Havan Puja at Nalateswari Temple
About
Havan is a traditional ritual of making offerings into a consecrated fire. Havans hold a special place in Hindu religious and cultural traditions, and they are believed to have the power to purify and harmonize the environment, the participants, and their intentions. Fire symbolizes purity and transformation. It is seen as a purifying force that consumes impurities and carries offerings to the divine. The smoke rising from the fire is believed to carry prayers and offerings to the gods. The offerings represent one's gratitude, devotion, and the desire for blessings.
In Havan Puja at Nalateswari Temple, the priest begins with a Sankalp for devotees’ wishes. Goddess Nalateswari is invoked with mantras, followed by offering ghee, grains, and herbs into the sacred fire. Devotees chant prayers, seek blessings, and end the puja with aarti for peace and prosperity.
Book Havan Puja at Nalateswari Temple
Benefits of Puja
Havans are believed to purify the atmosphere and the participants. The sacred fire is thought to cleanse negative energies and impurities, creating a more harmonious and positive environment. It is also believed to fulfil the desires of the devotees.
Place of Puja
At Nalateswari Temple.
Required Things (Puja Samagri)
The puja samagri is included in the Dakshina
फूल (Flowers), अक्षत/चावल (Rice), रोली (Roli), हल्दी (Turmeric), सिंदूर (Vermilion), चंदन (Sandalwood), कपूर (Camphor), धूप (Incense), दीपक (Lamp), घी (Ghee), हवन कुंड (Havan Kund), हवन समिधा (Sacred Sticks), आम की लकड़ी (Mango Wood), नवग्रह लकड़ियाँ (Navgrah Wood), गुग्गल (Guggal), पंचमेवा (Dry Fruits), शहद (Honey), शक्कर (Sugar), मिठाई (Sweets), फल (Fruits), नारियल (Coconut), लाल कपड़ा (Red Cloth), चुनरी (Chunri), देवी की प्रतिमा या फोटो (Idol or Picture of Goddess), जल से भरा कलश (Water-filled Kalash), मौली (Sacred Thread), सुपारी (Betel Nut), पान के पत्ते (Betel Leaves), लौंग (Clove), इलायची (Cardamom), तिल (Sesame Seeds), जौ (Barley), नींबू (Lemon), हल्दी की गांठ (Turmeric Root), सरसों के दाने (Mustard Seeds).
When to Perform Havan Puja at Nalateswari Temple?
This puja can be performed on any day of the year according to the Mahurat.
Puja Duration
1 To 1.30 hours
Yajman Details
- Total Yajman: 5
