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Pujas and
Homams
Homams are Pujas
performed for a particular deity by invoking Agni, the god of fire.
The Sun is considered as the main source of energy, and fire is
considered as a representation of the Sun's energy. According to the
ancient texts on Homams, any offer to Fire as a god, is actually an
offer to Sun. Any such offer is done either to enrich energy or to
destroy the undesirable elements in the environment, and thus, in
both ways, environment is protected. Like Pujas, Homams are also
believed to be one of the greatest ritual in Hindu religion, whereby
doing this, one can get rid of any obstacles and also attain the
self-satisfaction. The goal of all Homams is the prosperity of the
people by energizing and protecting the environment. It is said that
when Lord Brahma (the creator among the Trinity) created man, he
also created Homam for man's livelihood and his attainment of
desires. The main aim of Homam is derived from the Vedas or the
ancient texts of Hindus. These Vedas explains how a human should be,
how he should be helpful to others and what are the good actions
that he should perform. Vedas and Homam are eternal truths which
have neither beginning nor end, and are divine, not the creation of
humans. To perform any Puja or Homam, first of all, a priest is
appointed. While performing any Puja, first of all, the priest or
Pandit ji perform the Puja of the Lord Ganesh as Lord Ganesh holds a
unique position in the Indian culture and any ceremony, ritual, Puja
or new undertaking begins with invoking the power of Ganesh,
otherwise it is regarded as futile. A Kalash (brass or copper pot
filled with sacred water) is placed with a coconut and different
fruits, grains and betel leaves in front of it. After the Ganesh
Puja is complete, then the Puja of the respective god or goddess and
Yantra is performed on whose behalf the Homam is performed. This is
done with the recitation of a Mantra for that particular deity with
the offerings of water, Chandan (sandalwood) paste, Sindoor
(vermilion), rice, milk mixed with floral-scented oil, flowers,
fruits and sweets. After the Puja is completed by the priest,
preparations are then made for the Yagna or Homams (sacred fire
ritual) to be performed. This is the last part of the Puja and goes
on for over an hour. Some of the things that are placed in the Agni
(fire) during Homam are said to transmit some kind of medicinal
smoke and this smoke mixes in the air thereby curing lots of human
diseases. Sandalwood, small pieces of Banyan tree, fragrant herbs
and pure ghee are used as an offering to the Agni (sacred fire),
with the recitation of Mantras. The smoke, which comes out of the
Homams, purify the air and this smoke does not cause any air
pollution and also have some medicinal values. In the end, the
Yantras are energized with the vibrations of the Mantras. The
energized Yantras are thus empowered and enable the purpose for
which they are being used.
Besides the Puja being done, we also offer a few additional
services:
1) If you wish to
receive the blessed Yantra (Holy Spiritual Object) associated with
the Homam or Puja, it can be sent for an extra cost of 85 USD
(Including Shipping Charges).
2) We can also provide you an online link to view the recording of
the Puja or Homam being done, for an extra cost of 45 USD.
3) If you wish to receive the blessed Yantra and also want to
view the recording of the Puja both together will cost you 120 USD
only.
Arrival of the Holy Objects
We will send your
Holy Objects by courier that will reach you as per their normal
delivery period depending on the delivery address. However delivery
is not attempted on Sundays and Public Holidays since there are no
courier-services available on these days. To some cities or towns it
can take up to 7 days from the time of pick up to deliver a order.
Some international destinations may require around 15 days for the
order to be delivered. However we also have had positive experiences
that some times our orders even to the far most region reaches
within 3-4 days after the dispatch. For a consignment not delivered
at the consignee address, a message slip will be left. The
consignment will be held at the local courier's office or at the
post office near the delivery address. We recommend you to inform us
your telephone numbers so that you can be informed by the local
office about the parcel delivery. |
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