Divine Collection
All Puja
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."
Shravani Upkarm Puja
"Shravani Upkarm is an old Vedic rite of renewal. It falls on the full moon of the month of Shravan. On this day the sacred thread, the janeu, is changed. The old thread is set aside and a new one is worn. The rite honours the Saptarishi, the seven great sages. It is a day to thank them for the gift of the Vedas. The worship washes away the sins of the past year. It renews the seeker's vow to a clean and learned life. Bathing in the Ganga is a key part of the rite. It is most sacred when done on the Kashi ghats."
Pratyangira Devi Puja
"Pratyangira Devi is a fierce form of the Divine Mother. She carries the face of a lion and the body of a woman. The shastras call her the great destroyer of dark forces. She was born to calm the rage of Narasimha and Sharabha. Her power is said to turn back any harm sent at a devotee. People turn to her when no normal remedy seems to work. She breaks the hold of black magic, hidden enemies, and strong curses. She guards the home against the evil eye and unseen attack. Her grace is swift, sure, and full of protection. Devotees seek her shelter in their hardest hours."
Annapurna Puja
"Annapurna is the Mother who feeds the whole world. Her name means the one who is full of food and plenty. She is a form of Mata Parvati and the queen of Kashi. Tradition tells that Lord Shiva himself begged food from her hands. She holds a golden ladle and a bowl that never runs empty. People say no one in her city of Kashi goes hungry. Her worship brings plenty to the home and steady work to its people. It removes the fear of want and the worry of empty days. Devotees seek her for a life that is full and secure. Her grace keeps the kitchen warm and the family fed."
Haritalika Teej Vrat Katha
"Haritalika Teej is a sacred fast for women. It honours the union of Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati. The shastras tell how Parvati won Shiva as her husband. She did fierce penance to gain his hand. Her friend took her to the forest to help her resolve. The word Haritalika comes from that very tale. Married women keep this fast for the long life of their husband. Unmarried girls keep it to gain a good groom. They fast without food or water through the day. They worship Shiva and Parvati and hear the sacred katha. The vrat brings married joy and good fortune."
Mahalakshmi Hawan
"Mahalakshmi is the supreme form of the goddess of wealth. She is the consort of Lord Vishnu and the mother of plenty. The shastras say she lives where worship and care abide. This hawan is a fire worship in her honour. The sacred fire carries each prayer straight to the Mother. Many earn well but cannot keep their wealth. This hawan works to bring lasting wealth, or sthir Lakshmi. It clears the blocks that let money slip away. Business families seek it for steady growth and plenty. Its best days are Diwali and Dhanteras. These are the days the Mother walks the earth."
Kartikey Shubhramanya Puja
"Lord Kartikeya is the elder son of Shiva and Parvati. He is the chief of the divine army and the slayer of the demon Tarakasura. The South knows him as Murugan, Subramanya, and Shubhramanya Swami. He rides a peacock and carries the holy vel, his spear of light. Devotees worship him for courage, sharp wisdom, and a righteous path. His grace is said to come swift and sure to the seeker. He clears fear and gives the mind clear sight. He guides the lost back to the right road in life. This puja calls on his strength for those who seek success with honour."
Lord Vitthal Puja
"Lord Vitthal is a beloved form of Lord Krishna. The people of Maharashtra know him as Vithoba and Panduranga. He stands at Pandharpur with his hands on his hips. Rukmini, his consort, stands by his side. The story tells how he waited for his devotee Pundalik. Millions walk to Pandharpur each year to see him. The Warkari saints sang of his love for ages. He grants peace, plenty, and a happy home. This puja calls on Vitthal and Rukmini together. It seeks their grace for wealth, fame, and family joy. Devotees worship him with deep love and song."
Rajyog Bhang Nivaran Puja
"A horoscope can carry strong Raj Yogas at birth. These yogas promise power, wealth, and high standing in life. They form when the right planets sit in the right houses. But the same chart can also break or block these yogas. A malefic planet in a wrong house can cut off the good result. Then the promise of the chart never reaches the person. Success comes close and slips away again and again. This puja finds the planet that causes the harm. It calms that planet and works to mend the broken yoga. Once mended, the blessings of the Raj Yoga can flow once more."
