Lakshmi Prapti Puja And Jaap In Varanasi
At Shree Durga Mata Mandir Durgakund Varanasi or Lakshmi Kund
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Mangal Dosh Nivaran Puja In Varanasi
At Harish Chandra Ghat, Varanasi
About this puja
A Mangal Dosh puja at Harishchandra Ghat, Varanasi, with Mangal mantras and three pujaris.
Mangal Dosh is said to heighten the harmful effects of Mars and bring delays and obstacles in career, business and marriage. People under this influence are described as facing instability in personal and work life, and as being impulsive, rash, impatient or aggressive. Devotees traditionally see Varanasi as a fitting place for this puja, which is held at Harishchandra Ghat. The sankalp is taken in the devotee's name. The pujari then chants the Mangal mantra following the Vedic rituals, and flowers, fruits, sweets and incense are offered to please Mangal grah. The puja ends with aarti and blessings. Three pujaris take part.
Why devotees perform it
Devotees believe it helps with delays in marriage It is said to support a happy marital life It is traditionally performed to ease obstacles to financial growth It is believed to support success in business and career
Samagri
- Kumkum (कुमकुम)
- Betel nuts (सुपारी)
- Milk (दूध)
- Water (जल)
- Red flowers (लाल फूल)
- Camphor (कर्पूर)
- Honey (शहद)
- Betel leaves (पान के पत्ते)
- Curd (दही)
- Red thread (लाल धागा)
- Fruits (फल)
- Sandalwood (चंदन)
- Incense sticks (धूपबत्ती)
Frequently asked questions
What is Mangal Dosh?
It is said to heighten the harmful effects of Mars and bring delays and obstacles in career, business and marriage.
Where in Varanasi is the Mangal Dosh Nivaran Puja performed?
It is performed at Harishchandra Ghat, Varanasi.
When can the Mangal Dosh Nivaran Puja be performed?
Any day of the year is fine, going by the muhurat.
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