Punarvasu - Nakshatra Puja With Homam - Ujjain

About this puja

A Nakshatra puja with homam for the Punarvasu star, performed by a pandit in Ujjain.

Punarvasu Nakshatra Puja is held in Ujjain for the Punarvasu star, which is associated with purity and new beginnings. Devotees offer flowers, ghee lamps and prayers for peace and success, while the pandit chants Vedic mantras. Ujjain is regarded as an especially auspicious place for it because of its spiritual atmosphere and old temple traditions. The pandit performs the puja with a homam. A picture or idol of Lord Rama or Goddess Aditi is set up, and a ghee lamp and incense are lit. Flowers, fresh water and fruits are offered, and a mantra such as "Om Ramaya Namaha" is chanted with prayers for peace and new beginnings. The puja closes with a short aarti and a quiet minute, and prasad is shared with the family.

Why devotees perform it

Devotees believe it brings peace and a sense of new beginnings. It is said to ease negative energy and lift mental strength. It is traditionally performed for harmony and emotional balance. People pray through it for help with obstacles, family concerns and confidence. It is believed to bring the blessings of Lord Rama and Goddess Aditi.

Samagri

• Agarbatti (अगरबत्ती)
• Akshat (अक्षत)
• Camphor
• Clean water
• Coconut
• Cotton wicks
• Fresh flowers (फूल)
• Fruits
• Ghee for homam
• Ghee lamp (घी का दीपक)
• Havan kund (हवन कुंड)
• Havan samagri (हवन सामग्री)
• Kalash (कलश)
• Mauli (मौली)
• Kumkum (कुमकुम)
• Kusha (कुशा)
• Mango wood
• Panchamrit (पंचामृत)
• Picture or murti of Lord Rama, or of Goddess Aditi
• Samidha (समिधा)
• Sandalwood paste
• Sweets
• Til (तिल)
• Turmeric
• Yellow cloth (पीला वस्त्र)