Pujas

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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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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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. There are a total of 12 Jyotirlingas in India.

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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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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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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