Vishnu is the protector of the universe and his role is to return to the earth in troubled times and restore the balance of good and evil. He is believed to be one of the prime reasons for the cycle of creation and re-creation of the universe.
Vishnu puja is a powerful ritual that connects devotees with the divine energy of Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu is one of the principal deities of Trimurti and is worshipped for peace, prosperity and protection.
When to Perform Vishnu Puja
The most auspicious day to perform Vishnu Puja is Thursday and Ekadashi. Thursdays are dedicated to Lord Vishnu while observing the Ekadashi fast and worship is considered especially fruitful. The Vaikunth Ekadashi is celebrated annually and is the most significant day for Vishnu worship.
Vishnu Puja Samagri List
Before starting Vishnu Puja, the devotees should ensure that the following items are to be arranged:
- Tulsi leaves
- Scented perfume
- Incense sticks
- lamp and ghee
- Sweets and fruits
- Panchamrit (mixture of milk, curd, honey, sugar, and ghee)
Vishnu Puja Vidhi/ Process
For Vishnu Puja, devotees should ensure that the space is clean and peaceful.
- Take a bath early in the morning and keep fast during the day.
- Wash Lord Vishnu’s idol with Panchamrita and then place him on Asana.
- While offering Asana to Lord Vishnu on the chowki recite the Beeja mantra - ॐ नमो नारायणाय ||
- Offer incense sticks, lamps, and flowers to the lord and chant his 108 names.
- At last, perform Aarti and offer Prasad. For making, it fruitful offer Prasad and clothes to the needy.
108 names of Lord Vishnu
- Om Vishnave namah
- Om Lakshmiipataye namah
- Om Krishnaaya namah
- Om Vaikunthaaya namah
- Om Garudadhvajaaya namah
- Om Parabrahmane namah
- Om Jagannaathaaya namah
- Om Vaasudevaaya namah
- Om Trivikramaaya namah
- Om Daityaantakaaya namah
- Om Madhuripave namah
- Om Taarkshyavaahanaaya namah
- Om Sanaatanaaya namah
- Om Naaraayanaaya namah
- Om Padmanaabhaaya namah
- Om Hrishikeshaaya namah
- Om Sudhaapradaaya namah
- Om Maadhavaaya namah
- Om Pundariikaakshaaya namah
- Om Sthitikartre namah
- Om Paraatparaaya namah
- Om Vanamaaline namah
- Om Yagyahuupaaya namah
- Om Cakrapaanaye namah
- Om Gadaadharaaya namah
- Om Upendraaya namah
- Om Keshavaaya namah
- Om Hamsaaya namah
- Om Samudramathanaaya namah
- Om Haraye namah
- Om Govindaaya namah
- Om Brahmaajanakaaya namah
- Om Kaitabha-asura-mardanaaya namah
- Om Shriidharaaya namah
- Om Kaamajanakaaya namah
- Om Sheshashaayine namah
- Om Caturbhujaaya namah
- Om Paanca-janya-dharaaya namah
- Om Shriimate namah
- Om SHaarngapaanaye namah
- Om Janardanaaya namah
- Om Piitaambaradharaaya namah
- Om Devaaya namah
- Om Suurya-candra-vilocanaaya namah
- Om Matsyaruupaaya namah
- Om Kuurmatanave namah
- Om Krodaruupaaya namah
- Om Nrikesarine namah
- Om Vaamanaaya namah
- Om Bhaargavaaya namah
- Om Raamaaya namah
- Om Baline namah
- Om Kalkine namah
- Om Hayaananaaya namah
- Om Vishvambharaaya namah
- Om Shishumaaraaya namah
- Om Shriikaraaya namah
- Om Kapilaaya namah
- Om Dhruvaaya namah
- Om Dattatreyaaya namah
- Om Achyutaaya namah
- Om Anantaaya namah
- Om Mukundaaya namah
- Om Dadhivaamanaaya namah
- Om Dhanvantaraye namah
- Om SHriinivaasaaya namah
- Om Pradyumnaaya namah
- Om Purushottamaaya namah
- Om Shriivatsakaustubhadharaaya namah
- Om Muraaraataye namah
- Om Adhoshajaaya namah
- Om Rishabhaaya namah
- Om Mohinii-ruupadhaarine namah
- Om Sankarshanaaya namah
- Om Prithave namah
- Om Shiiraabdhishaayine namah
- Om Bhuutaatmane namah
- Om Aniruddaaya namah
- Om Bhaktavatsalaaya namah
- Om Naraaya namah
- Om Gajondravaradaaya namah
- Om Tridhaamne namah
- Om Bhuutabhaavanaaya namah
- Om Shveta-dviipa-suvaastavyaaya namah
- Om Sanakaadi-muni-dhyeyaaya namah
- Om Bhagavate namah
- Om Shankarapriyaaya namah
- Om Nilakaantaaya namah
- Om Dharaakaantaaya namah
- Om Vedaatmane namah
- Om Baadaraayanaaya namah
- Om Bhaagiirathii-janma-bhuumi-paada-padmaaya namah
- Om Satam prabhave namah
- Om Svabhuve namah
- Om Vibhave namah
- Om Dhanashyaamaaya namah
- Om Janatkaaranaaya namah
- Om Avyayaaya namah
- Om Buddha-avataaraaya namah
- Om Shaantaatmane namah
- Om Liilaamaanushvigrahaaya namah
- Om Daamodaraaya namah
- Om Viraadruupaaya namah
- Om Bhuuta-bhavya-bhuvat-prabhave namah
- Om Aadidevaaya namah
- Om Devadevaaya namah
- Om Prahlaadaparipaalakaaya namah
- Om Shriimahaavishnave namah
Mistakes to Avoid During Vishnu Pujan
Here are some common mistakes to avoid during Vishnu Puja.
- Don’t do puja after the meal. This puja should be done by commencing fast throughout the day.
- Do not offer borrowed flowers to the god.
- Every time you enter a temple or your worship place wash your feet before entering.
- Do not eat or chew anything whether it’s a toffee or tobacco.
Benefits of Visnu Puja
By commencing Vishnu Puja, the life of the devotees becomes good and he overcomes any obstacles. Afterlife he gets Moksha, which diminishes the bad effects of his past life. Worshipping Lord Vishnu is not only a path to material prosperity but also to spiritual fulfilment, ensuring harmony in all aspects of life.
