Pujas

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 Vats 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 cost depends on various factors. Contact us for the pricing.
• 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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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 varies based on requirement. Contact us now.
• This might differ from place to place. This Puja is performed at the house of the Pandit.

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Satyanarayana Pooja is one of the most popular rituals performed to appease Lord Vishnu and receive his blessings. The word “Satya” means Truth and “Narayana” means The Highest Being. Together they mean “The highest being who is the embodiment of truth”.

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

We arrange for Satyanarayana Pooja remotely at the Pandit’s place. Pooja will be performed on your name and gothra. Pooja will be live streamed and pooja videos will be shared with you on whatsapp. Pooja will be performed by Pandit Rahul Karnatak who is a very experienced priest and featured in The Times of India. Contact us now for booking this pooja.

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

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

Who should perform Satyanarayana Pooja?

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

Satyanarayana Pooja Benefits

Here are the benefits of performing Satyanarayana Pooja:

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

When should I perform Satyanarayana Pooja?

Best days for performing Satyanarayana Pooja are:

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

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

Satyanarayana Pooja Procedure

Here is how to do Satyanarayana Pooja:

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

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Materials required for Satyanarayana Pooja

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

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

Where to perform Satyanarayana Pooja?

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

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

Cost of performing Satyanarayana Pooja

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

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