Pujas

Yagnopavit, also known as Janoi, is a ceremony where a young boy is given a sacred thread that represents the commitment to leading a disciplined and spiritual life. The Yagnopavit Sanskar involves various rituals and mantras.  Doing Yagnopavit Sanskar in Haridwar is very auspicious.

Abhishek in Parli Vaijnath is a Hindu ritual where water is offered on lingam. The puja is mostly performed in the temples. During puja, various mantras are also chanted. Jal Abhishek is performed to invoke the blessings of Rudra the form of  Lord Shiva.

Jal Abhishek is a Hindu ritual where water is offered on lingam. The puja is mostly performed in the temples. During puja, various mantras are also chanted. Jal Abhishek in Aundha Nagnath is performed to invoke the blessings of Rudra the form of  Lord Shiva.

Abhishek Puja in Aundha Nagnath is a Hindu ritual where water is offered on lingam. The puja is mostly performed in the temples. During puja, various mantras are also chanted. Jal Abhishek is performed to invoke the blessings of Rudra the form of Lord Shiva.

Navgrah Puja and Havan means worshipping all the 9 Grah which include the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu. It is an auspicious ritual dating back to the ancient Vedic times. In Rameshwaram, Navgrah Shanti Puja is performed to reduce the negative effects of the planets and enhance their positive influences on one’s life. In this puja, all the nine planets in the horoscope are worshipped. It is believed that once, Lord Vishnu told Lord Shiva that - The one who worships the Navgraha with appropriate rituals attains all four Purusharth which include dharma, artha, kaam and moksha in life.

Panchopchar Puja in Aundha Nagnath is a ritual of expressing devotion and seeking blessing where five elements are worshipped on the Shivlings. All these five things have their importance. These five elements are Gandha - sandalwood, Pushpa - flowers, Dhupa - incense, Dipa - Lamp, Naivedhya - food and water. Panchopchar ritual is done on special occasions like festivals.

Tarpan Puja is a Hindu ritual offering water to the ancestors. During the puja special mantras and prayers are chanted. The name and Gotra of the soul are mentioned in the prayers. Devotees can do this puja at Gokarna.

The Shani dev temple at the village of Shingnapur. The temple is believed to be jagrut devasthan (alive temple). Which means that Lord Shani dev resides in the temple. The Shani dev idol in the temple is known to be as Swayambhu. 

Pitru Dosh Nivaran Puja is a ceremony, that has great importance in Hindu culture. It is performed to fix any problems or difficulties arising in your life, that might be caused by your departed ancestors like they are not happy. That may affect Pitru dosh for which this puja is done. In the puja held in Rameshwaram special prayers are done and asking for the blessing from the ancestors. Also, ask for forgiveness for any mistake that has been made.