Puja & mantra

Rituals, Vidhi, and Vrat in Vedic astrology are a combination of syllabus or hymns, which, if pronounced correctly, helps the native to concentrate one’s mind on the universal energy.

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Vedic Puja in astrology

Benefits of reciting Puja in astrology


Puja,Rituals,Vidhi and Vrat or worship is the sacred act of showing reverence to the Divine through invocations, prayers, and rituals. In Hindu tradition, the most elaborate form of puja is the **Shodashopachara Puja**, which literally means “16-step worship.” These sixteen steps honor the deity as a revered guest, treating them with utmost hospitality, love, and gratitude.

नवरात्रि : देवी पूजन की सही और सरल विधि

Ganesh Puja / श्री गणेश चतुर्थी पूजा

Lakshmi Puja / लक्ष्मी पूजा

Saraswati Puja / सरस्वती पूजा

Satyanarayana Puja / श्री सत्य नारायण पूजा

Pitra Dosha Nivaran Pooja / पितृ दोष पूजा

Griha Pravesh / गृह प्रवेश पूजा

Santhoshi Mata / जय संतोषी माँ पूजा

Shani Dev Poja / शनि पूजन

Sai Baba of Shirdi / शिरडी साई बाबा

Govardhan Puja / गोवर्धन अन्नकूट पूजा

Solah Somvar Pooja

दीपावली ‍विशेष / दीपावली ‍

Karva Chauth Puja / करवा चौथ व्रत की सम्पूर्ण जानक

Sri.Hanuman Chalisha / श्री हनुमान चालीसा

Kemdrum Dosha Nivaran Puja / केमद्रुम पूजा

Chandra Grahan Dosh Puja

Mangal Dosha Nivaran Puja / मंगल दोष निवारण पूजा

KaalSarp Dosh Puja

नाड़ी निवारण पूजा

भकूट शांति पूजा

ग्रह-मैत्री शांति पूजा

सौभाग्य सुंदरी

Rahu Puja / राहु पूजा

Relationships / संबंध पूजा

Guru Chandal Dosh Pooja

Rahu in 7th house Puja

Ketu in 7th house Puja

Ekadashi Pooja

Rama Navami Pooja

Maha Shivaratri Pooja

Akshaya Tritiya Pooja

Bhai Dooja Pooja

Guru Purnima Pooja

Chhath Pooja

Understanding the Purpose of Shodashopachara (Rituals, Vidhi, and Vrat)

The significance of performing all sixteen steps is to align the worshiper’s mind, body, and spirit toward the Divine. Each step represents an offering from our inner being and reflects our surrender. It isn't just about performing rituals mechanically—it is about devotion, mindfulness, and energy alignment.

16 Steps of Puja in a Responsive Table

Step Sanskrit Name Description
1 Avahana Inviting the deity into the place of worship.
2 Asana Offering a seat to the deity.
3 Padya Washing the deity's feet.
4 Arghya Offering water to wash hands and face.
5 Achamana Offering water for sipping.
6 Snana Symbolic bathing of the deity.
7 Vastra Offering clothes or fabric.
8 Yajnopavita Offering sacred thread.
9 Gandha Applying sandalwood paste or perfume.
10 Pushpa Offering fresh flowers.
11 Dhoop Offering incense for fragrance.
12 Deepa Lighting a lamp to remove darkness.
13 Naivedya Offering food to the deity.
14 Tambula Offering betel leaves and nuts.
15 Karpoora Niranjana Camphor aarti to purify and honor the deity.
16 Mantra Pushpa & Namaskara Chanting mantras and offering final salutations.

Mantra Vidhi for Each Step

Here are the common mantras chanted during each offering. You can personalize it based on the deity you are worshipping.

  • Avahana Mantra: “ॐ आवाहयामि” (Om Aavahayami)
  • Asana Mantra: “ॐ आसनं समर्पयामि” (Om Aasanam Samarpayami)
  • Padya Mantra: “ॐ पाद्यं समर्पयामि” (Om Padyam Samarpayami)
  • Arghya Mantra: “ॐ अर्घ्यं समर्पयामि” (Om Arghyam Samarpayami)
  • Achamana Mantra: “ॐ आचमनीयं समर्पयामि”
  • Snana Mantra: “ॐ स्नानं समर्पयामि”
  • Vastra Mantra: “ॐ वस्त्रं समर्पयामि”
  • Yajnopavita Mantra: “ॐ यज्ञोपवीतं समर्पयामि”
  • Gandha Mantra: “ॐ गन्धं समर्पयामि”
  • Pushpa Mantra: “ॐ पुष्पं समर्पयामि”
  • Dhoop Mantra: “ॐ धूपं समर्पयामि”
  • Deepa Mantra: “ॐ दीपं समर्पयामि”
  • Naivedya Mantra: “ॐ नैवेद्यं समर्पयामि”
  • Tambula Mantra: “ॐ तांबूलं समर्पयामि”
  • Karpoora Aarti Mantra: “ॐ नीराजनं समर्पयामि”
  • Pushpanjali: “ॐ मंत्रपुष्पांजलिं समर्पयामि”

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Can I perform the 16-step Puja at home?

Yes, with sincere devotion and correct intention, anyone can perform Shodashopachara Puja at home. Simplicity and faith are more important than lavish rituals.

Q2: Do I need a priest for this puja?

It is not mandatory. If you're new to puja, you can follow a guided video or script. For festivals and special days, a priest can be helpful.

Q3: What if I miss a step in puja?

Spirituality is about intention. Even if a step is missed, your devotion reaches the Divine. However, learning and performing the puja correctly honors tradition.

Q4: Which deities are worshipped using this format?

All major Hindu deities such as Lord Ganesha, Shiva, Vishnu, Lakshmi, and Durga can be worshipped with this 16-step puja method.

Q5: Can I chant the mantras in English?

Yes. While Sanskrit is powerful, heartfelt prayer in your own language is equally sacred when done with devotion.

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