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Kali Puja 2019 – Bengal Dates, Benefits and Procedure

October 1, 2019, Sasidhar Darla 10 Comments Filed Under: Pujas

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.

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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.

See Panchang, Muhurat and Moonrise timings of Sharad Purnima 2019 here

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.

Benefits of Kali Puja — Kali Puja is very beneficial when done with pure intentions and devotion.

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?

Time needed: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Kali Puja Procedure:

Place idol in a sacred place
The Kali Puja starts with placing the image or idol of Goddess in a sacred place. Moreover, devotees believe that the image or idol of goddess contains excellent energy.
Offer gifts and write prayers
Place small bowls of uncooked rice, salt, rice, spring water and flowers on a platter. Worshippers offer gifts and also write prayers to the goddess on coloured paper.
Do meditation and chanting
One should begin with a meditation to seek the blessings of the goddess. Worshipers also chant ‘Om Maa‘. Hereafter, one uses saltwater to purify the sacred space. Also, uncooked rice is used to draw a triangle with a point facing Kali’s image.
Name manifestations of Kali
Subsequently, the devotees get red flower after naming manifestations of Kali, going in a clockwise direction.
Perform breathing exercises
Devotees also perform breathing exercises and chant the mantras to seek the blessings of Kali. Moreover, all the devotees who attend the puja receive a piece of paper and a pen or pencil and a flower.

How to celebrate Kali Puja — Kali Puja is a big celebration which calls a huge crowd to the state of Bengal. Here’s how it’s done.

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.

Hope this information is useful for you. For any questions regarding Kali Puja, comment below and we will get back to you asap.

Vastu Shanti Puja – Benefits, Cost, and Procedure | ONLINE BOOKING

February 22, 2022, Sasidhar Darla 26 Comments Filed Under: Pujas

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.

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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.

Please note: Consult a genuine astrologer to know the doshas in your chart prior to performing the Graha Shanti Puja.

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Vastu Tips for Peace in Home

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 Vastu Shanti Puja — The Vastu Shanti Pooja helps removes all the Doshas present in one’s life.

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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Sudarshana Homam – Cost, Benefits, and Procedure

July 9, 2022, Sasidhar Darla 171 Comments Filed Under: Homa

Sudarshana Homam is a Hindu ritual involving fire. Participating in Sudarshana Homam helps a person destroy negativity, gives him victory over the enemies, and protects against the evil eye.

The homam grants purification and helps in restoring energies and health. It also promotes success and provides deep levels of purification.

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

Lord Vishnu Sudarshana Chakra — Lord Vishnu holding Sudarshana Chakra

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

Who should perform Sudarshana Homam?

A person should perform Sudarshana Homam if he/she:

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

Sudarshana Homam Benefits

Here’re the benefits of participating in Sudarshana Homam:

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

When should I perform Sudarshana Homam?

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

What is the procedure for performing Sudarshana Homam?

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

Here’s how to perform Sudarshana Homam:

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

What are the materials required for Sudarshana Homam?

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

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

Where to Perform Sudarshana Homam?

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

Can I perform Sudarshana Homam at home?

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

What is the cost of Sudarshana Homam?

Major costs of the Homam are that of the ingredients and dakshina for priests. The ingredients cost somewhere between Rs. 2000/- to Rs. 3500/-. Thus the total cost of the Homam is less than Rs. 10,000/-. If the homam takes place at the temple, then there could be additional fees.

What is Sudarshana Homam Mantra?

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

Om Namo Bhagavathe Mahasudarshanaya Deepthre,

Jwalapareethaya Sarvadigshobhanakaraya Brahmane Para Jyothishe,

Hum Paht Swaha

Sudarshana Homam in Tamil

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

Laghu Rudrabhishek – Benefits, Cost and Procedure | Online Booking

June 29, 2022, Sasidhar Darla 60 Comments Filed Under: Pujas

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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5 Jyotirlinga in Maharashtra are the best places to perform Laghu Rudrabishek Pooja. You can also perform this pooja at the popular 12 jyotirlingas.

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.

Types of Rudrabhishek Pooja

The difference between various Rudrabhishek is basically based on the puja duration. There are 6 types of Rudrabhishek as given –

Pooja Types	Process	Duration	Significance
1) Rudrabhishek Puja	Ganesh Pooja + Shiv Pooja	Duration – 2 hrs	This Rudrabhishek is performed to invoke Rudra, the most powerful cosmic force mentioned in the Vedas.
2) Maha Rudrabhishek	Ganesh Pooja + Gori Pooja + Shiv Pooja + Havan	Duration – 4 hrs	Maha Rudrabhishek is performed for Lord Shiva to get rid of the negative effects of all the nine planets and achieve victory over death.
3) Laghu Rudrabhishek	Ganesh Pooja+ Navgraha Pooja + Shiv Pooja + Havan	Duration – 6 hrs	In Laghu Rudrabhishek, Panchamarit Pooja is offered to Lord Shiva which fulfils all the desires of the person who performs the pooja.
4) Avirat Bham Bham Pooja	Bham Bham Pooja + Maha Rudrabhishek	Duration – 5 Days, 7 Days, 11 Days & 15 Days	This puja purifies the soul and body and performed in your name and Gotra.
5) Rudra Samhita Path Yagya	Rudri Path + Havan	Duration 7 Days	The life of Shiva is described in the Rudra Samhita. The story of war and destruction is mentioned in detail.
6) Shiv Mahapuran Path Yagya	Path + Havan	Duration 11 Days	This pooja starts with women taking out Kalash Yatra by singing Mangal songs. The story of Shiv Mahapurana Katha is narrated by an experinced priest to the devotees.

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.

See Panchang, Muhurat and Moonrise timings of Shivratri 2020 here

How to perform Laghu Rudrabhishek Pooja?

Time needed: 6 hours

Here’s how to perform Laghu Rudrabhishek:

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

Steps to perform Laghu Rudrabhishek — The last step in performing Laghu Rudrabhishek is to distribute prasad to the poor people forth the completion of the 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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Poolangi Seva Tirumala – Timings, Cost, Booking

July 29, 2019, Sasidhar Darla 3 Comments Filed Under: Pujas, Tirumala

Here is everything you want to know about Poolangi Seva of Lord Venkateswara in Tirumala.

What is Poolangi Seva?

The Tiruppavada seva and Poolangi Seva are offered at Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam every Thursday.

Tiruppavada Seva

Every Thursday, after the morning pooja, the Mula Virat is divested of all ornaments, flowers, etc. The deity will be draped only in Dhoti and Uttareeyam. The Thirunamam Kaappu and Kasturi on the forehead of the main deity are also reduced in size. This results in the unique posture of the Lord where one can witness the peculiar Netra Darshan (where the divine eyes of the Lord can be seen) of the main deity.

Poolangi Seva

After the Tiruppavada Seva, the temple observes some rituals like suddhi (cleaning of the temple), etc., and the Moola Virat is adorned with Velvet Gown from Crown to the Feet and then the main deity is decorated with flower garlands.

Who should perform Poolangi Seva?

Here’s who should do Poolangi Seva:

Anyone who wants to offer their prayers to Lord Venkateswara should perform this seva.

What are the best days to do Tiruppavada and Poolangi Seva?

The best days to perform this sevas are:

These poojas are performed only on Thursday.
One should make prior bookings to get the dates to perform this pooja.
It should be performed early in the morning, the best time to do this pooja is 5 a.m.

What is the procedure for performing Poolangi and Tiruppavada Seva?

Here’s how to do Tiruppavada Seva:

On Thursdays, Tiruppavada Seva is performed as arjitha Seva in the Mandapam in front of the Bangura Vakili and Annakutotsavam (where heaps of tamarind rice are poured) is performed.
A large rectangular tub – like golden vessel is placed in the mandapam and a huge quantity of “Pulihora”-tamarind rice, along with other sweet preparations such as payasam, laddu, jilebi, thenthola, appam etc and other delicacies are deposited thereon with coconuts, flowers, sandal paste, Kumkum, deepam and is placed in that trapezoid receptacle to be offered as naivedya to the Lord.
Amidst chanting of Mantras, the previous wide Naamam is peeled off and a thin Naamam is adorned on the forehead of Mula Virat just to cover the space between His eyebrows.
When this happens, it is believed that the Lord’s first gaze after “opening” His Eyes (because they were covered by the Naamam earlier) should not fall on mortals, because it has huge power that could not be withstood by humans.
Instead, it is made to fall on the mound of “Pulihora” directly in front of Him, thereby sanctifying it and reducing the intensity of His Gaze. The “Pulihora” therefore acts like a Veil (“Paavada” in Telugu/Tamil) protecting devotees from His Powerful Gaze.

Here’s how to do Poolangi Seva:

Poolangi Seva is a ritual in which the Moola Virat of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam Temple, is dressed in rich velvety attire, covering the Moola Virat from head to toe.
Garlands made of flowers are then put on the deity. Every Thursday after the Tiruppavada Seva the Poolangi Seva is performed. It is an ancient ritual and a reference to the ritual is even made in the Tamil classic, Silappadikaram, in sometime around 756 AD.

Where to perform Tiruppavada and Poolangi Seva?

A devotee can perform these poojas in the Tirumala temple premises. It is performed only on Thursday.

What is the cost of Poolangi Seva?

The pilgrims who wish to be a part of Tiruppavada and Poolangi seva, they need to book tickets either online through ttd website or offline. Ticket cost is approximately Rs. 850/- per person. The pilgrim can book for 6 persons at a time.
They will also get Prasadam after conducting the seva as 1 Big Laddu, 1 Vada, 1 Jalebi, 1 Tentola, Pulihora, and 1 Uttariyam or 1 Blouse piece.