Durga Puja Dates: 28 Sep 2019 to 8 Oct 2019 (10 Days)

Durga Puja, also known as Durgotsava, is an annual Hindu festival originating in the Indian subcontinent. Durga Puja is one of the most famous festivals celebrated in North Eastern Parts of India and West Bengal, in honor of Goddess Durga during the period of Navaratri. Durga Puja is traditionally held for 10 days.

Durga Puja Facts –

Durga Puja Dates 2019	28 September 2019 – 10 October 2019
Type of Durga Puja	Sharadiya Durga Puja (Celebrated in Sep-Oct) Basanti Durga Puja (Celebrated in Mar-Apr)
No. of Days Celebrated	10 Days
Goddess Worshipped	Mahadevi Durga
Important Day	Maha Ashtami (8th Day)
Related Festivals	Navratri, Dussehra, and Diwali
Celebrations in India	Garba Dance in Gujarat & Mumbai

Significance of Durga Puja –

• According to Hindu Mythology, Goddess Durga emerged from the collective energy of all Gods.
• The Goddess comes as an embodiment of Shakti or divine feminine power, to destroy demon Mahishasura who was blessed to not be defeated by any man or god.
• The name Durga in Sanskrit means ‘the impenetrable‘ she exists in a state of self-sufficiency and in ultimate power.
• This powerful form of Mother Goddess is highly revered in the eastern states of India which is why her return is celebrated with much grandeur and ceremonies.

What does Goddess Durga Signify in Durga Puja –

Goddess Durga represents the power of the Supreme Being that preserves moral order and righteousness in the creation.

• Chakra in her 1st upper right hand symbolizes dharma (duty/righteousness). We must perform our duty/responsibilities in life.
• Conch in her first upper left hand symbolizes happiness. We must perform our duty happily and cheerfully and not with resentment.
• Sword in her second right lower hand symbolizes the eradication of vices. We must learn to discriminate and eradicate our evil qualities.
• Bow and arrow in her second left lower hand symbolize character like Lord Rama.  When we face difficulties in our life we should not lose our character (values).
• Lotus Flower in her third lower left hand symbolizes detachment. We must live in the world without attachment to the external world.
• Club in her third right lower hand is the symbol of Hanuman and symbolizes devotion and surrender.
• Trident/Trishul in her fourth left lower hand symbolizes courage. We must have the courage to eliminate our evil qualities and face the challenges in our life.
• Fourth Lower Right Hand symbolizes forgiveness and Her blessings. We must forgive ourselves and others for mistakes and/or any hurt we may have caused.
• Durga Maa is depicted as riding on a lion or a tiger. A tiger symbolizes unlimited power. Durga riding a tiger indicates that She possesses unlimited power and uses it to protect virtue and destroy evil. 

When is Durga Puja Celebrated –

• It is celebrated for 10 days, however starting from the sixth day until the ninth day, the Pandals with grand idols of Goddess Durga are open for visitors.
• The tenth day, also known as Dashami marks the Visarjan (immersion in water) of the idol with grand celebrations and processions. 

Dates and Days of Durga Puja 2019 –

Occasions	Date	Day
Mahalaya, First Day	28 September 2019	Saturday
Panchmi, Fifth Day	3 October 2019	Thursday
Shashthi, Sixth Day	4 October 2019	Friday
Saptami, Seventh Day	5 October 2019	Saturday
Ashtami, Eight Day	6 October 2019	Sunday
Nabami, Ninth Day	7 October 2019	Monday
Dashmi, Tenth Day	8 October 2019	Tuesday

The Rituals of Durga Puja-

Durga Puja has its own unique rituals

1. Chokku Daan on Mahalaya: On the occasion of Mahalaya, the Goddess is invited on earth with rituals and so on this day, the eyes are drawn on the idols in an auspicious ritual called Chokku Daan. It is believed the Goddess descends to earth at the time of drawing the eyes on the idols. 
2. Kolparombho or Bodhon: It is held on the sixth day after Mahalaya aka Mahashashthi. It’s the day Maa Durga reaches the mortal world from Kailash, her heavenly abode, with her children in tow — Lord Ganesh, Lord Karthik, Devi Saraswati, and Devi Laxmi. 
3. Kola Bou or Nabapatrika: The Kola Bou snan is held on Mahashaptami or the seventh day after Mahalaya. The day starts with the ritual where a banana plantain with eight other plants is tied with yellow threads and the twigs of the Aparajita plant. It is then bathed and draped in the Laal par Shada saree (red and white saree).
4. Anjali: Anjali is common on the Pujo days. Ritualistically, Anjali is a divine offering. The most important of them all is the Pushpanjali which is held on Mahashtami, the eighth day after Mahalaya. Fresh flowers and bel leaves are handed by the priest to the followers. 
5. Kumari Pujo: Kumari Pujo is done on the auspicious day of Maha Ashtami. A young girl, who is yet to hit puberty, is worshipped. The young girl symbolizes the Kumari form of Maa.
6. Sandhi Pujo: Sandhi Pujo is a special one that takes place at the juncture of Mahashtami and Mahanavami (ninth day post-Mahalaya). It marks the exact moment when Maa Durga transformed into Devi Chamunda to kill Mahishasura’s two generals — Chand and Mund.
7. Dhunuchi Naach: The ‘Dhunuchi’ is a typical clay pot, something like an incense burner, filled with burning dried coconut husks and aromatic ingredients. Men hold these in the hand and perform impromptu steps to the rhythm of Dhaaks in front of Maa Durga.
8. Sindoor Khela: The Sindoor Khela is another much-awaited event on Mahadashami, the last day of the festival. Translated into ‘playing with vermillion powder’, it’s actually an integral part of Durga Puja.
9. Visarjan: Visarjan is held after the main Pujo ends when the Goddess is immersed into the water so she can return to her heavenly abode. The Visarjan is held on Mahadashami or the last day of the celebrations. ‘
10. Bijoya: Bijoya Dashami is held after the Visarjan. This is the time when Maa Durga is on her way back to Mt Kailash and mortals are supposed to rejoice, seek blessings from elders, share the love and affection among equals and bless the ones who are younger.

Durga Puja Decoration and Pandal

• The gorgeously decorated pandals each emphasize a theme; be it the legends of Goddess Durga or scenes from Hindu epic texts.
• Nowadays, some pandals are themed on a social cause to spread awareness.
• Day time is usually better to see the pandals closely when the crowd is less however; the brightly lit pandals in hundreds of colors are quite a sight of its own in the evenings. 

Durga Puja Bhog –

• Food is a major feature of the Durga Puja festival. Sure enough, in a festival this grand you are bound to find the most delicious and incredible variety of cuisines.
• From snacks and sweet dishes that can be found during Durga Puja special themed Bhog meals that have a little of everything.
• All the pandals offer Bhog that are offerings made to the Goddess Durga which is later distributed among the devotees and community kitchens are also set up.

Sharad Purnima Date for 2019 in India – Sunday, 13 October, 2019

Sharad Purnima marks the harvest festival that falls on the full moon day. This occurs in the Hindu lunar month of Ashwin. Moreover, this festival hints towards the end of the monsoon. This day is also known as Kojaagri Purnima.

However, as this day occurs in Sharad Ritu hence it is titled as Sharad Purnima. On this day, devotees observe fast and worship Goddess Lakshmi.

Sharad Purnima Overview

Sharad Purnima Date	13 October, 2019
Moonrise	05:56 pm
Purnima Starts	12:36 am, 13 October
Purnima Ends	02:38 am, 14 October

The Legend of Sharad Purnima

The Vrat Katha of Sharad Purnima dictates the story of two daughters of a moneylender who resided in a village. Both the siblings observed the fast on the eve of Sharad Purnima. However, the elder one did it with pure zeal and dedication but the younger one had a casual approach.

Where the elder one did the fast in a proper ritualistic way the younger one did it for namesake. Later, the two sisters grew up and got married to their respective partners. The younger sister faced miscarriages one after the other and had no child. Hence, to find a remedy she visited a saint and narrated her story. The saint immediately understood and pointed out her lack of devotion in performing the fast as the reason for her misfortune.

Saint then advised her to take up the fast with full sincerity and devotion to get the grace of the Moon God. Taking his advice, the younger sister did the fast accordingly but this time again her baby died as soon as he came out. However, the younger sister was well aware of the fact that her elder sister had been blessed by the Moon God. Hence, the younger sister hoped the elder sister had the power to make the baby alive again.

So, the younger sister covered the corpse in a sheet and laid it on the bed. Then, she invited her elder sister to come and sit on the bed where the baby’s corpse was lying. As soon as the elder sister was about to sit, the baby came to life and burst out crying. Surprised by this elder sister scolded the younger one for her carelessness.

It is then that the younger sister told her that the baby had died but it came to life with her sister’s touch. She also told her elder sister that it was all due to the grace of Moon God upon her. Further, she shared with her the power of the Sharad Purnima Vrat. Since that day, this Vrat became popular and is observed by all the Hindu women.

Significance of worshipping these deities on Sharad Purnima

Goddess Lakshmi

Goddess Lakshmi is the deity of wealth and prosperity. Hence, on this day the devotees fast for the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi.

Beliefs say that the goddess was born on this day. Hence, observing fast on this day is highly beneficial for someone going through a financial crisis.

The Moon God

It’s said that on Sharad Purnima, the moon arrives with all it’s sixteen Kalas. Each Kala is a representative of an aspect of human personality. And someone with all of the sixteen is considered complete.

As per beliefs, the moon drips the nectar of life on this day in the form of its moonlight. Hence, worshipping moon is considerably rewarding on Sharad Purnima. In the Gujarat region, this day goes by the name, Sharad Poonam.

Lord Krishna

According to the beliefs, on this day Lord Krishna did the biggest Raas Leela which is the dance of godly love. It is the day when gopis did creep out of their homes in order to play raas Leela with Krishna.

Nevertheless, in order to dance with all the gopis, Krishna created several of himself on this night. Also, beliefs are that Krishna did stretch this night for billions of human years. Therefore, devotees also worship Lord Krishna on this day.

Lord Kartikeya

In Orissa, this day calls for a celebration as Kumar Purnima. It marks the birth anniversary of Kartikeya or Kumar who was Shiva’s son. Kumar was the most good looking of all gods. Hence, in order to get their own Kumar, bachelorettes observe fast on this day.

Sharad Purnima Fasting Ritual

• Females of the household observe a day-long fast on this day.
• During the fast, a pitcher full of water is placed on a wooden plank by the women.
• Hereafter, the female places a glass filled with wheat and places money on top of it.
• Then, they take 13 grains of wheat in their palms as they listen to the Vrat Katha.
• From here, the lady narrating the Katha receives both glass and the wheat grains.
• As the night arrives, the females break their fast forth worshipping the Moon-god.
• Moreover, there exists a tradition of distribution of kheer as prasad in temples and sacred places on this day.
• Previously, devotees kept a watermelon cut in two, seasonal fruit and kheer during the puja.

List of Samagri or Things required for the Sharad Purnima Vrat Pooja

Samagri/Things required

Pitcher

Wooden platform or plank or stool

Incense Sticks or Agarbatti

Matchstick Box

Flowers

Seasonal Fruits

Science Behind the Sharad Purnima Vrat

• Drinking cold milk during this fast has its roots in Science.
• Sharad Ritu or Autumn season brings in a combination of summery days and chilly nights.
• During this kind of weather, ‘pitta’ or acidity attains predominancy in our body.
• Hence, consumption of milk & rice flakes acts as a good remedy for regulating the excess body heat or pitta.

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Nag Panchami Date for 2020 in India – Saturday, July 25, 2020

Nag Panchami is a Hindu festival celebrated on the 5th day after the Amavasya of Shravan Maas (July/August). 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.

Nag Panchami Date & Puja Timings 2020

Nag Panchami Date	Saturday, July 25, 2020
Nag Panchami Puja Muhurat	5:48 AM to 8:28 AM
Puja Duration	2 Hours 40 Mins
Panchami Begins	6:48 PM (25 July 2020)
Panchami Ends	3:54 PM (26 July 2020)

Why it is called Nag Panchami?

• ‘Nag’ means snakes or serpent and ‘Panchami’ refers to the fifth day of the moon cycle.
• Nag Panchami is celebrated on the 5th day after the Amavasya of Shravan Maas.
• Also, snake god Naga is worshipped on this day.

What is the story of Nag Panchami?

As per the story of Mahabharata, Janamejaya, the son of King Parikshita of the Kuru dynasty, was performing a Sarpa Satra Yagna. This yagna was performed by Janamejaya to wipe out the race of all the snakes to avenge the death of his father Parikshita caused due to a snake bite.

A sacrificial fireplace started causing all snakes to fall into the Yagna Kunda (sacrificial fire pit). This scared the gods who then requested Manasa Devi to intervene. She then sent her son Astika to the site of the Yagna. Astika impressed Janamejaya with his knowledge of all the Sastras and convinced Janamejaya to stop the Sarpa Satra.

The day when the Yagna was stopped due to the intervention of Astika was on the Shukla Paksha Panchami of the month of Shravana. Since that day, the festival is observed as Naga Panchami since Takshaka, the king of snakes and his remaining race were saved from decimation on that day.

How to do Nag Panchami Puja?

• On the day of Nag Panchami, people worship Nagas, cobras, and snakes and offer them milk, sweets, flowers, and lamps.
• People make the images of Naag deities of silver, stone, wood, and paintings on the wall.
• These images are first given a bath with milk and water.
• Then they are worshipped by reciting the following mantras.

Nag Mantra	Meaning of the Mantra
नाग प्रीता भवन्ति शान्तिमाप्नोति बिअ विबोह् सशन्ति लोक मा साध्य मोदते सस्थित समः	Let all be blessed by the Lord of snake Let everyone obtain peace and live without any disorder.

• People also observe fasts on this day called as Nagravata (Nag Panchami fast).
• Brahmins are invited for food at home.
• People also paint pictures of snakes on their doorways and walls outside the home. Auspicious Mantras are also written over there.
• Devotees also make a design pattern resembling a five hooded snake and then worship this image on the floor.
• This day has the custom of making sweet vermicelli (Saivai) with rice. There is also another custom to eat stale food only on this day.
• In many places, real snakes are worshipped and fairs are held.

Who are the 12 Serpent Gods?

There are several serpent Gods. However, the following twelve are worshipped during Nag Panchami Puja in Hinduism –

Ananta	Kambala	Shankhapala
Vasuki	Karkotaka	Kaliya
Shesha	Ashvatara	Takshaka
Padma	Dhritarashtra	Pingala

Importance of Nag Panchami

• It is believed that snakes have more powers than humans since they live with various Gods such as Lord Shiva and Vishnu.
• According to Purana, offering prayers to the snake on this day is very auspicious. It will give good harmony in one’s life.
• Worshipping snakes on Naga Panchami will ward off poisonous snakes. It also protects people from the fear of snakebite.
• The abode of snakes is believed to be in Patala-Loka and the lowest of the seven Patala-Loka is called Naga-Loka which is the region of the Nagas.
• On this day, digging the earth for any purpose is considered very harmful. Digging will seriously disturb or harm snakes who reside in the earth.
• In folklore, snakes are also depicted as deities of ponds and rivers and are said to be the embodiment of water.

Other Celebration on Nag Panchami

• Bhratru Panchami – Naga Panchami is also observed as Bhratru Panchami when women worship snakes and their holes and offer prayers to appease Nagas. Sisters do this for the protection of their brothers so that when working in fields, their brothers do not suffer or die due to any snake bite.
• Vishari Puja – Naga Panchami is also celebrated as Vishari Puja in some parts of India. Visha means poison here.

Kaal Sarp Dosh Puja on Nag Panchami

Snakes have relations with the moon’s position as per Hindu astrology. The head of the snake represents Rahu and its tail represents Ketu. If under the star’s position of an individual, all the seven planets are enclosing Rahu and Ketu in the reverse order, it denotes Kaal Sarp Dosh which became the reason for bad luck in that individual’s life.

This Dosh or defect can be removed by offering worship to the snakes especially on the day of Nag Panchami.

Karva Chauth Date for 2019 in India – Thursday, 17 October 2019

Karva Chauth is a one-day festival celebrated by married women by keeping fast. They observe fast from sunrise till the moonrise and wish long-life for their husbands. Karva Chauth is one of the famous Hindu festivals of India and is celebrated four days after Purnima (Full Moon) in the month of Kartika.

Karva Chauth Date & Puja Timings 2019

2019 Date	Thursday, 17 October 2019
Occurrence	4th day after Purnima in the month of Kartik
Celebrations	Entire Day Fasting by Married Women
Type of Holiday	Religious Celebration
Sunrise Timings	06:28 AM (Sargi Timings)
Moonrise Timings	08:31 PM (Breaking the Fast)

What is Karva Chauth?

Karva Chauth is a fasting day observed by married women for the long life of their husband. Married women worship Lord Shiva and break the fast only after sighting and making the offerings to the moon.

• The word ‘Karva’ means ‘pot’ and ‘Chauth’ means ‘fourth’.
• Chauth – Karva Chauth is celebrated on the fourth day of Krishna Paksha in the Kartik month.
• Karva – The Karva Chauth fast is broken by drinking water from a pot with the hands of their husbands.

Why do we celebrate Karva Chauth?

• Married women celebrate Karva Chauth for the long and healthy life of their husbands.
• In ancient time, Karva Chauth was also celebrated as a prayer for the long life of Indian soldiers in the war.

When should we perform Karva Chauth Pooja?

Karva Chauth Pooja is performed four days (Chaturthi) after Purnima (Full Moon) in the month of Kartika. The dates for Karva Chauth is determined based on the position of the moon.

Month	Kartika
Day	4th day after Purnima
Sargi Eating	Before Sunrise
Fast Starting Time	06:28 AM (With Sunrise)
Karva Chauth Group Pooja	5 PM
Karva Chauth Katha Timings	5:30 PM
Breaking the Fast	08:31 PM (Moon Worship)

Who should perform Karva Chauth?

• Karva Chauth fasting and pooja is basically performed by the married women for the safety of their husbands.
• Girls who are about to get married can also observe the fast for their fiance.
• Unmarried girls can also observe the fast in the desire of a good husband.
• Pregnant ladies can also observe Karva Chauth fast provided they are taking care of a few things like medicines.
• Nowadays, husbands have also started keeping fast for their wives.
• However, the Karva Chauth fasting procedure is the same in all cases.

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What are the benefits of fasting on Karva Chauth?

1. The benefit of Karva Chauth fast to a married woman is that it provides long and healthy life to their husbands.
2. Unmarried women benefits of getting a desired husband in future by this Karva Chauth fast.
3. Apart from that fasting also has several health benefits.
4. New neurons are formed in the brain during the observance of fast. This improves the functioning of brain and mental clarity.
5. Fasting improves the immune system of a person by recycling old blood cells and creating new ones.
6. It helps the body to flush harmful toxins and reducing excessive fat stored in the body.
7. Fasting is also a quick way to reduce extra pounds quickly. Fasting aids in weight loss.

What materials are required for Karva Chauth Pooja?

The materials required for Karva Chauth Pooja can be bought one day before the day of Karva Chauth. The list of all those materials are given below:

1. Sargi (Includes Food items & Gift items)- Prepared one day before Karva Chauth (Sargi Items Read Below)
2. Mehandi or Henna – Applied one day before Karva Chauth
3. Goddess Parvati Idol or Photo
4. A small pot filled with water known as ‘Karva’
5. Pooja Thali containing Kumkum, Akshat, Kalaava and a Diya filled with oil.
6. Flowers and garlands for the idol
7. Fruits and Sweets for offering
8. Karva Chauth Katha/ Story Book
9. A sieve to see the moon

What is a Sargi?

• Sargi or Sargahi is an early morning ritual on the day of Karva Chauth. In this ritual, mother-in-law of the women observing fast prepare a plate (thali) of various food items.
• This plate of Sargi is the traditional breakfast which is eaten by the married women before sunrise and after that, they start their fasting for the whole day.
• Along with the ‘Sargi’, the mother-in-law of the married women also gives various gifts to their brides as a symbol of love and care.

What is included in a Sargi & how to prepare a Sargi on Karva Chauth?

If you’re observing the Karva Chauth fast or sending a Sargi to your daughter-in-law this year, make sure these things are included in your Sargi thali to make it complete.

• Food Items:
  • Cooked Food such as Mathris, light roti, a simple sabzi, curd, halwa, etc.
  • Fresh fruits with high water content to stay hydrated
  • Dry fruits like cashews and almonds
  • Sweet items either homemade or from the market.
• Gift Items:
  • Saree (more probably red in colour)
  • Various items of Shringar like jewellery, makeup, Mehandi, bindi etc.

How to perform Karva Chauth Pooja?

The festival of Karva Chauth is celebrated with full grandeur and strictly followed rituals. The Karva Chauth Pooja can be split into three parts namely ‘Sargi’, ‘Karva Chauth Pooja’ and the ‘Moon Worship’. Each ritual has its own importance and should be followed strictly with full devotion.

1) Early Morning Pooja & Sargi :

1. The traditional Sargi is prepared a day before Karva Chauth.
2. Women can also apply Mehendi on their hands and legs a day before Karva Chauth.
3. On the day of Karva Chauth, wake up around 4 AM (i.e. before the sunrise), take a bath and wear any traditional dress.
4. Women should then eat the Sargi strictly before sunrise timings. (Sunrise Timings Given on Top)

2) Evening Pooja or the Karva Chauth Pooja :

1. The fasting for Karva Chauth starts after eating the Sargi.
2. The Afternoon Pooja starts at around 5 PM and can be done by women in groups.
3. First, clean the area where the idol of Goddes Parvati is to be placed and make a Swastik with wet turmeric in that area.
4. Decorate the place with flowers and garlands.
5. Apply Kumkum & Akshat to the idol of Goddess Parvati and make offerings of fruits and sweets.
6. Light up the Diyas filled with oil and incense sticks in front of the Goddess.
7. Then, Karva Chauth Katha/story is read by the eldest woman and listened by all other. Some rice grains are held in hands during the Katha and later offered to God. (Read Karva Chauth Vrat Katha Below)
8. Now, place the Karva or clay pot on the Swastik made earlier. Fill it with milk or water, tie a sacred red thread called mouli or kalava around the neck of Karva and apply rouli to it.
9. Then, put some wheat and sugar on it or you can also keep 7 Maal-pua or puri on it. The Karva is later donated after the puja to one of the older women in the group.
10. After that, all women sit in a circle and pass the Karva to each other by reciting: 
    1. Karva le Karva le, Sada Suhaagan Karva le.
    2. Karva le Karva le, Saat Bhai ki Behen Karva le.
    3. Karva le Karva le, Saat Putron ki Maa Karva le.
11. After this, you should fold your hands in front of the idol.
12. The pooja is then concluded by touching the feet of all the elders in the family and the group.

3) Night Pooja & Moon Worship :

1. Women should wear traditional clothes favorably red-coloured and get properly ready for the pooja.
2. Prepare a pooja thali consisting of rouli, rice grains, a small diya of oil, water in a pot, sweet items and most importantly, a sieve.
3. Once the moon rises, you need to light up the diya and go to a place from where the moon
   is clearly visible. (Moonrise Timings Given on Top)
4. Worship the Moon God with the pooja thali and a Diya in it. Sprinkle roli, rice and then pour some water in the direction of the moon.
5. After this, put a Diya in the sieve and look at the moon through it and then look at your husband through the sieve.
6. Your husband then breaks your fast by first giving you some water from the pot and then feeding you some food items from the pooja thali with his own hands.
7. And with this, the Karva Chauth Pooja gets completed. After that, you can have a full meal with
   your family.

Read Karva Chauth Vrat Katha – Story of Queen Veervati

There was a beautiful girl called Veervati. She was the only sister of seven brothers. When she got married, she kept her first Karva Chauth fast at her parents’ home.

As she was too young for the fast, she got fainted because of thirst and hunger. The brothers could not see their beloved sister in pain and hence, they came up with a plan to save her from further distress. They faked the reflection of the moon on a Peepal tree with a white sheet and fooled their sister. After seeing the fake moon, Veervati broke her fast on her brothers’ advice. Just as she completed her dinner, she received the news of her husband’s death. She left her parents home immediately and rushed to see her husband.

On her way, she met Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The Goddess told her the entire trick played by her brothers and, though unknowingly, how she committed a mistake by breaking her fast seeing a false moon. As a result of which, her husband died. Veervati realized her mistake and asked for forgiveness. Goddess Parvati forgave her and asked her to perform the Karva Chauth Vrat again properly so that she can revive her husband. Veervati then performed the Vrat again with full devotion and by following all the rituals. As a result, her husband got alive once again and they lived happily ever after.

Another Story of a woman named Karva

Many years ago, there was a woman named Karva who immensely loved her husband. One day, while taking bath in a river, a crocodile attacked her husband and killed him.

Karva hence tied the crocodile with a cotton yarn and asked Lord Yamraj to punish the crocodile and revive her husband but Yamraj refused. Karva then got extremely annoyed and even threatened Yamraj with a curse. As a result, Yamraj immediately punished the crocodile and revived her husband. From that day, Karva Chauth is celebrated in the memory of Karva’s great love towards her husband.

What is the history or legend behind Karva Chauth?

• Each festival of India has a history or myth of its own which increases its importance and beliefs among the people.
• According to history, Karva Chauth was also celebrated as a prayer for the long life of soldiers going in the war.
• The reference of Karva Chauth Vrat is also found in Mahabharat Puran too, where Lord Krishna suggested Draupadi to perform this Vrat to help her husbands overcome all their problems.

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Sankashti Chaturthi is an auspicious day dedicated to Ganesha and most effective among all types of worship done to Lord Ganesh. This day is observed on the fourth day of Krishna Paksha (dark lunar phase) as per the Hindu calendar.

According to the Hindu calendar, each month has two Chaturthi Tithis. The Chaturthi Tithi after Purnima during Krishna Paksha is known as Sankashti Chaturthi and the Chaturthi Tithi after Amavasya during Shukla Paksha is known as Vinayaka Chaturthi.

Sankashti Chaturthi fasting is done every month. This fast is mostly observed in Western and Southern India especially in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.

Sankashti Chaturthi Dates & Timings 2019

Dates	Chaturthi Name	Timings
January 24, 2019, Thursday	Lambodara Sankashti Chaturthi	Begins – 11:59 PM, Jan 23 Ends – 08:54 PM, Jan 24
February 22, 2019, Friday	Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi	Begins – 10:50 AM, Feb 22 Ends – 08:11 AM, Feb 23
March 24, 2019, Sunday	Balachandran Sankashti Chaturthi	Begins – 10:32 PM, Mar 23 Ends – 08:51 PM, Mar 24
April 22, 2019, Monday	Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi	Begins – 11:25 AM, Apr 22 Ends – 11:04 AM, Apr 23
May 22, 2019, Wednesday	Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi	Begins – 01:40 AM, May 22 Ends – 02:41 AM, May 23
June 20, 2019, Thursday	Krishnapingala Sankashti Chaturthi	Begins – 05:08 PM, Jun 20 Ends – 07:08 PM, Jun 21
July 20, 2019, Saturday	Gajanana Sankashti Chaturthi	Begins – 09:14 AM, Jul 20 Ends – 11:39 AM, Jul 21
August 19, 2019, Monday	Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi	Begins – 01:13 AM, Aug 19 Ends – 03:30 AM, Aug 20
September 17, 2019, Tuesday	Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi	Begins – 04:33 PM, Sep 17 Ends – 06:12 PM, Sep 18
October 17, 2019, Thursday	Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi, Karva Chauth	Begins – 06:48 AM, Oct 17 Ends – 07:29 AM, Oct 18
November 15, 2019, Friday	Gandhipa Sankashti Chaturthi	Begins – 07:46 PM, Nov 15 Ends – 07:15 PM, Nov 16
December 15, 2019, Sunday	Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi	Begins – 07:18 AM, Dec 15 Ends – 05:34 AM, Dec 16

Notes: All timings are represented in 12-hour format as per the local time of New Delhi, India. Also, the fasting day for Sankashti Chaturthi might differ for two cities within the same state.

Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat

Devotees of Lord Ganesha keep fast from sunrise to moonrise on Sankashti Chaturthi. It is believed that one can get rid of all obstacles by observing this fast.

The fast is supposed to be strict and only fruit, roots (the part of a plant which is below ground) and vegetable products are supposed to be consumed. The staple Indian diet on Sankashti Chaturthi includes Sabudana Khichadi, potato and peanuts. Devotees break the fast at night after sighting of the moon.

If continuous full day fast is not possible, especially for the pregnant ladies, then milk and fruits can be taken.

Sankashti Chaturthi Celebration

In North India, Sankashti Chaturthi during Magha month is known as Sakat Chauth. Also, Vinayaka Chaturthi during Bhadrapada month is known as Ganesha Chaturthi. Ganesha Chaturthi is celebrated by Hindus all over the world as the birthday of Lord Ganesha.

Sankashti Chaturthi is also known as Ganesh Sankatahara or Sankatahara Chaturthi among Tamil Hindus.

What is the history and story of Sankashti Chaturthi?

There is an interesting story related to the importance of Sankashti Chaturthi. Once Lord Indra was returning to his home after meeting a sage. On his way back, Indra’s celestial plane lost its supernatural powers and fell down over the kingdom of King Shursen. Seeing Lord Indra, King Shursen came to greet him. At this, Indra told the King about the mishap and asked him for a favour.

It was believed that only the person who kept the fast of Sankashti Chaturthi holds the power to restart the celestial vehicle of Indra. The King then gave instructions to his soldiers to search for the person who had observed the fast of Sankashti Chaturthi on the previous day. But the soldiers found no one had observed the Vrat.

During that time, the soldiers were carrying a prisoner who had died that morning. Indra asked why a sinner is being carried by them. The soldiers replied that the sinner had fallen sick the previous day (Sankashti Chaturthi) and therefore did not eat anything for the whole day till the morning when she died. Therefore, though unintentionally but she fasted on the day of Sankashti Chaturthi.

Just then a wind passed by, first touching the dead sinner’s corpse and then touched Indra’s plane and eventually it restarted. Thus, it is said that the merits gained from the Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat and Puja are so auspicious and powerful that it can remove all the obstacles and troubles from your life, provided it is done with full devotion and sincerity towards Lord Ganesha.

Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat (fast) and puja are also described in the Bavishyat Purana and Narasimha Purana, where we find Lord Krishna narrating the efficacy of Sankashti Chaturthi to Yudhishtira.

What are the benefits of Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat?

• Sankashti means deliverance during troubled times. Lord Ganesha, the supreme lord of intelligence, symbolizes the remover of all obstacles.
• It is believed that the Vrat observed on this day can remove all the hurdles from your path of achieving success, peace and happiness.
• It can relieve men of all their sins and confer a place in the abode of Lord Ganesh called Svananda Loka and help in gaining Moksha (Salvation) i.e freedom from the cycle of rebirth.

Apart from this, the Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat can also be done to

• Get rid of the obstacles for marriages.
• Be blessed with children.
• Meet lost relatives.
• Get relieved of all bad effects in their horoscope.
• Remove Kuja dosha or Mangal Dosh.

When should I perform the Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat?

Sankashti Chaturthi is observed in every lunar month of the Hindu calendar on the fourth day of Krishna Paksha. The day is also called as Sankata Hara Chaturthi, exclusively devoted to Lord Ganesha.

Although Sankashti Chaturthi falls every month, but as per the Purnimant School the most important Sankashti Chaturthi falls in the month of Magha, and as per the Amavasyant School, the month of Paush.

The Sankashti Chaturthi falling on Tuesdays is also called as Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi (Angarak is the Sanskrit term denoting Mars – the Lord of Tuesday). Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi is considered highly important among all Sankashti Chaturthi days.

During each month, Ganesha is worshipped with a different name and Peeta (seat). The ‘Sankashta Ganapathi Pooja’ prayer is performed on the Sankashti Chaturthi day of each month. Each Vratha (strict fast) has a purpose and has a story of its own called the Vratha Katha. This prayer offering has 13 Vratha Kathas, one for each month and the 13th story is for Adhika (The Hindu calendar has one extra month every 4 years).

The Sankasta Ganapathi Pooja – 13 Names and Peetas

Month	Name of Ganesha of which the pooja is performed	Name of the peeta
Chaitra Masa	Vikata Maha Ganapati	Vinayaka Peeta
Vaishakha Masa	Chanakra Raja Ekadanta Ganapathi	Srichakra Peeta
Jeshtha Masa	Krishna Pingala Maha Ganapati	Sri Shakthi Ganapathi Peeta
Ashadha Masa	Gajaanana Ganapati	Vishnu Peeta
Shravana Masa	Heramba Maha Ganapati	Ganapathi Peeta
Bhadrapada Masa	Vignaraja Maha Ganapati	Vigneshwara Peeta
Ashweeja Masa	Vakrathunda Maha Ganapati	Bhuvaneshwari Peeta
Karthika Masa	Ganadipa Maha Ganapati	Shiva Peeta
Margashira Masa	Akuratha Maha Ganapati	Durga Peeta
Pushya Masa	Lambodara Maha Ganapati	Soura Peeta
Magha Masa	Dwijapriya Maha Ganapati	Samanya deva Peeta
Phalguna Masa	Balachandra Maha Ganapati	Agama Peeta
Adhika Masa	Vibhuvana Palaka Maha Ganapati	Doorva Bilva Patra Peeta

What is the procedure of performing the Sankasthi Chaturthi Vrat? 

Sankasthi Chaturthi Morning Pooja

To perform morning pooja, you need to take bath early in the morning and offer a simple prayer to Lord Vinayaka (Lord Ganesha) by chanting the below slokas:

Mooshika vaahana modhaha hastha
Chamara karna vilambitha suthra
Vamana rupa maheswara puthra
Vigna vinayaga padha namaste

Then you need to light a lamp with Ghee or oil and chant 108 names of Ganesha. The Chants are favourite to Lord Ganesha and has to be recited thrice.

Sankashti Chaturthi Evening Pooja

Sankashti Chaturthi puja is usually done in the evenings. The idol of Lord Ganesh is decorated with flowers. Durva grass and fresh flowers are offered. The Prasad made for the occasion include modak and those items and sweets which are liked by Lord Ganesh. You can also offer banana, boondi ladoos, coconut and milk to the Lord. 

At the end of the puja a Vrat katha, specific to the month in which the Puja is being performed, is read. The devotees must chant the mantras and stotras dedicated to Lord Ganesh. The fast is completed after the puja and sighting the moon. Offerings made to moon god include sandal paste, water, rice and flowers.

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What are the materials required for the Sankasthi Chaturthi Puja?

Materials needed for the puja are as follows:

For the puja, you will need-

• One Ganpati idol or photo (handmade or readily bought from market)
• Dhoop, Deep
• White sesame seeds
• Flowers especially Hibiscus or any red colour flower is considered favourite of Lord Ganesha.
• Dhruva twigs three, five or seven (We can worship with 21 or more twigs and at least one )
• Coconut (Breaking coconut in the name of Lord Ganesha is considered highly pious and auspicious as it drives away all the negative energy from your house and soul, and fills it with positivity.)

For the Prasad, you will need-

• Milk, Banana and Coconut.
• Modak, ladoos and those items or sweets which are liked by Ganesh.
• Payasam or Kheer made at home.
• Five kinds of whole fruits.

Where to perform the Sankasthi Chaturthi Puja?

The Puja can be performed easily at your home itself. But if anyone wants then the puja can also be conducted in any Ganpati temple near to your house or choice.

The rituals, puja and vrat can be done by yourself or by the priest, it depends totally on your choice.

What dress should I wear while performing the Sankasthi Chaturthi Vrat?

There is no such specification regarding the attire to be worn during the puja. One can wear any traditional dress. Ladies can wear sari or suits, and the men can wear dhoti or kurta-pyjamas.

Pitru Paksha 2019: Pitru Paksha, a 16 day lunar period in Hindu calendar begins on Friday, September 13 and concludes on Saturday, September 28. Pitru Paksha is a ritual performed for the dead ancestors. Hindus pay homage to their ancestors during this period.

Pitru Paksha is also known as Pitru Pakshya, Pitri Pokkho, Sola Shraddha, Kanagat, Jitiya, Mahalaya Paksha and Apara Paksha. The word ‘Pitras’ means ‘Ancestors’ and ‘Paksha’ means ‘A particular time’. It is considered to be an inauspicious time. No good task is done during this period.

During the ceremony, the death rites that are performed is termed ‘Tarpan’ or ‘Shraddha’. It is believed that performing the Pitru Dosha blesses the entire family. It is performed only by the male members of the family.

Pitru Paksha 2019 Dates

Date	Day	Shraddha
13 September 2019	Friday	Purnima Shraddha
14 September 2019	Saturday	Pratipada Shraddha
15 September 2019	Sunday	Dwitiya Shraddha
16 September 2019	Monday	Tritiya Shraddha
17 September 2019	Tuesday	Chaturthi Shraddha
18 September 2019	Wednesday	Maha Bharani, Panchami Shraddha
19 September 2019	Thursday	Shashti Shraddha
20 September 2019	Friday	Saptami Shraddha
21 September 2019	Saturday	Ashtami Shraddha
22 September 2019	Sunday	Navami Shraddha
23 September 2019	Monday	Dashami Shraddha
24 September 2019	Tuesday	Ekadashi Shraddha
25 September 2019	Wednesday	Dwadashi Shraddha
26 September 2019	Thursday	Trayadoshi Shraddha
27 September 2019	Friday	Magha Shraddha
28 September 2019	Saturday	Sarva Pitra Amavasya

Why do we perform Pitru Paksha?

We perform Pitru Paksha Puja because:

• It ensures that the ancestors go to heaven.
• It is believed that the live members of the family won’t be in peace if the ancestors are not resting in peace. The family will keep facing some of the other problems.
• Not performing the puja can make the women of the family not have children.
• It ensures that the ancestors rest in peace by clearing their sins.

What is the history of Pitru Paksha ritual?

According to mythology, the reason for performing Pitru Paksha relates to King Karna, the son of the Sun God from Mahabharata. King Karna was always deeply involved in charity and could never say no to anybody. After his death in the Mahabharat war, when he went to heaven, he was offered food made of gold. 

He asked the Gods why such a great was offered food this way even after doing so much charity. He was told that this was because he only offered gold as a charity and not food. King Karna neither offered food and water to his ancestors nor the poor people. Realizing his mistake, King Karna wanted to correct it. The Gods thus decided to let Karna return to Earth for 15 days to feed the poor. This helped him to get rid of the problem. This period is called Pitru Paksha.

Who can perform Pitru Paksha ritual?

The son of the dead ancestor performs the Pitru Paksha. If the person has no son, any other male member can perform the Puja. In cases where a person has more than one son, the eldest son performs the Puja.

Where do we perform Pitru Karma?

• One can perform the Puja in a lake beside their house.
• They can also perform this Puja at the banks of a river.
• One can also visit Gaya or Varanasi to perform the Puja.

Materials required to perform Pitru Paksha 2019

The materials required to perform Pitru Paksha are:

• White rice, A bucket of water, Piece of Kush grass (with roots attached), and Black till for performing the Tarpan.
• Ghee, 5 pairs of Puri/Suhari and Sweet rice, Black Till, Camphor, 1 Diya, Wood, Mango leaves, Lota with water and prepared food to take outside for performing the Havan.
• Prepared meals, or 3 or 5 pairs of Suhari/Puri and sweet rice for performing the Bhojan.

How to perform Pitru Paksha in 2019?

The ceremony of Pitru Paksha consists of three parts. These are:

• Tarpan
• Havana
• Bhojan

Method of offering Tarpan:

• Mix the black till and white rice into the bucket of water. After that plant the Kush grass on the southern side of you. Then tie the Kush grass into a knot.
• Join your hands together and allow the water to scoop down your palms.
• Face the east and offer the ‘Jal’ with hands to the sun and recite 3 times, “Om Sri Suriyaayaai Namah.”
• Face the south and offer Tarpan with hands to the deceased ancestor. Do it 3 times for each ancestor in the following way: (Call the name of deceased) and recite “Pitra Swaadhaa”.
• Offer Tarpan 3 times. Say “Sarva Pitra Swaadhaa”

Method of performing Havan:

• Face south with the Havan Kund in front of. Say “Om Namo Narayana Namah” seven times. Spend a few moments reflecting on the forefathers who are honoured with Pitra Havan.
• Set the fire and make ghee offerings to the forefathers. Recite the same mantras as the Tarpan.
• Mix the ghee, black till, puri and sweet rice together.
• Make the offerings like the Tarpan using this mixture.
• Take the prepared food for forefathers outside.

Method of performing Bhojan:

• At least three people should accompany you.
• Take the food and a lighting piece of stick or camphor to the back of your house.
• Place the fire down and the food and water down in a neat way.
• Pause for a while to seek the protection of these souls and then turn around and leave.
• You should not look at the food you have offered.

What are the rules for performing the Pitru Paksha ritual?

The rules for performing the Pitru Paksha are:

• The male performing the Puja should bathe before performing the Puja.
• The male performing the Puja should wear a Dhoti.
• He should wear a ‘Kush Grass’ ring.
• He should be bare-chested.
• The person performing the Puja should not have anything negative in his mind.
• Do not do anything ‘new’ during this time. Like engagement, wedding, buying property etc.
• Avoid eating non-vegetarian food, onion, garlic, jeera, mustard oil etc.
• Do not harm any living beings during this period.

What is the cost of performing Pitru Paksha?

The cost of performing Pitru Paksha starts from as low as Rs 25 and can go up to Rs 5000.

The pandit performs the puja for a group of people together at the lower budget and the size of the group decreases with the increase in the budget. The budget ranges from Rs 2500-5000 if a Pandit dedicates himself to perform your Puja. This includes the cost of ingredients and donations.

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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.

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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• Griha Pravesh Puja takes place in an Indian household when one enters into a new house for the first time.
• This ritual signifies the hard work and success in the construction of a new house.
• In some cases, it happens at the re-entry of the person in the house after some renovations.
• Also, this puja pleases the deities and keeps any negativity away.

Who should perform this Puja?

• Griha Pravesh Puja is a Hindu ritual of great significance.
• One should perform this puja under the guidance of a priest with experience.
• Also, the head of the family should perform this puja along with his wife.
• This puja must be done only after installing doors and windows in the house.
• Nevertheless, the inner infrastructure can be incomplete.

What are the benefits of doing Griha Pravesh Puja?

Here’re the benefits of performing Griha Pravesh Puja:

• The puja purifies and sanctifies every nook and corner of the house.
• Further, it eliminates and reduces the ill effects of the bad Vastu.
• This ritual also provides both inner and mental peace to the residing family members.
• It welcomes good luck and fortune in the house.
• This also results in the clearing of bad thoughts from the minds of the family members making them wiser.
• Furthermore, it provides spiritual bliss to all of the family members.

How to decide the time of the Griha Pravesh Puja?

• One performs this pooja depending upon the position of the Sun. Sun’s movement determines the auspicious day to perform it.
• The best time for the Griha Pravesh puja is when the Sun moves north.
• Also, the Hindu calendar determines the auspicious months for moving into a new house.
• One also fixes the time of this puja depending upon the astrological calculations.

What is the best time to move into the house as per astrological calculations?

Some of the best months to move into the new house are –

Auspicious Muhurats that bring wealth and prosperity.

Magh (Part January and part February)

Falgun (Part February and part March)

Baishak (Part April and part May)

Jeishtha (Part May and part June)

Muhurats with no particular effect other than overall well-being

Kartik (Part October and part November)

Margahirsh (Part November and part December)

Inauspicious Muhurats

Ashadh (Part June and part July)

Bhadrapad (Part August and part September)

Ashwin (Part September and part October)

Paush (Part December and part January)

Shubh Muhurats for Griha Pravesh in 2019

Month with Date	Muhurat	Nakshatra	Tithi
Oct 30	06:31 am – 10:00 pm	Anuradha	Tritiya
Nov 2	01:31 am – 06:34 am	Uttara Ashadha	Saptami
Nov 9	02:39 pm – 06:39 am, Nov 10	Revati	Trayodashi
Nov 13	10:02 pm – 06:42 am, Nov 14	Rohini	Dwitiya
Nov 14	06:42 am – 06:43 am, Nov 15	Rohini, Mrigashirsha	Dwitiya, Tritiya
Nov 15	06:43 am – 07:46 pm	Mrigashirsha	Tritiya
Nov 21	06:30 pm – 06:49 am, Nov 22	Uttara Phalguni	Dashami
Nov 22	06:49 am – 04:42 pm	Uttara Phalguni	Dashami, Ekadashi
Nov 30	06:05 pm – 06:56 am, Dec 1	Uttara Ashadha	Panchami
Dec 6	07:00 am – 07:01 am, Dec 7	Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati	Dashami
Dec 7	07:01 am – 01:29 am, Dec 8	Revati	Ekadashi
Dec 12	10:42 am – – 06:19 am, Dec 13	Mrigashirsha	Pratipada

Dont’s of the Griha Pravesh Puja

• One should avoid Griha Pravesh Puja when a lady in the house is expecting a child.
• One should also avoid it during the first day of the Tamil month, Tuesdays and New Moon days.

What are the auspicious festive days for Griha Pravesh Puja?

• Best festive days for this puja muhurats are Dussehra, Vasant Panchami, Gudi Padwa and Akshaya Tritiya.

The Procedure of Griha Pravesh Puja

Performing of Griha Pravesh Puja pleases the Vaastu deity. A Brahmin priest performs it by chanting mantras to invoke the blessings of Vaastu Devata.

What are the materials required for Griha Pravesh Puja?

For performing the Griha Pravesh Puja, one requires the following things:

Samagri/Things required	Quantity	Samagri/ Things required	Quantity
Kapoor	1 packet	Pure Ghee	500 gm
Ilaichi	10 gm	Roli	1 packet
Coconut	2	Honey	50 ml
Gola	1	Misari	50 gm
Clove	10 gm	Pure Milk Sweet	500 gm
Rice	500 gm	Mango Leaf	As per requirement
Curd	250 gm	Pan Leaf	10
Milk	250 gm	Supari	11

Other requirements for this puja are:

• One also needs fruits, tulsi leaf and flowers as per requirement. Further, one needs 2 towels (rough), a packet of Agarbatti.
• Moreover, one also requires, 5 Yogyapabit, 50 gm of Haldi powder, a meter long red cloth, 1.25 meter of yellow cloth.
• Further, for Gauri Puja one needs Bangles, Bindis, a piece of Blouse, 2 Dhotis or Vastra for Ganesh/ Satyanarayan Puja and 2 Deepak brass etc.

Where to perform Griha Pravesh Puja?

• This puja must be performed in the north-east corner of the house.
• On the day of the puja, the male member of the family breaks a coconut on the doorway.
• All of this is done in the presence of the priest who recites the mantra.
• From there, he lights a camphor lamp on the pumpkin in the doorway.
• Forth breaking the coconut, the owner of the new house along with the family members carries an image of the deity and enters the kitchen.
• Then, holy water is sprinkled in all rooms.

What is the cost of performing Griha Pravesh Puja?

• Griha Pravesh puja can cost you from Rs. 6500 to Rs. 9000.
• Nevertheless, this price range includes the cost of the materials or samagri for the puja.
• While entering the new house, a Navagrahahanti and Vastushanti Homam is also performed.
• Also, 108 Namavalis of all the 9 planets are recited along with the Navagraha Sooktam.
• Two priests perform Vastu Shanti Puja along with the Homam and the recitation of Sri Rudram and the Pancha Suktas.
• The whole process of construction of a house ends on Griha Pravesh Puja and begins from Bhoomi Pooja.

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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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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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Laxmi Puja Date for 2019 in India – Sunday, November 27, 2019

Laxmi Puja is totally dedicated to Diwali on which, Goddess Laxmi visits one’s home. There is a total of 16 rituals for the proper completion of this pooja. This pooja falls on the day of Amavasya which is generally inauspicious, but for this day it is very auspicious. People light lamps in the evening to welcome the Goddess Laxmi.

Laxmi Puja Muhurat 2019

Muhurat	Day Parts	Timings
Dur Muhurat	Evening	04:18 PM to 05:03 PM Duration – 45 minutes
Amrit Kaal Muhurat	Night	09:33 PM to 10:59 PM Duration –  1 Hour 26 Mins
Varjyam Kaal Muhurat	Midnight	12:58 PM to 02:24 PM Duration –  1 Hour 26 Mins
Abhijit Muhurat	Noon	11:48 AM – 12:33 PM Duration –  45 minutes

Laxmi Puja Facts-

Dates	November 27, 2019
Deity	Goddess Laxmi
Related Festival	Diwali and Dhanteras
Number of Rituals Performed	Sixteen (16)
Day	Amavasya
Significance	Wealth and Prosperity

What is the significance of Laxmi Puja?

Many of you must have seen and observed Laxmi Puja during Diwali but very few might be aware of the significance of worshipping Goddess Laxmi on Diwali.

• The festival of Diwali starts from Dhanteras and the main festival of lights, Diwali falls on the third day.
• Laxmi Puja has great religious or mythological significance behind them. It is the festival of worshipping the goddess of wealth. 
• According to Hindu mythology, Goddess Laxmi likes cleanliness, and she visits the cleanest house first.
• This is also the reason why the broom is worshipped on this day with offerings of Haldi and Kumkum.

What is the importance of Laxmi Puja?

• Laxmi is the Goddess of wealth and prosperity and she is worshipped for promotion, success and personal virtues.
• People worship her for spiritual prosperity and material abundance.
• It is believed that she helps remove the troubles that prevent people from moving on a spiritual path or carry on their businesses.

What Goddess Laxmi Symbolizes?

As per Hindu Puranas and Rituals, Goddess symbolizes much more than wealth. According to it-

1. Goddess Laxmi emerged from the water along with the nectar during the churning of the ocean done by the Gods and Demons.
2. Water is a symbol of love and Laxmi is depicted as sitting on a lotus which is floating in the water.
3. Lotus is the symbol of dispassion.
4. A droplet of water moves freely on the lotus petals, which indicates that when we are not attached to wealth, life is light like a flower.
5. Also, it is believed that this type of wealth is life-supporting and brings prosperity and abundance.
6. The usefulness and value of wealth are highest when it is shared and is moving.
7. Diwali is the festival of lights and it is essential you honor all aspects of wealth in life that day.

What happens in Laxmi Puja?

Lamps are lit in the evening to welcome the goddess. They are believed to light up her path. Laxmi Puja consists of a combined puja of five deities:

1. Ganesha is worshipped at the beginning of every auspicious act as Vighnaharta.
2. Goddess Laxmi is worshipped in her three forms – Mahalaxmi (the goddess of wealth and money), Mahasaraswati (the goddess of books and learning), and Mahakali
3. Kuber (the treasurer of the gods) is also worshiped.

The activities of devotees during Laxmi Puja is-

1. Purvang Karma – Ganesh Pujan, MatraPujan, Abhyudaya, Punyawachan, KalashSthapana, Rakshavidhan, Navgrah Puja.
2. Puja of Mata Lakshmi – as per auspicious Muhurta.
3. Ashtottara Namavali Path, Lakshmi stotra path.
4. Homa or Havan.
5. Goddess Laxmi Prayer.

Who should perform Laxmi Puja?

• This pooja should be done by the head of the family alongside his wife.
• Devotees who want to seek the blessings with the grace of Goddess Lakshmi should perform this puja. 
• People also perform this puja for the success of their new-age businesses and startups.
• Different people from different regions perform Laxmi Puja around different times in the year.

What are the benefits of doing Laxmi Puja?

• Laxmi Puja removes all the problems or issues from a professional and personal life. It makes one financially stable and wealthy.
• The individual will never face any financial problems in his life. This puja will also remove the ill effects of the Grah Dosh.
• One will surely get a huge benefit if the individual has invested somewhere.
• The devotee will also lead a smooth and harmonious family life without facing any issues.
• It will also improve the communication skill of the individual and gives a good outcome for the business.

Why should I perform Laxmi Puja?

Since wealth is the most important component for maintenance and progress in our lives, people do Laxmi Pujan to please Goddess Laxmi who is considered as the Goddess of wealth and prosperity.

But here, wealth does not only signify more money. It means seeking abundance in

• Knowledge
• Skills
• Talents

When should I perform Laxmi Puja?

• Laxmi Puja should take place during Pradosh Kaal. This period starts after sunset and lasts for approximately 2 hours and 24 minutes.
• Many people also believe that Laxmi Puja should take place during Mahanishita Kaal. 
• The Muhurat that is not advisable for the Laxmi Puja is the Choghadiya Muhurat.
• One should perform the Laxmi Puja when Sthir Lagna prevails during the Pradosh Kaal.

How to perform Laxmi Puja?

Here’s how to perform Laxmi Puja:

1. Place a red cloth without any black mark on the floor.
2. Prepare a bed of rice and place the Kalash in it. Fill 75% of the pot with water from the Ganges. Place some grains, flower, a betel nut, harvested rice and a clean coil inside the Kalash. Arrange the bunch of mango leaves on the top of the Kalash.
3. Then, place a small plate or a thali on the top of the Kalash. Draw the design of lotus with turmeric powder. Place a picture or an idol of Goddess Laxmi on it along with some coins.
4. Also, place the idol of the Ganesha towards the right side of the Kalash and sprinkle the holy water on the puja items in order to purify them.
5. The rituals take place with the help of Kumkum, Haldi (turmeric powder) and flowers. There are many lamps and incense sticks and one chant the mantras to seek the blessings of the God and Goddess.
6. Recite the mantras by holding some flowers and rice on the palms and sprinkle them on the idol of the Goddess. The cleaning ritual is taking place by placing the idol of Laxmi on a thali pouring water, milk, ghee, curd, and honey.
7. After this wipe the idol with a clean cloth and placed back on the Kalash. The offerings to the deity include coconut, fruits, betel leaves, betel nuts, and sweets. Then, perform a silent aarti in the end.

What are the materials required for Laxmi Puja?

Materials required for Laxmi Puja on Diwali are:

Samagri/ Things required	Quantity
Icons of Lord Ganesha, Goddess Saraswati, Lakshmi and Narayan	1 each
Silver and Gold coins	as per your requirement and facility.
Paan or Mango leaves	5
Uncooked Rice	100 grams
A coconut	1
Supari’s	10
Kumkum for applying tilak	100 grams
Mithai (Indian sweets)	as per your requirement
Dry fruits (almonds, cashews)	100 grams each
Gulaal (Holi color)	100 grams of each color
Diyas	5 minimum
Agarbattis (incense sticks)	2 Packets
Camphor	1 Packet
Red string	1 Roll

Other requirements are:

1. Rose or other flower petals.
2. Panchamrita.
3. New note-book.
4. A piece of red cloth for putting the pooja items
5. Thaali for Puja
6. Rosewater for Puja
7. A packet of Cottonseeds
8. Lotus Flower Seeds
9. Dry whole Turmeric
10. Coriander seeds
11. A Chawki for the deities.
12. Some currency notes
13. Ghee for the Diyas
14. Water, etc.

What is the cost of performing Laxmi Puja?

The cost of Laxmi Puja ranges from Rs. 3500 to Rs. 6000 that includes all the materials for the puja.

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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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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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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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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.

Do you know the 12 popular Jyotirlingas where Maha Rudrabhishek is performed?

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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• 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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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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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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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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