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Navratri - Sri Subramanya Homa
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Navratri - Sri Subramanya Homa

When

Fri, 16 October

8:00 AM – 11:00 AM IST

Where

Dhyan Mandir, Bangalore, Karnataka

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About this ceremony

Sacred Mantra

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“Om Saravana Bhavaaya Namah”

What it feels like

The Subramanya Homa calls on ever-youthful Muruga, vel in hand, commander of courage. Offered for career, for valour, for relief from Naga and Mangal dosha, it leaves the devotee feeling — simply, unmistakably — braver.

What happens inside the Subramanya (Muruga) 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

    The intention for courage and success is set.

  2. 2

    Subramanya invocation

    Lord Muruga, holding the vel (divine spear), is invoked and worshipped.

  3. 3

    Subramanya Homa

    Offerings are made into Agni with the Saravana Bhava mantra.

  4. 4

    Naga / Mangal shanti

    Where relevant, the serpent deities and Mars are pacified for dosha relief.

  5. 5

    Purnahuti & Aarti

    The final offering completes the homa.

Significance

Lord Subramanya, the ever-youthful son of Shiva, embodies courage, leadership and the triumph of light over darkness. His homa bestows valour and success in one's profession, removes obstacles, and is the traditional remedy for Naga dosha and the marriage-and-career difficulties of Mangal dosha.

Benefits

  • ✦Bestows courage, energy and leadership
  • ✦Success and growth in career
  • ✦Relief from Naga dosha and Mangal dosha
  • ✦Removes persistent obstacles

Best time to perform

Shashti tithi, Tuesdays, Krittika nakshatra, Skanda Shashti.

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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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