Dev Hawan - Somnath

Dev Hawan is a sacred fire ritual performed at Somnath to please all divine energies and seek overall blessings. In this puja, offerings like ghee, herbs, and sacred wood are offered into the holy fire while priests chant Vedic mantras. Dev Hawan helps remove negative energies, purify the surroundings, and bring peace and positivity. It is performed for good health, success, family harmony, and spiritual growth. Doing Dev Hawan near the holy Somnath Temple is believed to increase its spiritual power and blessings.

Dev Hawan begins with sankalp by the devotee, stating the purpose of the puja. The ritual is performed by five learned Brahmin priests who chant Vedic mantras together. A sacred fire is prepared, and offerings of ghee, herbs, samidha, and grains are made into the fire. Gods and divine energies are invoked for blessings. The puja ends with aarti, prasad, and prayers for peace, purity, and overall well-being.