Navaratri Lakshmi Pooja & Homam Procedure
Explore the steps of Lakshmi Pooja and Lakshmi Homam performed at Swami Narayanan Temple, with individual Sankalpam in your name.
Key Takeaways
- Structured Vedic Sequences: 7-step Lakshmi Pooja (flower & traditional offerings) and 6-step Lakshmi Homam (sacred fire offerings & Purnahuti).
- Individual Sanskrit Sankalpam: Recitation of devotee's Name, Nakshatra, and Gothra to dedicate every prayer directly to your family.
- Sacred Offerings: Abhishekam, sixteen Shodashopachara upacharas, sacred herbs, samithu wood, and pure cow ghee into the consecrated Homa Kundam.
- Online Devotee Participation: Dedicated individual rituals with live streaming and a recorded personalized video delivery.
Quick Overview: Lakshmi Pooja & Homam Procedures
The Navaratri Lakshmi Pooja follows authentic Vedic traditions. The procedure begins with the individual family Sankalpam, followed by Ganapathi Pooja, Kalasha Avahanam, Archana and Aarti. For the Homam, sacred fire offerings (Ahutis) are performed. Devotees join live online while the priest conducts the rituals on their behalf.
- Lakshmi Pooja (7 Steps): Centers on the ritual bathing (Abhishekam) and sixteen offerings (Shodashopachara) made directly to Goddess Lakshmi's idol.
- Lakshmi Homam (6 Steps): Focuses on invoking the Goddess (Avahanam), reciting her sacred 108 names (Ashtothra), and offering oblations into the consecrated fire with Purnahuti.
- Personalized Dedication: In both rituals, our priests chant your personalized Sankalpam using your Name, Nakshatra, and Gothra.
Lakshmi Pooja Procedure
The pooja includes Sankalpam, Abhishekam, traditional offerings and blessings.
Sankalpam
The priest states your prayer intention using your Name, Nakshatra and Gothra.
Abhishekam
Goddess Lakshmi’s idol is ritually bathed as part of the worship.
Shodashopachara Pooja
Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped through sixteen traditional offerings.
Dhoopam
Incense is offered to Goddess Lakshmi.
Deepam
The light of a sacred lamp is offered to Goddess Lakshmi.
Naivedyam
Food is offered to Goddess Lakshmi as part of the worship.
Ashirvatham
The priest concludes the worship with blessings.
Lakshmi Homam Procedure
The Homam includes Sankalpam, invocation, worship, sacred fire offerings and blessings.
Sankalpam
The priest states your prayer intention using your Name, Nakshatra and Gothra.
Avahanam
Goddess Lakshmi is invoked for the worship.
Ashtothra Pooja
Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped through her sacred names.
Homam
The priest chants mantras and makes offerings into the sacred fire.
Purnahuti
The final offering is made to conclude the fire ritual.
Ashirvatham
The priest offers blessings following the ritual.
Participate From Wherever You Are
Your service is performed individually with Sankalpam in your name. Live participation and a personal video are available according to your confirmed booking arrangements.
Share your Name, Nakshatra and Gothra.
Confirm the service date, timing and live participation details.
Join from a quiet place with a reliable internet connection.
Share Your Experience
After your service, share your experience and feedback with the temple.