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Uttara Bhadrapada Puja And Homam At Ujjain

at Pardeshwar Mahadev Temple, Ujjain

About this puja

A puja and homam at Pardeshwar Mahadev Temple, Ujjain, for the effects of Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra.

Uttara Bhadrapada Puja and Homam is held at Pardeshwar Mahadev Temple in Ujjain. It is a Vedic ritual for the influence of Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra, which is associated with wisdom, growth and a steady life. When planets are unfavourable, a person is said to face delays, stress or difficulty in career and marriage. Tradition links this nakshatra with Shani. Priests chant Vedic mantras while feeding the sacred fire with ghee, herbs and flowers. Devotees believe this purifies the mind and the home. The shanti homam is traditionally suggested for people facing obstacles or delays that they attribute to Nakshatra dosha. It is also considered suitable for those born under Uttara Bhadrapada, or going through Shani Mahadasha or Antardasha. The pandit begins with a lamp and incense before an image of Lord Shiva or the presiding deity, and offers flowers, akshat, sandalwood and fruits while chanting a mantra such as Om Namah Shivaya. For the homam, ghee, herbs and havan samagri are offered into the fire. The puja closes with a small aarti and the sharing of prasad.

Why devotees perform it

Devotees believe it brings peace, steadiness and protection It is said to ease fear, negative energy and emotional stress It is associated with calm and spiritual growth It is believed to purify the home and mind It is traditionally linked with clearer thinking, confidence and steady progress at work

Samagri

  • Kalava (मौली)
  • Coconut
  • Kusha (कुशा)
  • Til (तिल)
  • Mango wood
  • Havan samagri (हवन सामग्री)
  • Ghee
  • Samidha (समिधा)
  • Havan kund (हवन कुंड)
  • Panchamrit (पंचामृत)
  • Sweets
  • Fruits
  • Turmeric
  • Sandalwood paste
  • Akshat (अक्षत)
  • Fresh flowers (फूल)
  • Camphor
  • Agarbatti (अगरबत्ती)
  • Cotton wicks
  • Ghee lamp (घी का दीपक)
  • Clean water
  • Kalash (कलश)

Frequently asked questions

What is the Uttara Bhadrapada Shanti Puja?

This is a Vedic ritual aimed at the influence that Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra has on a birth chart.

What time of day is the Uttara Bhadrapada Puja held in Ujjain?

It can be scheduled between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Devotees often choose an auspicious time based on their birth chart nakshatra.

What is the usual length of the Uttara Bhadrapada ceremony?

Expect roughly one to two hours for the whole puja and havan, mantras and offerings included.

Which temple hosts the Uttara Bhadrapada Puja and Homam?

It is performed at Pardeshwar Mahadev Temple in Ujjain.

How can I book the Uttara Bhadrapada Puja and Homam in Ujjain?

You can book it online with MargKGB.

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