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Griha Pravesh is a ceremony performed on the occasion of one’s entry into a new house. This puja is considered as one of the most auspicious pujas performed mainly in the Hindu household. Once the house is ready, the family moves in on an auspicious day that is determined by the astrological charts. Purity of the Panchang (Almanac) and auspicious time (Mahurat) must be considered during the Griha Pravesh. This puja is performed to ensure peace and harmony in the new house. Also it is believed to drive away negativities from the building.

As the name suggests, this puja is performed for the appeasement of Lord Vishnu or Narayana, the preserver of this whole creation.  Satyanarayan Puja is an effective and simple ritual for the current age. Satyanarayan is considered to be a calm and benevolent avatar of Lord Vishnu. As per Skanda Purana, Lord Vishnu taught Satya Narayana vratam to Maharshi Narada when the latter asked Lord Vishnu how a human being can overcome his or her strives in the terrible age of Kali Yuga. Usually this puja is performed immediately after or on an auspicious occasion like a marriage or moving into a new house. It is also performed to achieve success in life.

Vara MahaLakshmi Puja is a popular ritual observed by married women in the states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh. VaraLakshmi Vrat is a festival celebrated to appease Goddess Lakshmi, the consort of Lord Vishnu. This festival falls in the holy month of Shravan on the first Friday before the Pournami  (the full moon day), corresponding to the months of July – August. Married women undertake the Vrath for good progeny, good health and wishing long life for their husbands. It is believed that worshiping goddess VaraLakshmi on this day is equivalent to worshiping AshtaLakshmis, the eight forces of energies.

Ganesh Chaturthi also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is a grand festival that reveres Lord Ganesha. It starts on the fourth day of Hindu lunar calendar month Bhadrapada. The festival is marked with installation of Ganesha idols in homes, or publicly on elaborate pandals. Lord Ganesha is the remover of all the obstacles and negative energies.

Benefits of Ganesha Chaturthi Puja include dissolution of obstacles, bringing good fortune in one’s personal and professional life and purification of the place and minds of the devotees. Offerings and Prasad from the daily prayers include sweets such as modaka believed to be a favourite of Lord Ganesha.

Lord Ganesha is the most venerated God across the world. Ganesha is also known by the name Siddhi Vinayak which means the God of Success. It is commonly accepted that for any venture to be successful, one must seek the blessings of this deity and perform the Maha Ganapati Puja without fail. This powerful homa is believed to be a major catalyst of success, happiness and prosperity in life and its ventures. It brings positive vibrations to the home and workplace of the performer and helps in the smooth functioning of business. It is common practice to conduct this homa before starting any new endeavours by which we seek Lord Ganesha’s blessings and remove any obstacles to our success. Benefits of this Puja include dissolution of obstacles, bringing good fortune in one’s personal and professional life and purification of the place and minds of the devotees.

Namakaran ceremony is a highly propitious occasion of utmost importance for Hindus. This is one of first religious ceremony that one participates as a child. This ceremony is conducted not just for formally naming the child but also to seek blessings from various Gods and to initiate the child into a religion. The puja is held at home or temple where the priest offers prayers to all the Gods and elements and entreats them to bless and protect the child. Usually if the child’s horoscope is written, it is also placed in front of the deity for blessings.

Before starting a new Business venture or moving into a new office space, it’s highly recommended to perform an Office Puja. The New Business Puja provided by us includes Ganesha Puja, Maha Lakshmi Puja and Navagraha Puja and Homa. Lord Ganesha is the remover of obstacles and worshiping him brings good fortune in one’s professional and personal life. He is also worshipped to gain knowledge and wisdom. Worshipping Ganesha first assures you purification of the place and also the minds of the devotees.

Maha Lakshmi is the goddess of Wealth and the symbol of beauty, purity, auspiciousness and fertility. Maha Lakshmi protects the devotees from any money related worries and bad luck. Navagraha Puja is performed to remove any Dristhi Dosha and negativity from the premises. This Puja guarantees a successful, positive energy environment and upliftment in a new business or venture.

Bhoomi Puja is performed before constructing on a piece of land or tilling the land. There are several important reasons why one should perform this puja before starting construction or cultivating the land. Bhoomi or Earth is considered as the Mother of all that exists. By doing this puja we are seeking permission for our actions and forgiveness for disturbing the balance and equilibrium of Mother Earth. During the Puja we chant special vedic sutras and hymns to appease various energies residing in the space and also to ward off any ill energies. The priest visits the site to inspect and select the appropriate area to perform the Puja. Usually Bhoomi Puja is performed in the north east corner of the land.

Engagement / Sagai / Nischitartha Puja is usually done a few days, weeks or months before the marriage. It is an occasion to formalize the engagement and to seek blessings from Gods and the family elders for a happy and prosperous marriage. This is also an occasion to formally announce the date of marriage to all friends and relatives attending the ceremony. After the two families exchange gifts and blessings, they hold a formal ring ceremony to sanctify and formalize the engagement. The families announce the details of the wedding after completing the ceremony. Engagement ceremony usually includes Graha Shanti Homa/Havan to safeguard the couple and their families.

Birthday Puja can be conducted for anyone Irrespective of one’s age. In this Puja we first seek blessing of Lord Ganesha by performing Ganesha Puja. This is followed by Ayush Puja and Havan for one’s good health and long life. Performing puja on this very important day of life will not only bring prosperity but also removes any upcoming obstacles in the year ahead. The auspicious time to perform this Puja is ascertained through Vedic Astrology reading of your horoscope. So go ahead and Book a Pandit in advance for your special day! Divya Puja will make the ceremony sacred and faultless and make your Birthday truly divine and memorable.

Hindu scriptures considers marriage as a sacrament with strong moral and ethical values. Marriage ceremonies vary in its rituals for different communities across our country however the purpose is the same. It is meant to unite the bride and the groom firmly so that they essentially become one in soul and spirit for many generations. With the holy fire or Agni as the witness, the couple circle around it, promising to support each other,share worldly possessions,raise strong and virtuous children and always remain friends and cherish each other. The Groom adorns the Bride’s neck with the Mangalsutra, a necklace symbolizing good luck, love and friendship.The ceremony integrates the lives of the marrying couple across the two families and reinforces the commitment of the Bride and Groom.

Navagraha Puja and Homa is performed to remove all obstacles in life and attain happiness. This homa is primarily conducted to counter the flaws in one’s horoscope and any negative influence caused due to the unfavourable planetary position. This havan is done to appease the nine planets and is considered to be an effective remedy for Navagraha Dosha.This Puja will help in strengthening the position of the planets causing positive influence while pacifying and neutralizing the planets causing negative influence. Navagraha Homa is recommended for all, particularly for those in whose horoscopes the planets are in detrimental positions. When performed with full faith this Puja and homa will ward off any negative planetary influences.

Mrityunjaya is the other name of Lord Shiva who is the chief deity of this homa or havan. This homa is performed to achieve victory over death. This puja helps in safeguarding you or your loved ones from danger and to ensure longevity. It helps in bringing confidence, positivity and courage in you. It will act as a cure to any incurable disease and helps you conquer over an untimely death. It is believed that people who worship and offers prayers to Lord Shiva can prevent premature deaths in an effective manner. Conducting Mrityunjaya homa will lead to several benefits for a person. This homa plays a key role in invoking powers from three different aspects of Shiva to lead a trouble free life. Divya Puja team can suggest an auspicious time to perform the puja based on the devotee’s Nakshatra

Ramayan is an important and wonderful epic close to every Hindu heart. It details the life and teachings of Lord Ram, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Ramayan provides guiding principles about duty, honour, devotion and philosophy. It actually explains the very essence of Vedas in a simplified manner.  One of the important and most revered adaptations of Ramayan is Shri Ram Charita Manas, written by great Hindu poet and philosopher Sant Tulsidas. Akhand Ramayan Paath is a practice of continuous recital of the entire ‘Shri Ram Charitra Manas’ without any break. Akhand Ramayan Path is often recited to not only learn about Lord Rama’s life but also to learn and imbibe the qualities of the supreme person within ourselves.

Sri Laxmi is the goddess of Wealth, Fortune and Prosperity on a material as well as a spiritual level. Maha Laxmi is worshiped almost in every family of the Hindu household. If you want to experience success in career or business with great financial growth without any obstacles, you should pray to and worship Maha Laxmi on regular basis. Full moon day is considered to be very auspicious for this Puja. This Puja can also be performed on any good muhurat suggested by learned Pandits specially on Diwali. Laxmi Puja when performed with complete devotion blesses the believer with material and spiritual riches, removes obstacles and provides fulfillment in all aspects in life. Laxmi Puja helps protect a true devotee from failures, poverty, hunger, debts, loss of wealth and financial crunches and difficulties.

Goddess Durga, also known as Goddess Chandi is the chief Deity of this Homa. According to Vedic scriptures, Chandi represents the feminine energy and worshipping her leads to various benefits. Goddess Chandi is regarded as the Mother of this Universe. This homa is regarded as the most ‘Powerful’ homa so it needs full devotion and dedication. Chandi homa is mainly conducted for clearing all the obstacles in the path to success. The purpose of the Chandi Homa is to remove any obstacles or blockages in growth – both internally and externally – for a person or a group of people. The core of the ceremony involves a recitation of the Durga Saptashati followed by homa/havan. This homa eliminates all the negative energies and guides one towards a content and harmonious life.

Last Rites or Antyeshti (Hindu funeral rites) are performed according to the caste and sect of the deceased involving cremation followed by disposal of the ashes in a sacred river. Antyeshti rites are the final sacraments (samskaras) in a series that ideally begins at the moment of conception and is performed at each important stage of life.

At the approach of death, relatives and Pandit are summoned, mantras and sacred texts are recited, and ceremonial gifts are prepared. After death the body is moved as soon as possible to the cremation grounds. The eldest son of the deceased and the officiating priest perform the final cremation rites. 

The position of planets at the time of a person’s birth will have an influence on his actions and reaction to different situations in his life. In every horoscope some planets are well placed while some are placed unfavourably.  Hence, we go through success and failures, happiness and sorrows at various points of life and in varying degrees. An improper planetary position in natal horoscope of an individual is known as Dosha or Ashubha Yoga or negative influence. Due to these doshas, individuals may face issues like depression, loss in business, problems in career, impediments in education, health problems, etc. The Vedic and astrology scriptures prescribe various Pujas to ward off the negative influence of the planets and to improve the benefic effects.

Dhanteras is the first day of celebration of the five-day long festival of Diwali. On Dhanteras, Lakshmi – the Goddess of wealth, is worshiped to provide prosperity and well being. It is also the day for celebrating wealth, as the word ‘Dhan’ literally means wealth and ‘Tera’ comes from the date 13th. The festival of Dhanteras falls in the month of Kartik (Oct-Nov) on the thirteenth day of the dark fortnight.

On Dhanteras day, the lamp is lit and Dhan-Lakshmi is welcomed into the house. Alpana or Rangoli designs are drawn on pathways including the goddess’ footprints to mark the arrival of Lakshmi. Aartis or devotional hymns are sung praising Goddess Lakshmi and sweets and fruits are offered to her.

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Goddess Lakshmi came out of the milky ocean on the day of Dhantrayodashi and chose Lord Vishnu as her husband on the day of Diwali. Hence Diwali Amavasya is considered the most appropriate day to appease the Goddess of wealth and prosperity. Lakshmi Puja helps protect devotees from failures, poverty, hunger, debts, loss of wealth and financial crunches and difficulties.

Ayudha Puja is an integral part of the Navratri festival (festival of triumph). It is also known as Astra Puja. In simple terms, it means “Worship of Implements”. This Puja is celebrated on 9th day of Navratri festival. This Puja is performed to worship the Almighty present in the tools used in our daily and professional life. This Puja is specially performed in offices and factories and equipments are worshiped on this day. The Puja ceremony is performed by keeping all tools on the altar and invoking the Lord and chanting sacred mantras. The complete ceremony is performed as per proper shastras and vidhana as prescribed in the vedas.

A person gets some relief from the inauspicious results by worshipping the Lord of the Janma nakshatra. This also results in auspicious results. People born in Ashwini, Magha or Mool nakshatra should worship Lord Ganesha. People born in these nakshatra should donate brown colored clothes or Cat’s eye gemstone on a thursday or wednesday of every month. Such a person may also hoist a flag in a temple.

A person born in Aslesha, Jyeshtha or Revati nakshatra should worship Mercury. People born in any of these nakshatra should donate green vegetables, green coriander, emerald gemstone, copper utensils, amla etc. on a wednesday.

Navaratri is a Hindu festival that spans nine nights (and ten days) and is celebrated every year in the autumn. It is observed for different reasons and celebrated differently in various parts of the Indian subcontinent. Theoretically, there are four seasonal Navaratri. However, in practice, it is the post-monsoon autumn festival called Sharada Navaratri that is the most observed in the honor of the divine feminine Devi (Durga). The festival is celebrated in the bright half of the Hindu calendar month Ashvin, which typically falls in the Gregorian months of September and October.

Pradosha or Pradosham  is a bimonthly occasion on the thirteenth day of every fortnight in the Hindu calendar. It is closely connected with the worship of Hindu god Shiva. The auspicious 3 hour period, 1.5 hours before and after the sunset is one of the optimum time for worship of Lord Shiva. The fast or vow performed during the period is called “Pradosha vrata”.  A devotee should wear rudraksha, Vibhuti and worship Lord Shiva by abisheka, sandal paste, vilva leaves, fragrance, deepa and naivaedyaas (food offerings).

Sudarshana Homam is a Hindu ritual involving fire. Participating in Sudarshana Homam helps a person destroy negativity, gives him victory over the enemies, and protects against the evil eye. The homam grants purification and helps in restoring energies and health. It also promotes success and provides deep levels of purification.
Sudarshana Homam owes it’s origin to the Sudharshana Chakra which is among the major psychic weapons of Lord Vishnu who is the preserver as well as the sustainer of the Universe. Lord Vishnu has always been portrayed as holding the mighty Sudharshana Chakra which is a kind of a wheel, in one of his hands. This is his weapon and he always triumphantly flings it at the negative forces to forcefully slice them with a spinning motion.

When Rama sets out for searching Sita towards lanka, they were at the bank of sea at Rameshwar and were planning how to cross the sea. Jamwant reminded Shree Hanumanji of having a divine power of flying, Shree Hanumanji sets out towards lanka in search of Sitaji. This is the commencement of sunderkand.
On the way Hanumanji met lots of obstacles in the form of she demon Sursa than lankini, however He successfully reaches lanka by over powering them. On reaching He meets Vibhishan(brother of Ravana) where he tells Hanumanji about the critical situation of Sitaji and told about Ashok Vatika. Hanumanji meets Sitaji after showing the proof of being the ambassador of Shree Rama.