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Poolangi Seva Tirumala – Timings, Cost, Booking

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

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

What is Poolangi Seva?

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

Tiruppavada Seva

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

Poolangi Seva

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

Who should perform Poolangi Seva?

Here’s who should do Poolangi Seva:

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

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

The best days to perform this sevas are:

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

What is the procedure for performing Poolangi and Tiruppavada Seva?

Here’s how to do Tiruppavada Seva:

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

Here’s how to do Poolangi Seva:

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

Where to perform Tiruppavada and Poolangi Seva?

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

What is the cost of Poolangi Seva?

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

Sahasra Kalasabhishekam Tirumala – Procedure, Timings, and Booking

June 29, 2022, Sasidhar Darla 17 Comments Filed Under: Pujas, Tirumala

Here is everything you want to know about Sahasra Kalasabhishekam in Tirumala.

What is Sahasra Kalasabhishekam?

Sahasra Kalasabhishekam seva is offered at Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam to Sri Bhoga Srinivasa Murthi – the silver replica deity of Mula Virat, the processional deities of Sri Malayappa Swamy varu along with his two consorts, Sri Viswaksena – the chief commander of Lord. This seva is performed to the deities after the second bell in the morning at the Bangaru Vakili.

Who should perform Sahasra Kalasabhishekam?

Here’s who should do Sahasra Kalasabhishekam:

Any person seeking the divine blessings of Lord Balaji should perform this seva.

What are the best days to do Sahasra Kalasabhishekam?

The best days to perform Sahasra Kalasabhishekam are:

This pooja is performed only on Wednesday.
One should make prior booking to get the dates to perform this pooja.
It should be performed early in the morning, the best time to do this pooja is 5.30 a.m.

What is the procedure for performing Sahasra Kalasabhishekam?

Here’s how to do Sahasra Kalasabhishekam:

The Bhoga Srinivas Murthy who was the main deity was connected by using the thin silk rope with the Mula Virat in the sanctum (Garbhalayam)
One end of the thin silk rope is kept near Kathithasta of the Mula Virat and the other end is attached to the Bhoga Srinivasa Murthy feet, symbolically is represents “Establish a new relationship in between the Bhoga Srinivasa Murthy and the main deity to achieve 2 purposes”.
First one, it is very clear that Bhoga Srinivasa Murthy represents the Mula Virat
And the other one, it becomes clear that the Sahasra Kalsabhishekam puja is offered to the main deity who is also known as the Bhoga Srinivasa Murthy.
The Viswaksena idol is kept at the life side of Bhoga Srinivasa Murthy outside the Bangura Vakili.
Sri Malayappa Swamy varu along with his consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi is kept at the right side of the main deity Bhoga Srinivasa Murthy outside the Bangura Vakili.
During the seva the archakas arranged 1008 silver vessels that are filled with pure water (Known as Abhisheka Tirtha or Parimala Teertham) that includes sandal paste and there will be 8 Parivara Vessels & 1 Gold vessel that are filled with water are kept in the Mantapam before the Bangura Vakili.
In this seva the Pancha Suktas and the Pancha Shanthi Mantras are enumerating by the archakas. After that the Thirumanjana Abhishekam is presented to the main deity Sri Bhoga Srinivasa Murthy, Viswaksena and Sri Malayappa Swamy and his consorts.
Mainly this seva is offered to the main deity Sri Bhoga Srinivasa Murthy and the content from kumbham is sprinkled on the feet of Sri Bhoga Srinivasa Murthy.

Where to perform Sahasra Kalasabhishekam?

A devotee can perform this pooja in the tirumala temple premises. It is performed only on Wednesday.

What is the cost of Sahasra Kalasabhishekam?

The pilgrims who wish to be a part of Sahasra Kalasabhishekam seva, they need to book tickets either online through tirumala website or offline. Ticket cost is approximately Rs. 850/- per person. The pilgrim can book for 6 persons at a time.

Saraswati Puja 2020 – Procedure, Cost and Benefits | ONLINE BOOKING

January 23, 2020, Sasidhar Darla 7 Comments Filed Under: Pujas

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 –

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.
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.
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.
Following Traditions: Doing Saraswati Puja helps a child to stay in touch with the customs and traditions despite gaining knowledge of the world.
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.

Symbolism of Goddess Saraswati — The Goddess Saraswati represents and symbolizes discipline, knowledge, and concentration.

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.

Saraswati Puja is also observed during the 5 days festivities of Diwali and Navratri. The Goddess Saraswati is worshipped during Dhanteras and the night of Badi Diwali which falls on the night of Amavasya.

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.

Rituals and Traditional Wear of Saraswati Puja — Devotees Performing Puja and Rituals wearing traditional clothes on Saraswati Puja.

How to do Saraswati Puja at home?

Time needed: 30 minutes

Here is how to do Saraswati Pooja:

Early morning bath
The process of Saraswati pooja starts with an early morning bath. This bathing water is medicinal as it contains neem and tulsi leaves in it. Then, apply turmeric paste on the body and then perform the puja.
Wear White or Yellow Clothes
Wear white or yellow clothes after the bath. Also, the place where the puja takes place should be clean. Then place the idol of Goddess Saraswati.
Place the idol and Kalash
After placing the idol, clean the place and decorate it with garlands and flowers. Also, place the books and musical instrumental near the idol. Then, one should place the Kalash.
Fill Kalash with water
Fill the Kalash with water and keep mango leaves on its edges. Keep Durva grass and betel nut on the top of Kalash along with the flower.
Recite Mantras
It is considered very important to keep the idol of Lord Ganesha near the Goddess Saraswati. Then there should be the proper and correct reciting of the mantras.
Light lamps
Then, light the lamps and incense sticks.
Idol immersion
Finally, on the next day, immerse the idol of Goddess Saraswati into water.

What are the Saraswati Puja Mantras?

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

Saraswati Puspanjali Mantra

Om Bhadro Kallyoi Namo Nityang
Saraswatyoi Namo Namah
Veda Vedanta Vedanga
Bidya Sthanebhaya
Ebacho esso swachandana
Billyopatro Pushpanjali
Om Oing Shree Shree Saraswatoi Namoh

Saraswati Pranam Mantra

Om Jay Jay Debi Characharo Sare
Kuchojugo Shobhito Mukta Hare
Veena Ranjito Pustaka Haste
Bhagobati Bharati Debi Namohstute
Om Saraswati Maha Bhage
Vidya Kamolo Lochone
Biswarupe Bishalakshi
Vidyang dehi Namohastute

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:

Plate
Match Box
Ganga Jal
Lotus and Yellow flowers like Marigold
Kamal Gatte
Clean red cloth
Piper Beetle
Cotton Wicks
Marigold Flowers Garland
Kalash
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.

If you have any questions related to Sraswati Puja, please leave a comment below and we will reply within an hour.

Bhoomi Pooja Guide – Procedure, Cost and Benefits

June 29, 2022, Sasidhar Darla 6 Comments Filed Under: 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.

Deity worshipped in Bhoomi Pooja — Vaastu Purusha is one of the major deities invoked in this pooja.

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.

Who does the Bhoomi Pooja — Bhoomi Pooja is performed by the head of the family alongside his wife in the guidance of an experienced priest.

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.

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.

Kali Puja 2019 – Bengal Dates, Benefits and Procedure

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

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

Kali Puja Kolkata Video

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

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

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

When is Kali Puja 2019?

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

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

Kali Puja Dates

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

Who should perform Kali Puja?

Here is who should perform Kali Puja:

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

What are the benefits of performing this Pooja?

The benefits of performing Kali puja are:

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

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

In what circumstances should one perform Kali Pooja?

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

How to do Kali Puja at home?

Time needed: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Kali Puja Procedure:

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

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

What is the Mantra for this Puja?

The Mantra for Kali Puja is:

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

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

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

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

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

Ye Deva. Yashcha Devyashcha. Chalitayam Chalanti Hi।

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

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

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

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

(I)

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

(II)

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

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

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

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

Om Shri Kaali Devyai Namah. Tambulam Samarpayami।

(III)

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

What are the materials required for this Puja?

The materials for the puja are:

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

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

What is the cost of performing Kali Puja?

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

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