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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- Tulsi Stotra- तुलसी स्तोत्र
- Surya Stotra-सूर्य स्तोत्र
- Chandra Stotra-चन्द्र स्तोत्र
- Mangal Stotra-मंगल स्तोत्र
- Buddh Stotra-बुद्ध स्तोत्र
- Brihaspati-बृहस्पति स्तोत्रम्
- Shukra Stotra-शुक्र स्तोत्र
- Shani Stotra-शनि स्तोत्र
- Rahu Stotra-राहु स्तोत्र
- Ketu- केतु स्तोत्र
- Navagraha Stotra-नवग्रह स्तोत्र
- Hanuman Stotra-हनुमान स्तोत्र
- Lakshmi -महालक्ष्मी स्तोत्र
- Shiv - महामृत्युंजय स्तोत्र
- Shiv Tandav- शिव तांडव स्तोत्रम्
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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 |
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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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