Divine Collection
Siddhi
Rudra Homatmak Puja At Kailash Mansarovar
"Kailash Mansarovar is the holiest seat of Lord Shiva. Mount Kailash rises in the far Himalayas as the eternal abode of Shiva and Parvati. Below it lies Mansarovar, the sacred lake formed in the mind of Brahma. The shastras hold this as the most powerful place on earth for Shiva worship. Few reach this far and high to worship there. A puja at this seat is rare and full of merit. This homa is a fire worship of Lord Shiva in his Rudra form. The sacred fire carries each prayer to the Lord. It brings health, peace, and a fresh strength for life. Devotees long for this worship at the very throne of Shiva."
Pashupatinath Group Puja At Kathmandu
"Pashupati means the lord of every pashu, every bound soul that breathes. His temple stands on the banks of the Bagmati in Kathmandu, and it is the guardian deity of Nepal itself. The lingam here is unlike any other. A mukhalinga with five faces, four looking to the four directions and the fifth, Ishana, gazing skyward. Tradition ties this shrine directly to Kedarnath. When Shiva took the form of a bull and dove into the earth, his hump remained at Kedarnath, and his head emerged here, at Pashupatinath. Darshan of both is held to complete the worship. Tradition also holds that the grace of Pashupatinath frees the soul from rebirth in lower forms."
Raam Navami Group Puja
"Ram Navami marks the birth of Lord Ram. He was born at noon in the city of Ayodhya. He is the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu. The world reveres him as Maryada Purushottam, the perfect man. His life is the great tale of truth and duty. He kept every promise even at a heavy cost. This group puja joins many devotees in one worship. Together they sing his name and hear his story. The shared prayer carries great strength and joy. It brings peace, courage, and the grace of Ram. Devotees seek his blessing for a clean and honest life."
Siddhi Kunjika Stotra
"The Kunjika Stotra is a powerful hymn to Mata Durga. The word kunjika means a key, the key to all power. The shastras say it holds the strength of the whole Durga Saptashati. One recital of it is said to equal the full text. It needs no long ritual and no hard rules to bear fruit. Mata Durga herself gave this hymn to Lord Shiva. She told him to keep it secret for its great power. The stotra grants the Mother's grace swift and sure. It clears enemies, fear, and every kind of trouble. Devotees chant it for strength, success, and protection."
Dussehra Puja
"Dussehra, also called Vijayadashami, is the day of victory. The word means "the tenth day of triumph." Tradition holds that on this day, after nine days of fierce battle, the Mother Goddess finally slew the demon Mahishasura and restored peace to the three worlds. The same day also marks Lord Ram's victory over Ravana, the demon king of Lanka. Across India, effigies of Ravana are burnt to mark this triumph of dharma over adharma. On this day the Mother is worshipped in her fiercest form. Mahakali, the one before whom no evil stands. Whatever the form, the meaning is the same. On Dussehra, evil falls. Good rises."
Gayatri Mantra Jaap Puja
"The Gayatri Mantra is called the mother of all Vedic mantras. Sage Vishwamitra first revealed it in the Rigveda. It is a prayer to Savitr, the divine source of light. It asks for one thing only. That our intellect be lit, and our path guided by wisdom."
New Year Puja and Yajna
"The Hindu New Year begins in the month of Chaitra. Its first day is known as Gudi Padwa or Ugadi. Tradition holds that Lord Brahma made the world on this day. It is one of the most blessed starts in the whole calendar. This puja calls on Lord Vishnu, the keeper of the world. It seeks his grace for the whole year ahead. A good start is said to shape the whole year. The yajna carries the prayer for plenty and peace through fire. Families begin the year with worship and not with worry. They ask for success in every task of the coming months."
Das Dikkapal Puja
"The shastras name ten guardians who rule the ten directions. They are led by Indra and called the Das Dikkapal. Each one watches over a side of the world. Indra guards the east and Yama the south. Varuna guards the west and Kubera the north. The others hold the corners, the sky, and the earth below. Together they keep the whole space around us safe. This puja honours all ten guardians in one worship. It seeks their blessing for protection on every side. With them pleased, no harm can enter from any direction. The seeker then moves forward without a block."
Sheetla Mata Puja and Yajna
"Sheetala Mata is the cooling form of the Divine Mother. Her name means the one who brings coolness and calm. Hindu tradition reveres her as the goddess who guards against disease. People worship her to keep illness away from the home. She rides a donkey and carries a pot of healing water. Her worship is most loved in the hot months of the year. Mothers pray to her for the health of their children. She cools fever, heals the body, and brings peace to the home. Her blessing is said to bring success and plenty too. Devotees have turned to her for protection for ages."
Lakshmi Ganapati Hawan Puja
"This puja joins Mata Lakshmi with Lord Ganapati in a sacred fire. Ganapati clears the blocks that hold a person back. Lakshmi then brings wealth that stays and does not slip away. The shastras call this lasting wealth sthir Lakshmi. Many earn well but cannot hold their money. This puja works to fix that very problem. The havan, or fire ritual, carries the prayers straight to the gods. Each offering into the fire is a step toward plenty. Business families turn to this puja for steady growth. It is most loved at Diwali, the festival of Lakshmi."
Tulsi Puja
"The Tulsi plant is the holiest plant in Hindu homes. Tradition reveres it as a form of the goddess herself. Lord Vishnu is said to love Tulsi above all leaves. No worship of Vishnu is complete without her. This puja honours Mata Tulsi with the sacred Shaligram. The two stand for the divine bond of Vishnu and his consort. Many homes hold a Tulsi Vivah, the wedding of the plant. Where Tulsi is worshipped, peace and plenty stay. The plant clears the air and guards the home. Its worship brings joy, wealth, and family growth. Devotees water it and light a lamp by it each evening."
Dashavatar Vishnu Puja
"Lord Vishnu is the protector of the whole universe. Whenever evil rises on earth, he takes birth to set things right. The shastras name his ten great avatars as the Dashavatar. They are Matsya the fish and Kurma the tortoise. Then come Varaha the boar and Narasimha the man-lion. After them come Vaman, Parshuram, Ram, and Krishna. The last two are Buddha and Kalki, who is yet to come. Each form saved dharma at its own hour of need. This puja honours all ten together in one worship."
