Ujjain Mangalnath Mangal Bhat Puja With Navgraha Havan (Homam)

About this puja

Mangal Bhat Puja with Navagraha Havan (Homam) at Mangalnath temple, Ujjain, with Ganpati Pujan and rice offered to the Shiv Linga.

Astrology calls a person Manglik when Mars is in the first, fourth, seventh, eighth or twelfth house of the horoscope. Such a person is said to face scarcity and other troubles, and tradition holds that a Manglik marries another Manglik. Mangal Bhat Puja at Mangalnath temple in Ujjain is performed to ease the effects of the dosh. This version adds Navagraha Havan, also called Navagraha Homam, in which the nine celestial bodies that shape human life are worshipped. It is done to seek blessings for prosperity, family and general well-being. The puja includes Ganpati Pujan, the Navagraha Havan, and finally an offering of rice (चावल) to the Shiv Linga. Bhat puja is also understood as a pre-wedding custom that honours maternal relatives, especially the mama, and asks for blessings on a smooth and joyful marriage. It reflects the love, support and responsibility of the maternal side. Devotees believe that doing it in Ujjain, blessed by the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, invites auspiciousness, eases obstacles in wedding ceremonies and brings families closer.

Why devotees perform it

Devotees believe it helps ease doshas affecting marriage Said to support career and business growth Believed to invite blessings for a smooth and happy wedding and married life

Samagri

• Red sandalwood (लाल चंदन)
• Camphor (कपूर)
• Mango wood sticks (आम की लकड़ी)
• Havan samagri (हवन सामग्री)
• Navgraha samagri (नवग्रह सामग्री)
• Gangajal (गंगाजल)
• Curd (दही)
• Milk (दूध)
• Sugar (चीनी)
• Honey (शहद)
• Ghee (घी)
• Garland (माला)
• Flowers (फूल)
• Rice (चावल)
• Turmeric (हल्दी)
• Kumkum (कुमकुम)
• Betel nut (सुपारी)
• Betel leaves (पान के पत्ते)
• Coconut (नारियल)
• Red cloth (लाल वस्त्र)

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