie.12 Rudrabhisheka, Ekadasa Rudrabhishekam Pooja or Maha-Rudram Yagya, the cost can vary between Rs.12,000 to Rs.18,000.
• It also depends upon the number of priests taking part and time spent by them.

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Laghu Rudrabhishek is a very important ritual in which the Panchamarit Pooja is offered to Lord Shiva. Nevertheless, this pooja is performed by experienced priests and they recite very powerful mantras. Moreover, these mantras bring good luck and fulfil all the desires of the person who performs the pooja.

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Also, Lord Shiva is the destroyer of all the evil and the Supreme being. Nevertheless, the worship of the Lord also spreads spirituality and peace in the lives of human beings.

Laghu Rudrabhishek is one of the rudras of Lord Shiva. Nevertheless, it is also popular as the Maha Rudra Abhishek. Moreover, 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?

• This pooja is to be performed by the person who is suffering from any diseases or ailments.
• Moreover, if one wants harmony and peace in the family relations then one can perform this pooja.
• Also if a person is finding hard to attain success, then this pooja is helpful.
• But one must perform it under an experienced priest’s direction.

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 helps 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 well being of a person.

When should I perform Laghu Rudrabhishek Pooja?

• Performing this pooja on the day of Mahashivratri is very auspicious. Moreover, it falls on the 14th night of the full moon.
• Moreover, the pooja starts with the bath of lingam which the devotees call ‘panchayavya’ ie. curd, honey, milk, cow dung, ghee.
• Laghu Rudrabhishek is also very auspicious when performed in Shravan Month.
• 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 Shravan.
• This pooja can also take place during Amavasya, Makarsankranti, individual’s anniversaries or birth dates.

How to perform Laghu Rudrabhishek Pooja?

What are the materials required for Laghu Rudrabhishek Pooja?

Materials Required	Materials Required
Coconut	Dry Fruits
Fruits	Honey
Sweets	Curd
Betel Leaves	Supaari
Rice	Cinamon
Janeyu	Panchamrit
Moli	Koosha
Roli	Dhruva
Flowers	Sindoor
Ganth Bandhan Cloth	Kalash
Gangajal	Gulaal

The materials required for the pooja are the usual requirements and they might differ from pandit to pandit. Moreover, other materials required include Paata, Ganesh Lakshmi idol, Rahman Vastra samagri, Sandalwood, Aluminium Tray, Kesar, Ghee, Yellow Sarson, Ring or Pratima, Gulal, Dakshina, etc.

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

Where to perform Laghu Rudrabhishek Pooja?

• One can perform this Abhishek pooja in any of the Lord Shiva temples.
• Also, one can perform this pooja Trimbakeshwar in Nashik, Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain, Omkareshwar temple in Indore.
• Also, Nageshwar temple in Gujarat, Somnath temple in Gujarat and many other places are also good to perform this pooja. One can consult an expert for it.

What is the cost of performing Laghu Rudrabhishek Pooja?

Moreover, the cost of performing this Abhishek ritual varies from temple to temple but it is usually around Rs. 5000 to Rs. 7000.

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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”.

Hindus perform Sri Satyanarayan Vrat & Pooja for getting blessings of health, wealth, prosperity and relief from troubles and sickness. It can also be performed to get success in business or career and also during social functions like marriages, house-warming ceremonies, naming of the children and so on.

Satyanarayan Pooja Facts
Deity Worshipped	Lord Vishnu
Best Days to Perform	Full Moon Days (Purnima)
Location	Home
Significance	Success in business & Relief from sickness
Famous Temples for Satyanarayan Pooja	Annavaram Temple & Tirumala Tirupati Balaji Temple
Cost of Pooja	Rs. 3000 to Rs. 5000

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 or a new business 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 by the parents of the infant at his/her naming ceremony.
• This Pooja is also performed when someone in the family is in ill-health.

Satyanarayana Pooja Benefits

Here are the benefits of performing Satyanarayana Pooja:

• 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 a positive approach towards life in general.
• The Pooja is also believed to bless the devotee with good health.

When should I perform Satyanarayana Pooja?

Best days for performing Satyanarayana Pooja are:

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

Here is how to do Satyanarayana Pooja:

• The rituals of Satyanarayana Pooja are elaborate but easy. The duration of the Pooja can be between two to three hours. Usually, 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.

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Materials required for Satyanarayana Pooja

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 Kateel 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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Vastu Shanti Puja corrects the fault of construction and ensures that the house is free from any evil or negative energies. It involves worshipping the five elements of nature, natural forces and the deity of directions. It also grants mercy if any living organism came to any harm during the construction.

This puja will radiate peace and happiness in the house and result in a well-balanced environment. It will help to remove the ill effects of the Vastu Doshas. Vastu Shanti Yagya is the best way to seek the blessings of Vastu Purush. Vastu Purush is an epitome of spirit, power, and energy and safeguards the building.

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Who should perform Vastu Shanti Puja?

The Vastu Shanti Puja is performed if the person faces a financial crisis which is caused due to choosing the property against the Vastu parameters. And if the interior of the house is against the Vastu rules. One should perform the puja when one purchases an old house.

Why should one perform Vastu Shanti Puja?

This puja is primarily to align the stars in your favour and also to purify the atmosphere of your house or workspace. The puja normally takes place after renovation in the house or office of the person. One should also perform it if the person is returning from abroad or a trip after a very long time. A person can also perform it after a long time of living in the same house.

What are the benefits of performing Vastu Shanti Puja?

Vastu Shanti Puja has many benefits in the life of the individual by removing all the health and wealth problems. It also removes the bad effects due to the wrong position of planets. Moreover, it helps to maintain a good relationship with the members of the family.

It will also remove the bad effects or curses in the life of the individual. Performing this puja will give internal peace and happiness for all the members of the family and will help to lead a happy and smooth life.

It also purifies all the nooks and corners of the house. It helps to attain stability in life along with mental peace. This puja fills the house with peace and happiness. This puja removes the ill-effects of Vastu Doshas of a particular building, plot or house. It will remove all the hurdles from the life of the individual.

When should one perform Vastu Shanti Puja?

It is very necessary to perform the Vastu Shanti Puja on a specific muhurat. Nakshatra and the auspicious tithi are necessary to perform the puja. After doing Panchang Shuddhi or Panchangam Shuddhi, one calculates the date for the puja. Panchang Shuddhi gives a good time to perform puja and Homam.

Panchanga or the five components decide the day. And all these components are dependent on the position of earth and moon. 

What is the procedure to perform the Vastu Shanti Puja?

Here’s how to perform Vastu Shanti Puja:

• The first step of performing a Vastu Puja is by placing the toran on the entrance door. The next step is planting an auspicious tree. Then one takes the Sankalp and the priest recites the mantras.
• During Sankalp, the head of the family offers grain, rice, flowers, and petals to the mother earth. During the Bhumi Abhishinchan, a sprinkling of the Gangajal with the help of mango leaves takes place.
• The prayers are offered and the havan is done by with full dedication and devotion. The havan is to be performed in a particular direction and the deity is worshipped. Once the puja is over then a pit is dug and all the things that were used in the puja are placed in it and covered.

What are the materials required for Vastu Shanti Puja?

It is essential to have a metal image of Vastu Purush, a small metal Ganapati and a small plastic box to bury the Vastu Purush after the puja.

The materials required for the Vastu Shanti Puja are:

Materials	Quantity
Kuldevata (optional)	–
Sandalwood paste	–
Udbatti	–
Halad	–
Variety of flowers	As required
Coconuts	2
Supari	30
Betel Leaves	30
Oil lamps	–
Copper plates	4 small, 4 large
Metal Bowls	4
Water Kalasha	2
Spoons	4
Fruits	As required
Rice	1/2 pound
Sugar	–
Ghee	–
Milk	–
Honey	–
Yogurt	–

Some other requirements are:

• Decoration at the front Door plus Rangoli, holy red thread or kalava, Few strands of durba grass, 1 Ghanta – Bell (Silver/ Brass/ Stainless Steel), 1 Shankha (Conch), 1 set Panch Dhatu (Small pieces of five metals – e.g. Brass, Iron, Silver, Copper, Steel, etc.), Gardening Tools like Spade, Shovel etc. and Havan Samagri.

What is the cost of performing Vastu Shanti Puja?

The cost of the puja along with the materials ranges from Rs. 6,500/- to Rs. 9,000/-. The priest recites the Sri Rudram. The homam follows it. This keeps all the bad forces and evils away from the house. The priest also recites the Pavamana mantra and Rakshoghna mantra. 

The priest also performs the Satyanarayan Puja, Ganapathi Puja, and Lakshmi puja. When the puja is complete there is a feast for the priest to gain his blessings.

What should one wear for the puja?

• As this is a very auspicious puja, it is advised that everyone invited dresses in traditional Indian wear. Ethnic wear is ideal for the puja. For women and girls, salwar – kurta, sarees, or churidars can be worn. For men, kurtas are recommended.
• However, it is advised one avoid wearing only black or only white for the puja as it is not considered entirely pious to wear these colours.
• One should also avoid wearing leather accessories for the puja.

How is Vastu Shanti Puja different from Graha Shanti Puja?

• The Graha Shanti Puja is primarily performed to reduce the malefic impacts of the Navgrahas on the person. This puja is only performed in a house and is highly beneficial for all the members residing in a particular house.
• The Vastu Shanti Puja can be performed in a house or a construction site or an office space.

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Graha Shanti Puja is undertaken with the goal of reducing the negative effects of the planets that are malefic. It improves the positive energies of a person and the family performing this puja. The planets or grahas for whom this puja is performed are the Sun, Moon, Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Venus, Saturn and the two shadow planets Rahu and Ketu. These are called the Navagrahas.

These Navgraha are the basis of all astrological or horoscopic calculations and predictions of a person. It has a huge influence on our lives. It affects our marriage, career, health and finance. The calculations of the horoscope are related to the positions of the Grahas in the current time. If any of these Grahas turns malefic, it creates problems in one’s life, affecting various aspects of it.

Perform the Graha Shanti Puja to remove these ‘doshas’ for increasing wealth, fame, happiness and establish peace in life.

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Who should perform Graha Shanti Puja?

• Performed by a person whose planets or Grahas are in a bad position in their horoscope.
• It is performed by a person who is facing problems or wants to improve an aspect of his life like wealth, health, profession, family, dream, marriage, etc.
• People having severe Mangala Dosha or Sadesati also perform this Puja.

What are the benefits of performing Graha Shanti Puja?

The benefits of Graha Shanti Puja are:

• Helps drive away all the Graha doshas or negative energies of the person conducting the Puja.
• Helps purify the surrounding of the house with holy vibes.
• Increases the positive energies, health, and wealth of a person and also bestows the home with peace and prosperity.
• Ensures to prevent any unfortunate events from taking place to the person or the family who conducts the Puja. It removes any obstacles that come in the life of a person and protects them from evil eyes.

Performing Graha Shanti Puja before a wedding

• The puja helps to get rid of all the negative energies of the person doing the pooja.
• It also helps to purify the surroundings with holy vibes and also bestows the house with peace and prosperity.
• It helps to remove all the obstacles that may come in the life of the couple and gives them protection from the evil eyes.
• Another benefit of this puja is to ensure that there is no negative effect on your spouse’s planets on you.

When should one perform Graha Shanti Puja?

• Perform the Graha Shanti Puja on a special day or Muhurat to get the maximum benefits.
• Derive the Muhurat of the person conducting the pooja in accordance with the position of the different planets in the horoscope.

What materials are required to perform the Graha Shanti Puja?

• The essential materials required for conducting the puja are – Haldi, Camphor, Sandalwood (Chandan), Lamps, Incense Stick (Agarbatti), Coconuts, Variety of Flowers, Rice, Betel Leaves, Sweets, Betel Nuts, Kumkum, Sesame Oils, Variety of Fruits, Milk, Honey, Yoghurt, Sugar, and Ghee.
• Other requirements include Ganga Jal, Havan Samagri, Shankha, Red Thread, Durba Grass, Bowls, Plates, Navgraha Yantra and colours and flowers to decorate the Rangoli and the house.

How to perform Graha Shanti Puja?

It is important to know which Graha is affecting the person to perform the puja effectively. Worship the God that rules the Graha or is in a bad position in the horoscope.

• It is preferable to keep a fast from dawn to dusk on the day of the Puja.
• The priest performs the puja and the head of the family takes the Sankalp. He offers flowers, mango leaves, rice, and grain, and prays for the well-being of the house and all its members by chanting mantras and reciting all their names.
• The Navgraha Mantra is chanted while the puja and Homam are performed. Worship the God of the planet that is weak. Conduct the Puja with full devotion and dedication.
• Perform the Havan and worship the deity.
• Donate foods and clothes. Distribute the Prasad to all members.
• After the puja, dig a pit, place all the materials used in the puja and cover it.

What is the cost of performing Graha Shanti Puja?

The cost of performing the puja including GST ranges from Rs. 4,500/- to Rs. 10,000/-.

Two Pandits perform the puja. The puja is performed in a prescribed manner with the Nava Dravyas of the 9 planets. One recites the 108 namavali of the 9 planets followed by the recital of 108 Navagraha Sooktam. The participants also recite the Sri Rudram followed by the homam. Four Pandits perform the Sri Rudram Homam.

What should one wear for the puja?

• As this is a very auspicious puja, it is advised that everyone invited dresses in traditional Indian wear. Ethnic wear is ideal for the puja. For women and girls, salwar – kurta, sarees, or churidars can be worn. For men, kurtas are recommended.
• However, it is advised one avoid wearing only black or only white for the puja as it is not considered entirely pious to wear these colours.
• One should also avoid wearing leather accessories for the puja.

What are the other pujas to be conducted?

Apart from the Graha Shanti Puja, it is also advised to perform the Vastu Shanti Puja as and when necessary. One should also confer with their respective trusted astrologers or gurus before performing such pujas.

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Shravan 2019 Maharashtra: Shravan starts on Friday, August 2 and ends on Friday, August 30 in Maharashtra, Karnataka, AP, Telangana, TN, Gujarat. Sawan began on July 17 and ends on August 15 in North India (Rajasthan, Punjab, UP, MP, Bihar).

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Shravan 2019 Dates

When the Sun enters the Zodiac Sign Leo, it is marked as the beginning of Sawan month. However, the calculation of the Sawan month is different in North India and South India.

South Indians follow the Amavasyant Lunar Calendar. Whereas, North Indians follow the Purnimanta Hindu Calendar. In the Purnimanta calendar, Shravan month starts fifteen days before the Amavasyant calendar.

Shravan 2019 Dates for North India (Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Himachal Pradesh)

Dates	Days	Event
July 17, 2019	Wednesday	First day of Shravana Month
July 22, 2019	Monday	Sawan Somwar Vrat
July 29, 2019	Monday	Sawan Somwar Vrat
August 5, 2019	Monday	Sawan Somwar Vrat
August 12, 2019	Monday	Sawan Somwar Vrat
August 15, 2019	Thursday	Last day of Shravana Month

Shravan 2019 Dates for Western and Southern India (Maharashtra (Mumbai), Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Goa, and Gujarat)

Dates	Days	Event
August 2, 2019	Friday	First day of Shravana Month
August 5, 2019	Monday	Sawan Somwar Vrat
August 12, 2019	Monday	Sawan Somwar Vrat
August 19, 2019	Monday	Sawan Somwar Vrat
August 26, 2019	Monday	Sawan Somwar Vrat
August 30, 2019	Friday	Last day of Shravana Month

What is Shravan Month?

Sawan 2019 month is the fifth month of the Hindu calendar. It begins in late July from the first day of the full moon and ends on the day of the next full moon. The month of Shravana celebrates the arrival of the South-West monsoons. In the Hindu calendar, Shravan month is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

The whole month is considered auspicious to seek blessings of Lord Shiva. Devotees keep various fasts during this month. All the Shiva Temples are filled with devotees during Shravan Month.

The legend behind Shravan

According to the legends, Parvati wanted to marry Lord Shiva. Hence, she performed penance and fasting for the whole month of Saawan. Lord Shiva pleased with the devotion of Parvati, fulfilled her wish. Shiva likes the Sawan month very much as he got reunited with his wife during this period. 

Importance of Sawan Month

• Shravan Month is considered one of the holiest months of the year.
• It is the best time to conduct all-important religious ceremonies.
• Hindus hold the month of Shravan with utmost respect and devotion.
• It gives them a massive amount of blessings and good fortune into their lives.

Fasts in Sawan Month

There are 4 types of Vrats (fasts) people can take in the month of Sawan 2019. These are :

1. Sawan Somwar Vrat – The first day of the week (Monday) is dedicated to Lord Shiva. People take this fast on all Mondays occurring in the month of Sawan. There are a total of 4 Mondays during Sawan.
2. Solah Somwar Vrat – People keep this fast for 16 consecutive Mondays. The first Monday of Shravan month is the starting date for Solah Somwar Vrat. This fast is mainly done by single women wishing for a nice groom.
3. Pradosh Vrat – It is a combination of three durations that are most favourite to Lord Shiva. These are Shravan + Monday + Pradosh. Hence, people take this fast in the month of Shravan, all Mondays and the 13th day of the Hindu month (Trayodashi).
4. Mangala Gauri Vrat – Tuesday’s fasting during Shravan month is known as Mangal Gauri Vrat. This Vrat is observed by women for the long life of their husbands.

Shravan Somwar Vrat Rules and Guidelines

According to the scriptures, certain rules and guidelines need to be followed while observing a fast in the month of Sawan 2019. These are as follows:

1. One should wake up early in the morning, clean the house and then take a proper bath.
2. Gangajal (water of Holy Ganga) is spread in the house to purify it.
3. Then the idol of Lord Shiva is duly cleaned and prepared for the Pooja.
4. A Rudra Abhishek is done to the Lord with Milk, Water, Ghee, Gangajal, Rose Water, etc.
5. One can also offer milk to the Shiva Lingam in any Shiva Temple.
6. The holy mantra of ‘Om Namah Shivay’ is chanted while meditating upon him.
7. People should not eat anything the whole day and prayers are offered twice a day.
   • 1st – Early in the morning
   • 2nd – After the Sunset
8. For the puja, a lamp with gingelly oil should lighten up.
9. Solah Somvar Vrat Katha (Sawan Vrat Katha) is to be recited during the Vrat. The Vrat Katha describes the life of Mahadeva and Parvati.
10. Lastly, an Aarti is performed and Prasad is distributed among the family members.
11. After that, the fast can be broken, and normal food can be consumed. People can also take Falahaar (fruit diet).

Significance of each day during Shravan 2019

Each day of the week during Shravan month carries spiritual significance. Here is a list of the significance of each day with the respective God:

1. Monday – Dedicated to Lord Shiva.
2. Tuesday – Dedicated to Goddess Gauri.
3. Wednesday – Dedicated to Lord Vithala, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
4. Thursday – Dedicated to Lord Budh and Guru.
5. Friday – Dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi & Goddess Tulsi.
6. Saturday – Dedicated to Shani Dev (Saturn).
7. Sunday – Dedicated to Suryadev (Sun God).

Festivals in Shravan 2019

Shravan is considered as a holy month in the Hindu calendar due to a number of festivals celebrated during this time. These popular festivals are:

Festivals	Dates 2019	Calendar
Krishna Janmashtami	24 August 2019	8th day after the Full Moon
Raksha Bandhan	15 August 2019	Shravana Poornima (Full Moon)
Shravani or Narali Poornima	15 August 2019	Shravana Poornima (Full Moon)
Shravana Putrada Ekadashi	11 August 2019	11th day after Amavasya of Shravan Maas
Naag Panchami	5 August 2019	5th day after Amavasya of Shravan Maas
Hariyali Teej	3 August 2019	3rd day after Amavasya of Shravan Maas
Shravan Purnima	16 July 2019	Guru Purnima of Shravan Month

1. Krishna Janmashtami – Krishna Janmashtami marks the birth of Lord Krishna. To witness the best celebrations, one must head to Mathura, the birthplace of Lord Krishna. Mumbai also hosts the unique ritual of “Dahi Handi” on this day.
2. Raksha Bandhan – Raksha Bandhan signifies the bond between brothers and sisters. All the sisters tie Rakhis on the wrists of their brothers to bring them good luck. Raksha Bandhan means “Bond of Protection” and also called as Rakhi Purnima.
3. Shravani or Narali Poornima – In the coastal regions of Maharashtra, fisherman offers a coconut (Narial in Marathi) to the sea for calming it down after the monsoon season. This day marks the beginning of the fishing season.
4. Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitropana Ekadashi) – Husband and wife who do not have a son for a long time after marriage observe 24 hours fast on this day. They worship Lord Vishnu in the wish of getting a male child.
5. Naag Panchami – On this day, snake god Naga is worshipped for the welfare of the family. People offer milk to the idols and images of snakes. Snakes are considered dear to Lord Shiva, hence people also worship at Shiva Temples this day.
6. Hariyali Teej – Haryali Teej welcome the monsoon season and is celebrated primarily by girls and women, with songs and dancing. This day is dedicated to Goddess Parvati and her union with Lord Shiva.

Special Poojas and Rituals performed during Shravan Month

1. Rudrabhishek – This pooja is performed to worship Lord Shiva in one of his most popular Rudra forms. Rudrabhisek – Procedures and Benefits – READ MORE
   • Maha Rudrabhishek – This Rudrabhisek is performed to get rid of the negative effects of planet Saturn. 
   • Laghu Rudrabhishek – This Rudrabhishek is performed by experienced priests by reciting very powerful mantras.
2. Maha Mrityunjaya Jaap – Mahamrityunjaya Mantra has miraculous effects in the lives of the people and relieves them from the death and rebirth cycle. Mahamrityunjaya Mantra – Benefits, Costs and Procedures – READ MORE
   • ॐ त्र्यं॑बकं यजामहे सु॒गन्धिं॑ पुष्टि॒वर्ध॑नम् ।
     उ॒र्वा॒रु॒कमि॑व॒ बन्ध॑नान् मृ॒त्योर् मुक्षीय॒ माऽमृता॑त् 
3. Mantra Chanting – A person may chant Shiva mantras using Rudraksha beads. It is usually done silently in mind and in the multiples of 108.
   • Om Namah Shivaya (ॐ नमः शिवाय)
4. Mangala Gouri Pooja – Observing fast and worshipping Goddess Maha Gauri during Saawan maas is very fruitful.

Kanwar Yatra during Shravan 2019

Kanwar Yatra, also known as Kanwar Mela is a holy fair that starts in the sacred month of Shravana (Savan). The devotees who participate in this annual pilgrimage are known as Kanwariyas.

These devotees travel barefoot to the four important pilgrimage places of Gaumukh, Haridwar, Gangotri, and Sultanganj. They fetch the holy waters of sacred river Ganga from there. This holy water is then offered to Baba Baidyanath in Devgarh and special Jyotir Lingas of the country.

The Kanwaris also visit the special rivers throughout the country based on their accessibility like the River Narmada, River Kshipra and other holy rivers and offer their water to Lord Shiva.

Starting Point

The Kanwaris start traveling from the source of the river like the Gangotri or Gaumukh in Uttarakhand.

Ending Point

Shravani Melas or fairs are conducted in Deogarh in Jharkhand where thousands of devotees bring the holy water. Abhishekam is also conducted at places like Allahabad and Varanasi.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shravan 2019

Kali puja is celebrated on October 27, 2019. It is dedicated to Goddess Kali. Moreover, the pooja removes the negative influence of the Saturn planet and negative energies like ego, anger and jealousy. This is also known as Shyama Puja and is popular in West Bengal, Odisha, Assam and Eastern India.

Kali Puja
Start Date	27 October 2019
Location	Kolkata, West Bengal

Goddess Kali is believed to be the first incarnation of Goddess Durga. Along with Goddess Kali people also worship Goddess Laxmi on this day. Moreover, takes place in the Bengali month of Kartik on the new moon day.

Obviously, the deity’s name comes from the Sanskrit name ‘Kala’ which means black or lord of death. oddess Kali is the destroyer of evils.  

When is Kali Puja 2019?

• This year in 2019, Kali Puja will be celebrated on the 27th of October.
• On this year, Diwali is also on the 27th of October and will be celebrated together with Kali Puja.
• Furthermore, the Amavasya Tithi for the Puja begins at 12:23 pm on 27th October and ends at 9:08 am on 28th October.

Kali Puja Dates

Year	Date	Day
2019	27 October	Sunday
2020	14 November	Saturday
2021	04 November	Thursday
2022	24 October	Monday
2023	12 November	Sunday
2024	31 October	Thursday
2025	20 October	Monday

Who should perform Kali Puja?

Here is who should perform Kali Puja:

• The person who is suffering from any family problems or financial issues should perform this puja.
• It also boosts the confidence of the devotee and provides positivity and stamina to him/her. 
• If a person is suffering from any disease or illness then he/she should perform this puja. 
• Devotees also perform this puja to get rid of all the negative people from life.
• Furthermore, Goddess Kali also protects the devotees from mental and physical issues.
• People suffering from any type of negativities or painful events in life.
• However, any obstacles in married life can be removed by performing Kali puja which helps in building a happy married life.
• Performing this puja also protects the devotee from all the forms of black magic.

What are the benefits of performing this Pooja?

The benefits of performing Kali puja are:

• This puja removes all types of negative energies from the home and workplace.
• Along with that it also protects the devotees and lifts up their stamina.
• Moreover, Goddess Kali is the most powerful and strongest form of Goddess Durga. She also fills happiness in the house of devotees.
• The puja removes all kind of impurities. Also, it removes darkness from the life of devotees.
• Further, it helps to recover from prolonged illness and also from many incurable illnesses.
• The puja also safeguards a person from the evil spirit and black magic.
• Further, removing all the obstacles while running a business and bring success in education and career.
• Moreover, it protects the person from the bad influence of planet Saturn.

In what circumstances should one perform Kali Pooja?

• One should perform Kali Puja on Kartik Amavasya in the month of October or November.
• Most of the time, Kali Puja and Diwali Puja fall on the same day. But sometimes, it may fall one day before the Diwali Puja.
• Nevertheless, many devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi on Amavasya during Diwali.
• Many devotees also perform the Kali puja during Navratri that precedes Diwali.
• People suffering from ill effects of Shani should offer prayers to Goddess Kali on Kali Chaudas which is Dhantrayodashi.
• Nevertheless, one must perform Dus Maha Vidya Mahakali Puja to get rid of negativity.

How to do Kali Puja at home?

What is the Mantra for this Puja?

The Mantra for Kali Puja is:

• Dhyan: During this, the Devotees sit in front of the deity and meditate. Also some mantras are chant during this time.

Sadyashchhinna-Shirah Kripanamabhayam Hastairvaram Bibhratim।
Ghorasyam Shirasam Srajam Suruchiramunmukta-Keshavalim॥
Srikkasrik-Pravaham Shmashan-Nilayam Shrutyoh Shavalankritim।
Shyamangi Krita-Mekhalam Shava-Karairdevim Bhaje Kalikam॥

• Avahan: The Avahan Mantra is also chanted during the Puja. Here, it is :

Om Deveshi! Bhakti-Sulabhe! Parivar-Samanvite!
Yavat Tvam Pujayishyami. Tavat Tvam Susthira Bhava॥

Dushpare Ghora Sansara Sagare Patitam Sada।
Trayasva Varade, Devi! Namaste Chit-Paratmike॥

Ye Deva. Yashcha Devyashcha. Chalitayam Chalanti Hi।

Avahayami Tan Sarvan Kalike. Parameshwari॥
Pranan Raksha. Yasho Raksha. Raksha Daran. Sutan, Dhanam।

Sarva Raksha Kari Yasmat Tvam Hi Devi. Jaganmaye॥
Pravishya Tishtha Yagyesmin. Yavat Pujam Karomyaham।

Sarvananda Kare Devi! Sarva Siddhim Prayachchha Me॥
Tishthatra Kalike Matah! Sarva-Kalyana-Hetave।
Pujam Grihana Sumukhi! Namaste Shankara-Priye॥

• Pushpanjali: The Pushpanjali Mantra also makes part of the mantras chanted during the puja. Here it is :

(I)

Nana Ratna Samayuktam. Karta Swar Vibhushitam।
Asanam Deva-Deveshi! Prityartham Prati Grihyatam॥

(II)

Om Shrikali Devyai Namah. Padayoh Padyam Samarpayami।
Om Shrikali Devyai Namah. Shirasi Arghyam Samarpayami।

Omm Shri Kali Devyaee Namah. Gandhakshatam Samarpayami।
Omm Shri Kali Devyaee Namah. Pushpam Samarpayami।

Om Shri Kaali Devyai Namah. Dhupam Ghrapayami।
Om Shri Kaali Devyai Namah. Dipam Darshayami।

Omm Shrikali Devyaee Namah. Naivedyam Samarpayami।
Omm Shrikali Devyaee Namah. Achamaniyam Samarpayami।

Om Shri Kaali Devyai Namah. Tambulam Samarpayami।

(III)

Om Maha-Kalyai Namah। Anena Pujanena Shrikali Devi Priyatam; Namo Namah।

What are the materials required for this Puja?

The materials for the puja are:

Kumkum	Burning Lighter Fluid
Coconut	Urad Dal
Ashtagandha	Kali Bahuli
Supari	Betel Leaves with stem
Panch Dhatu	Colors
Sandalwood	Purnapatre
Kapus ( Cotton Balls)	Akshata

• Furthermore, you need seven types of grains like White Beans, Red Kidney Beans, Green Peas, Chickpeas, Brown Lentil, Gram etc.
• One will also require Hawan Samagri, Shankha, Haldi, Rice Grains, Kalash, Ganga Jal.
• Nevertheless, Niranjan, Kapur, Pure Ghee, Gud, Dhoop are also important.

What is the cost of performing Kali Puja?

• The price to perform this puja ranges from Rs. 3500 to Rs. 6500. However, this includes the cost of the materials required to perform the puja.
• Moreover, one can also consult an expert regarding the technique and procedure to perform the puja.

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Saraswati Puja Date for 2020 in India – Wednesday, January 29, 2020.

Saraswati Puja is considered to be the most auspicious puja in Indian culture. Goddess Saraswati is the goddess of knowledge and the sign of purity and peace. This puja plays a very important role in India’s culture of respect for learning. Saraswati puja is also popular as Vasant Panchami. Moreover, a typical image of Goddess Saraswati shows her sitting on a lotus flower or riding a swan. She is a tribute to power, confidence, and knowledge.

Saraswati Puja Overview

Dates	Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Deity	Goddess Saraswati
Related Festival	Vasant Panchami, Diwali, Navratri
Relevant Season	Spring
Significance	Goddess of Skills and Knowledge
Dress	Traditional

Significance Of Saraswati Puja in a Child’s Life

Children are encouraged to worship Maa Saraswati because of the educational value she holds. Here is why we should educate about the significance of Saraswati Puja in a child’s life –

1. Knowledge is Wealth: It is only through knowledge that an individual can conquer the world, which is why much emphasize has been given to knowledge and wisdom in the life of a student.
2. Art and Music: The Goddess encourages all sorts of arts and music apart from educational knowledge. A child should seek the blessings of this goddess in order to excel in all spheres of life.
3. Peace: Goddess Saraswati is seen on the peaceful lake of the mind, offering the peace of silent meditation, which is necessary for today’s fast-paced life. 
4. Following Traditions: Doing Saraswati Puja helps a child to stay in touch with the customs and traditions despite gaining knowledge of the world. 
5. Being Spiritual: Apart from engaging in all sorts of arts and music, students learn to become spiritual and respectful. They learn qualities like team-building, leadership, and corporation.

Why do we celebrate Saraswati Puja?

• Saraswati puja is celebrated for knowledge and is auspicious for students.
• Vasant Panchami is also an auspicious day to begin new work, to marry or to shift to a new home. The yellow colour is significant on this day.
• Devotees also worship Saraswati as the water deity who has purifying powers.
• The festival of Saraswati pooja is also an occasion of social celebrations. This puja is very common in eastern India.
• Further, on this day all the educational institutes worship the Goddess with lots of happiness.

What Goddess Saraswati Symbolizes?

The scripture she holds are the Vedas and represent knowledge, while the japa mala, or beads, represents discipline and concentration.

Goddess Saraswati	Symbolism
Her Four Arms	Her front arms depict the Goddess’ activity in the material realm while the back arms depict the activity in the spiritual realm.
Stringed Instrument, or Veena	The veena represents the arts and serves as a reminder to live in harmony with others and the world.
Book or Vedas	Represents the Truth or pure knowledge
Stringed Beads, or Japa Mala	Represents discipline, concentration, and meditation
White Clothing or Sari	Symbolic of purity
Lotus	A white lotus represents purity and knowledge.
Peacock	The peacock represents beauty and dance. Peacocks can also represent vanity and indecision.
Swan	The beautiful swan that is seen with the Goddess represents beauty. The swan is believed to have the ability to separate water from milk with its beak. This symbolizes how we should chose between right and wrong.

Who should perform Saraswati Puja?

• People who want to develop creativity, confidence and improve their skills should perform Saraswati pooja.
• Professionals can also perform this puja to gain success.
• Students perform this puja to increase their skills and talents in various fields.
• Performing Saraswati pooja also improves memory power and communication skills.

What are the benefits of performing Saraswati Puja?

Here is a list of benefits of performing Saraswati Puja:

• One gets the blessings of Goddess Saraswati. This helps in gaining knowledge and wisdom in one’s life.
• This puja also fills one’s life with lots of positivity and removes negativity.
• It also provides strength and empowerment in an individual’s life.
• After performing this puja, a person becomes more talented and skilled.

When should I perform Saraswati Puja?

• The 10th day of ‘Dussehra‘ or ‘Navratri‘ is included in the celebrations of Saraswati Puja.
• Devotees also also perform Saraswati Puja on Vasant Panchami. Vasant Panchmi also has other names like Saraswati Panchami and Shri Panchami.
• Also, many astrologists consider it an Abujha day. 
• Purvahna Kala decides the day on which Vasant Panchami falls. It is the time between the sunrise and midday.

How to do Saraswati Puja at home?

What are the Saraswati Puja Mantras?

Here are the mantras that one should utter while performing Saraswati Pooja:

What are the materials required for Saraswati Puja?

The materials required in Saraswati Pooja are:

Samagri/ Things required	Quantity
Mango Leaves	5
Ghee	1 Kg
Dhoop	100 Grams
Agarbatti	2 Packets
Saffron	as per requirement
Kumkum	100 Grams
Coconut	1
Rosewater	1 Bottle
Betel Leaf	5
Kapur	1 Packet
Gulal – Holi Colours	100 grams of each color
Turmeric powder	100 grams
Idol of Saraswati	1
Sandal	1 Pair
Coins	as per your requirement and facility.
Rice	100 grams
Fruits	Mixed Fruits as per your requirement
Diyas	5 minimum

Other requirements are:

1. Plate
2. Match Box
3. Ganga Jal
4. Lotus and Yellow flowers like Marigold
5. Kamal Gatte
6. Clean red cloth
7. Piper Beetle
8. Cotton Wicks
9. Marigold Flowers Garland
10. Kalash
11. Panchamrit

What to wear on Saraswati Puja?

• It is very important to wear only Yellow clothes on Saraswati Puja because this colour holds great significance for this Puja.
• Women can wear traditional dresses like Saree or Salwar.
• Men can wear traditional dresses like Dhoti.

What is the cost of performing Saraswati Puja?

Saraswati Puja with the prescribed materials ranges from Rs. 2000 to Rs.4000.

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• Mahamrityunjaya Mantra is a very important Shiv Pooja that was initiated by Shukracharya.
• This pooja lends protection to the devotees against any kind of threatening ailments or disease.
• Moreover, this ritual also lengthens the lifespan of the devotee who performs it.
• One can perform this pooja in the comforts of his own home by following the rituals rightfully.

Maha Mrityunjaya Pooja – Fact Table

Diety	Lord Shiva
Location to be performed	Lord Shiva temples
Time required for the pooja	5 – 11 days
Number of priests required	Depends on the number of recitations (5 – 10)

Legends associated with the origins of the Mahamrityunjaya mantra

There are two legends mentioned in the Shiv Purana of how this holy and powerful mantra came to life. They are –

The legend of Rishi Markandeya

• According to this theory, Rishi Markendeya was the sole person who knew the mantra.
• Nevertheless, it was given as a boon to him by Shiva himself after he worshipped him.
• But once Lord Moon was cursed by King Daksha and was on the verge of death.
• Therefore, Daksha’s daughter, Sati pleaded Rishi Markendeya to save Lord Moon by the recitation of this holy mantra.

The legend of Rishi Dadichi

• According to this version, Shukracharya was the sole bearer of this holy mantra.
• Moreover, it was Lord Shiva who himself taught Shukracharya this lifesaver mantra.
• However, Lord Shukracharya went ahead and shared it with Rishi Dadichi.
• So when one time King Kshuva fell ill Rishi Dadichi recited the mantra and saved his life.
• Hence, from this, the mantra became known to everyone.

What are the other names of this pooja?

This mantra has many forms as well as names such as –

• It is popular as the Rudra mantra as Rudra is one of the avatars of Lord Shiva.
• Chanting this mantra relieves the individual from the cycle of death and rebirth. Hence, this mantra also goes by the name moksha mantra. 

Who should perform Mahamrityunjaya Mantra?

• This pooja must be performed only by a group of 6 or 7 experienced priests who should do the chantings on behalf of the devotee.
• Failure in doing so can result in worse effects on the devotee rather than good.

In what conditions is the Pooja performed?

• The pooja generally takes place to avoid an untimely death predicted by the Jyotish in the near future.
• Also, in case of a person facing health issues, this pooja is done to better the condition of the patient.
• Performing this pooja is also rectifies doshas like Nadi Dosha and Bhakut dosha occurring during Guna Milaan.

In how much time is the Pooja completed?

• Mahamrityunjaya pooja takes can take around 5 – 11 days to get over with.
• Generally, it starts on a Monday and gets over on the next Monday itself.
• The optimum time required for the pooja also depends on the priests performing it.

What are the benefits of Mahamrityunjaya Mantra?

Here’s a lost of benefits one can achieve by performing the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra:

• It is is a very powerful pooja and helps to overcome all the issues and problems in one’s life.
• It also helps to eradicate all the evil and ill effects in the life of the individual.
• This pooja can also assist in achieving professional success and lead an ambitious life.
• It is also useful to overcome chronic diseases and improving the health of the individual tremendously.
• Chanting of this mantra during pooja will also unblock the energy points in the body and lead a very peaceful life.
• Moreover, this is also useful in overcoming the ill effects of the Maraka planets in the birth horoscope.
• This pooja also results in the creation of a protective shield for the performer’s family and brings harmony.
• Recitation of the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra frees the family of all the sins and awakens the healing powers within oneself.

What is the best time of the day to chant Mahamrtityunjaya mantra?

• The best time of the day to for the chanting of Mahamrityunjaya mantra is early morning hours. Preferably, 4:00 am – 4:30 am.
• One can also chant this mantra after bathing and completing their chores.

When should I perform this mantra?

• One of the auspicious days to perform this pooja is during Maha Shivaratri.
• One can also perform the pooja during the month of Sawan.
• Additionally, Amavasya and Makarsankranti are good times to perform it.
• One should perform this pooja only after consultation with a good priest.

How to do Maha Mrityunjaya Jaap at home?

• After this, the devotee should await the positive results of the pooja.
• However, he may receive early relief if he avoids non-vegetarian food and does the chanting wholeheartedly.

What are the materials required for Mahamrityunjaya Mantra?

Here’s a list of items required for Mahamrityunjaya mantra –

Samagri/ Things required	Samagri/ Things required	Samagri/Things required
Cow milk	Gangajal	Incense sticks
Sacred thread (Janeu)	Sugar	Flowers (White)
Honey	Ghee	Lamps
Curd	Beetle nuts	Roli
White cloth	Dhatura	Fruits
Tulsi and Bail leaves	Sandalwood paste	Sweets
Bhang	Rice	Matchbox
Red Vastra	Kala til	Laal Asan

• Also, one should use Rudraksha Mala for chanting Mahamrityunjaya Mantra.
• Devotees participating in the pooja should wear neat and clean clothes and carry all the necessary items accordingly.

Where to perform this mantra?

1. It is best to perform this Puja at Trimbakeshwar Temple, Nashik.
2. Along with this, devotees can perform this pooja at any Lord Shiva temple.
3. Furthermore, devotees can perform it in any of the 12 Jyotirlingas – 12 Shiva temples spread throughout India
4. It is considered auspicious to carry out this pooja at Somnath temple in Gujarat (Learn more about it).
5. Other places as options for this pooja are Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain, Omkareshwar temple in Indore and Nageshwar temple in Gujarat.
6. Out of the twelve, five jyotirlingas are located in the state of Maharashtra.

What are the different types of Mahamrityunjaya mantra Pooja?

Mahamrityunjaya mantra pooja is divided into types depending upon the number of times the mantra is chanted, such as –

• In the first type, the mantra is recited 11000 times. This is the least count for the recitation and hence requires less number of priest and days for completion.
• The second type is where the recitation of the mantra takes place 21000 times.
• The third type constitutes of the recitation of the mantra happening 31000 times.
• The fourth type is where the recitation of the mantra occurs 62000 times.
• The last and fifth type is where the mantra is recited 125000 times. It is the biggest pooja of all.

What is the cost of performing Mahamrityunjaya Mantra?

• The cost of the pooja depends on the type of yagna and the number of times the mantras are chanted.
• Approximately, it costs between Rs. 40,000-50,000 for doing the Maha Mritunjaya pooja for 3-4days.
• Forth the recitations, a Havan takes place. The havan can be small, medium or big depending upon the number of recitations.
• The priests do the recitation of the mantra all day long sitting in front of you.

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What is Bhoomi Pooja?

• Bhoomi pooja is a ritual performed in honour of Goddess Bhoomi and Vastu Purush (deity of directions).
• Bhoomi means Mother Earth. Hence, this pooja eradicates the ill effects and Vastu doshas in the land.
• Beginning prior to the construction of any structure, this smoothes out the process of construction.

Where does the Bhoomi Pooja take place?

• Bhoomi Pooja always takes place in the north-east corner of the construction site or for good agricultural yield.

Which Deity is worshipped in Bhoomi Pooja?

• This ritual is dedicated to Vastu Purusha, Goddess Bhoomi, Pancha boothas (the five elements of nature).
• This pooja takes place in accordance with Vastu Shastra.
• Also, the deity of directions is also honoured so as to eradicate all the ill effects and Vaastu doshas in the land.

Do’s and Dont’s after the purchase of Bhoomi or land

• It is of utmost importance to build the compound wall before constructing the house.
• The height of the southwest part of the wall should be higher in comparison to the other walls of the house.
• The east and north sides walls should be 21 inches shorter than the south and west sides walls.
• After the selection of the construction site, one must grow plants on the land.
• However, keeping a calf or cow in the land makes it all the more auspicious.
• Consulting a priest with experience to perform Bhoomi Pooja is very fruitful. Moreover, it adds happiness and prosperity to an individual’s life.

Who should perform Bhoomi Pooja?

Here’s who should perform Bhoomi Pooja:

• This pooja should be done by the head of the family alongside his wife.
• Also, this ritual of honouring the Mother Earth must take place in the presence of a proficient priest.
• A proficient priest will provide you with all the details for a Shubh Muhurat for the pooja. He can also help to carry out the task in a rightful manner.

What are the benefits of doing Bhoomi Pooja?

Here is a list of benefits of doing Bhoomi Pooja:

• It is a priority to seek the blessings of Mother Earth prior to the construction of a building or use of land for the cultivation purpose.
• This ritualistic pooja ensures that the land gets rid of all the evils and all the negativities from the land are reduced.
• Moreover, the Bhoomi Pooja helps in the smooth completion of work without any hurdles.
• It also guarantees the well being and happiness of the people ready to reside in the property. In the case of land use for the agricultural purpose then it helps to have better yields.
• Bhoomi Pooja invokes the Vaastu Purusha who grants his blessings to the worshipper.
• This pooja purifies the site of construction getting rid of any sort of negativity. It helps to pacify all the corners of the house to be built.

When should one perform Bhoomi Pooja?

• Months of Shravan, Margshirsh, Paush, and Kartik are ideal for Bhoomi pooja.
• Vastu time dictates the date for Bhoomi puja. Many times it falls twice in a month.
• The suitable weekdays for this pooja are Monday and Thursday. These two days are very auspicious for this pooja.
• Also, one must avoid performing this pooja on Saturdays, Sundays and Tuesdays.
• It is better to avoid, Divaskarma, Hadpaksha and Shraadh paksha for such auspicious activity.

What to avoid in Bhoomi Pooja?

• One must avoid performing this pooja on Saturdays, Sundays and Tuesdays. These days aren’t very auspicious for this pooja.
• It is better to avoid, Divaskarma, hadpaksha and shraadh paksha for such auspicious activity.
• Fourth, Ninth and Fourteenth teethis are not ideal for this pooja.
• Avoid beginning the construction work in case a female in the household is more than seven months pregnant.

How does Lunar Constellations impact Bhoomi Pooja?

• On the very first day of construction work, one must calculate the number of lunar constellation.
• If the number is between 1 to 7 or 19 to 28 than at that time the day for performing the pooja is inauspicious.
• However, if the resulting number is from 8 to 18 than that particular day is very auspicious.

How to perform Bhoomi Pooja?

Here’s how to do Bhoomi Pooja:

• The first step for performing the pooja is to clean the site. Also, one must clean the dirt and get rid of all trash holes from the area.
• Secondly, one must dig a hole in the northeast direction on the construction site.
• Thirdly, the worshipper should sit facing east at the time of After the puja, the lady of the house boils the milk and it is necessary that the milk should spill over this pooja.
• One should place the idols of Ganesha, Goddess Lakshmi and other deities that one worships on a clean platform.
• It is the Ganesh pooja that marks the beginning of any auspicious work in Hinduism. Then a havan takes place.
• Then one places the coconut used in the pooja covered with red cloth in the ground. Also, silver idols of Naag and Naagin are placed inside the ground.
• The other major rituals include Devi pooja, taking a Sankalpa, shatkarma, pran pratishtha and Manglik dravya sthapana.

What are the requirements for Bhoomi Pooja?

Here’s a list of articles required for Bhoomi Pooja –

Samagri/ Things required	Quantity
Kumkum (red sindoor)	100 grams
Turmeric powder	100 grams
Camphor /Karpuram	1 packet
Sandalwood powder	1 box
Incense (agarbatti) sticks	1 packet
Fruits	5 types 2 each
Beetle nuts	100 grams
Beetle leafs	30
Coconuts	5
Rice	4 lb
Flowers	3 bunches

Other requirements for this pooja are –

• 1 set of Navaratnas (9 types of gems), a packet of dry dates, 5 Lemon (green limes), a set of Pancha Lohas (5 metals), 2 packets of Nava Dhanyam (9 types of seeds).
• Moreover, one also needs coins- Quarters 40, a 1/2 meter long white cloth, a matcbox, lamp, cotton wicks, oil, 10 panchpatras, udharini.
• A plate, a kalash ( kalasam), 5 bricks, a bell, a bedsheet, 4 plastic plates, a gods picture and 5 foam cups etc.

What is the cost of performing Bhoomi Pooja?

• This pooja costs you from Rs.3500 to Rs.5500.
• To seek the blessings of vaastu devta one must perform this pooja under the guidance of an experienced priest.
• Moreover, forth performing this pooja well being for the family and safety is ensured.

What are the stages related to construction of home?

As per the ancient scriptures, home-related muhuratas are divided into the following stages –

• Bhoomi Pooja which is the offering of honour to the mother earth.
• Balidaana which is the offertory ritual in Hinduism.
• Hala Karshaana is next in line where the levelling os the site takes place.
• Then takes place the sowing of the seeds which is called Ankuraa- Roopana.
• Then it is time for Shilaanyaasa which is the laying of the foundation stone
• After this, the digging of a well or water source is done.
• Then fixation of door frames takes place.
• Last is the entry in the new house i.e. Griha Pravesh.

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Navratri Puja Dates: 29 Sep 2019 to 7 Oct 2019 (9 Days)

Navratri Puja is performed to worship the nine different forms of Goddess Durga for nine continuous days. This year in 2019, Navratri is beginning from Sunday, September 29 and ending on Monday, October 7. Navratri means 9 sacred days. A distinct avatar of Goddess Durga is worshipped on each of the nine days. Read how to do the Navratri Puja, Step by Step Procedure, Significance and Benefits.

Navratri Puja 2019 – Everything You Need To Know

Navratri Dates 2019	29 September 2019 – 7 October 2019
Type of Navratri	Sharadiya Navratri or Maha Navratri (Celebrated in Sep-Oct)
No. of Days Celebrated	9
Goddess Worshipped	Nine Forms of Goddess Durga
Important Day	Maha Navami (9th Day)
Pooja	Kanya Laangura Bhoj
Fasting Days (Vrat)	1st, 8th and 9th Day of Navratri
Related Festivals	Dussehra and Diwali
Celebration in India	Garba Dance in Gujarat & Mumbai

Who should perform Navratri Puja?

• People who want to get success in life with the blessings of Goddess Durga can perform this puja.
• If someone is facing any financial issues or any family problems, then performing this puja will help them to get rid of this issue. 
• This puja is also very beneficial for getting the peace of mind.

Why is Navratri celebrated?

Navratri or Durga Puja is celebrated as a symbol of victory of good over evil. As per legend, Goddess Durga defeated the demon king Mahishasura to save the world and restore Dharma. In South India, Navratri is celebrated to mark the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana. In North India, it is celebrated on the day of Dussehra, commonly known as Vijaya Dashami.

What are the benefits of doing Navratri Puja?

• Worshipping the Goddess during the auspicious time period can bring a lot of benefits. One can receive wealth, prosperity in business and success in life after doing the puja.
• One receives the divine blessings of Maa Durga after performing the Navratri puja.
• People can also get rid of the sins performed during the previous births or the present life after performing this pooja.
• Navratri pooja also helps to protect ourselves from bad spirits and to remove obstacles in life.
• This pooja fulfils the wishes and desires of devotees performing it and relieved them from any diseases.

When should I perform Navratri Puja?

The date and time for performing the Navratri Puja are based on the Hindu Calendar. The dates are determined on the basis of Tithi and Nakshatras. Navratri Puja begins on the sixth day of Devi Paksha which is the beginning of the autumn season. This puja falls in the lunar month of Ashwin.

According to Hindu tithis, Navratri begins with Pratipada and ends with Navami. It is considered as the longest Hindu festival which is celebrated for nine days. Devotees worship Goddess Siddhidatri on the ninth day of Navratri which is the last and the most important day of Navratri. People celebrate the tenth day of Navratri as Vijayadashami to mark the victory of Lord Rama over demon Ravana.

Which Goddesses are Worshipped during Navratri? (Navratri 9 Devi Names)

Navratri Day	Tithi	Goddess Worshipped	Poojas	Offerings	Colors of Navratri
29 September	Day 1 Pratipada	Shailaputri	Ghatsthapana, Chandra Darshan, Shailaputri Puja	Ghee	Orange
30 September	Day 2 Dwitiya	Brahmacharini	Brahmacharini Puja	Sugar	White
1 October	Day 3 Tritiya	Chandraghanta	Sindoor Tritiya, Chandraghanta Puja, Varad Vinayak Chauth	Ghee	Red
2 October	Day 4 Chaturthi	Kushmanda	Kushmanda Puja, Upang Lalita Vrat	Malupa	Royal Blue
3 October	Day 5 Panchami	Skandamata	Skandamata Puja	Bananas	Yellow
4 October	Day 6 Shashthi	Katyayini	Katyayini Puja	Honey	Green
5 October	Day 7 Saptami	Kaalratri	Kaalratri Puja, Saraswati Awahan	Jaggery	Grey
6 October	Day 8 Ashtami	Mahagauri	Mahagauri Puja, Saraswati Puja, Durga Ashtami, Sandhi Puja	Coconut	Purple
7 October	Day 9 Navami	Siddhidatri	Siddhidatri Puja, Maha Navami, Ayudha Puja, Navami Homa	Grains	Peacock Green
8 October	Day 10 Dashami	—	Navratri Parana, Durga Visarjan, Vijaya Dashami	—

What are the Navratri Colors?

On Navratri, there is a tradition to wear dresses that represent the colours of Navratri on each of the 9 days. There are 9 different Navratri colours in 2019. Use these colours given below as a guide and make this Navratri more colourful. Navratri Color Sequence for 2019 below:

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How to perform Navratri Puja in 2019?

Step by step guide and procedure to perform Navratri Pooja is:

What are the requirements for Navratri Puja?

The materials required for the Navratri pooja are: idol of goddess, deepak, agarbatti, kapoor, sari for offering to the goddess, pooja book containing all the aartis, Ganga water, flowers, sandalwood, kumkum, rice, banana, coconut, cloves, cardamom,supari, gulal, decorated kalash.

What is the cost of performing Navratri Puja?

The cost of the puja varies depending upon the samagri. The cost of this puja ranges from Rs. 2000 to Rs. 5000 depending upon the materials and consultation from the expert.

Garba Dance on Navratri

Garba dance is the most famous activity during Navratri and especially popular in Gujarat and Mumbai. Singing and dancing during Navratri is a part of festivity and fun and also a reason to dress up and catch up with your friends. It is also believed that singing and dancing in front of the Goddess is auspicious and brings good luck.

What are the other types of Navratri in a year?

Navratri Puja is also popularly known as ‘Durga Pooja.’ Very few people know that it is celebrated four times throughout the year. The name of four Navratri in a year are:

• Paush/Magh Navratri (Jan-Feb)
• Chaitra/Basanti Navratri (Mar-Apr)
• Ashadh Navratri (Jun-Jul)
• Shardiya Navratri (Sep-Oct) **Maha Navratri – Most Popular**

Only Shardiya Navratri and Chaitra Navratri are celebrated all over India. While the Paush and Ashad Navratri are not celebrated by common people.

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