Nakshatra Puja In Ujjain

About this puja

A puja to the devotee's birth nakshatra and Lord Shiva in Ujjain, with Sankalp, mantras, a havan and offerings.

Devotees worship the nakshatra (constellation) of their birth, together with Lord Shiva and other deities. Flowers, fruits and sacred items are offered while priests chant mantras. It is performed to ease the effects of unfavourable stars and to strengthen positive planetary influences. Ujjain, a powerful spiritual place, is believed to add to its effect. The puja begins with purification of the place and a Sankalp taken in the devotee's name and nakshatra. The priest performs Ganesh Puja, Kalash Sthapana and Navagraha worship, then chants special mantras for the birth nakshatra. Flowers, fruits, sweets, rice and water are offered. A havan with ghee and wood sticks is done to please the planets and nakshatra deities. The puja ends with aarti.

Why devotees perform it

Traditionally performed to ease obstacles and the effects of unfavourable stars. Devotees believe it brings peace, prosperity and general well-being. Done in Ujjain, where the place is believed to strengthen its effect.

Samagri

• Incense (धूप)
• Flowers (फूल)
• Fruits (फल)
• Paan (पान)
• Cloves (लौंग)
• Cardamom (इलायची)
• Durva (दुर्वा)
• Camphor (कपूर)
• Akshat (अक्षत)
• Betel nut (सुपारी)
• Kalawa (कलावा)
• Red cloth (लाल वस्त्र)
• Picture of Maa Durga (मां दुर्गा की तस्वीर)
• Ghee lamp (घी का दीपक)
• Shringar items (श्रृंगार का सामान)
• Ganga water (गंगाजल)
• Sindoor (सिंदूर)
• Sapt anaaj, seven grains (सप्तअनाज)
• Kalash (कलश)