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Durga Homa

Durga Homa

When

Sun, 4 October → Mon, 5 October

7:30 AM – 9:00 AM IST

Where

Sri Pratap Ganpati Temple, Bangalore, Karnataka

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About this ceremony

Sacred Mantra

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“Om Dum Durgaayai Namah · Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundaayai Vichche”

What it feels like

When the Devi Mahatmyam is chanted and the flames rise red, you understand why the Mother is called Shakti. The Durga Homa fills you with a quiet, surprising courage — the certainty that whatever stands against you will not stand for long.

What happens inside the Durga Homa

Performed in the authentic VDS Vaidic paddhati — Sankalpa, Ganapati Puja, Kalasha Sthapana, Punyahavachanam, the consecration of Agni, the deity's offerings, and the final Purnahuti.

  1. 1

    Sankalpa & Ganapati Puja

    Intention for strength and victory is set.

  2. 2

    Durga invocation

    Goddess Durga is invoked and worshipped with the Ashtottara.

  3. 3

    Durga Saptashati Parayanam

    Verses of the Devi Mahatmyam (Chandi) are chanted, recounting the Mother's victory over the asuras.

  4. 4

    Homa offerings

    Ghee and red flowers are offered into Agni with the Durga mantra.

  5. 5

    Purnahuti & Aarti

    The homa concludes with the final offering.

Significance

Durga is Shakti — the fierce, protective power of the Divine Mother. Her homa dissolves the inner and outer forces that obstruct us, granting courage and the strength to prevail. It is especially powerful during Navratri and for those facing conflict, litigation or persistent difficulty.

Benefits

  • ✦Bestows physical and mental strength
  • ✦Removes disputes, enemies and litigation
  • ✦Grants victory over obstacles
  • ✦Protects the family from harm

Best time to perform

During Navratri, on Ashtami, or when facing conflict.

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How it works

  1. 1

    Register & share your sankalpa

    Add your name, gotra, rashi and nakshatra — for yourself and your family in one booking.

  2. 2

    Our pandits perform the ceremony

    Trained Vaidic pandits perform the ceremony with full vidhi on your chosen date.

  3. 3

    Receive your receipt & blessings

    You get an official receipt by email and SMS, carrying the blessings of the ceremony.

What you receive

Sankalpa in your name

Your intention is taken by name during the ceremony.

Official receipt

Sent to you by email and SMS for your records.

Trained Vaidic pandits

In the living tradition of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji.

Authentic vidhi

Performed exactly as the shastras prescribe.

A living Vedic tradition

Vaidic Dharma Sansthan revives the timeless Vedic tradition — training pandits, performing authentic pujas, homas and samskaras, and carrying the sacred knowledge of the Vedas to every home.

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