Puja & Havan

Periodic Puja & Havan: Spiritual Renewal for Your Home and Family

In Hindu Dharma, Puja and Havan (Homam) are not merely rituals. They are sacred practices that help create peace, positivity, harmony, devotion, and spiritual well-being in our homes and families.

Just as we regularly clean our homes and maintain our vehicles, our mind and spiritual environment also benefit from periodic renewal. The ancient Vedic Rishis gave us the tradition of Puja, Havan, Mantra, and prayer to help maintain this spiritual balance.

When Can Puja or Havan Be Performed?

A family may perform these sacred rituals:

Every 3 or 6 months, or once a year

When facing difficulties or uncertainty

When moving into a new home or city

When starting a new job or business

When a child begins college or higher education

Before an important undertaking or new chapter of life

During important family occasions

Different deities may be worshipped according to the family’s tradition and needs—Ganesha for new beginnings, Lakshmi for prosperity, Saraswati for knowledge, Shiva for spiritual strength, Durga for courage and protection, Hanuman for strength and overcoming obstacles, and others.

The Importance of Personal Participation

Recorded mantras and online videos can help us learn and maintain devotion. However, a traditional Puja or Havan conducted by a trained priest provides personal guidance, proper Sankalpa, Mantra, offerings, and family participation.

When an in-person priest is not possible, a live online Puja or guided ceremony can also provide a meaningful alternative.

Dana and Dakshina

An important part of Hindu spiritual life is Dana—charity and generosity.

Dakshina offered to a priest after a Puja or Havan is traditionally an expression of gratitude, respect, and Shraddha (sincerity). It is not simply a payment for a service. The amount should be according to one’s ability and given freely, without fear or pressure.

Pujas & Havans For all Hindu deities

Illustration of Lord Ganesha seated on a golden throne with a bowl of modaks and his mouse, with hanging oil lamps on both sides

Ganesh Havan

For removal of Obstacles

Four-faced Lord Brahma with a white beard seated on a white lotus above golden clouds, holding prayer beads and a scroll

Brahma Havan

Starting new Projects

Lord Vishnu reclining on the serpent Shesha over a stormy ocean, representing Vishnu Havan

Vishnu Havan

For sustained efforts

Lord Shiva meditating with a crescent moon, cobra and damaru against snow-capped mountains at sunset for Shiva Havan

Shiva Havan

Completion of Projects

Goddess Lakshmi holding lotus flowers, seated between two white elephants raising their trunks, against a deep blue background

Lakshmi Havan

Health and Prosperity

Goddess Saraswati seated on a lotus playing the veena beside a peacock, representing Saraswati Havan

Saraswati Havan

All round Protection

Goddess Durga with eight arms holding weapons and a trident, seated on a tiger against a deep red background

Durga Havan

All round Protection

Goddess in a yellow saree raising a club while pulling the tongue of a kneeling green demon, seated on a throne before red curtains

Destruction of Enemies ( Chandi and BhalaMukhi Havan)

It is done to win the court cases, legal issues for property, litigation related to family & legal disputes and also destruction of enemies.

Multi-armed Kalabhairava statue holding a trident and sword against a cloudy sky for Hanuman Kalabhairava puja

Puja Hanuman & Kalabhairava

This puja is performed to remove the fear of ghosts, spirits and evil eyes. Importantly to have peace in the family.

Puja setup with a coconut-topped kalash on a red cloth, surrounded by marigold garlands, oil lamps, nuts, coins and red Lakshmi footprints

Satyanarayana Puja, Vrata & Katha

A Sacred Ceremony for Peace, Prosperity, and Divine Blessings

Black Shiva lingam decorated with a marigold garland and orange flowers beside a small lit lamp

Rudra Yajna – Powerful Worship of Lord Shiva

Rudra Yajna, accompanied by sacred Vedic chanting, offerings and Havan, is one of the profound forms of Shiva worship.

Orange flames rising from an ornate woven metal bowl with swirl patterns, reflected on a dark wet surface

Bhagala Mukhi Japa & Havan Destruction of Enemies

Maa Bagalamukhi is traditionally worshipped as a powerful form of the Divine Mother associated with protection, victory over opposition, and the restraint of harmful or hostile forces.

Lohri festival puja setup with a lit diya, ornate brass bowls and golden ceremonial offerings on a wooden table

AYUSHYA & Roga Nivaran Havan Health & life span

Roga Nivarana And Ayushya Havan or Homam

Golden many-armed Avalokitesvara bodhisattva statue in a pagoda shrine framed by glowing lotus-shaped lamps

Maha Mrityunjaya Japa & Havan

When we face severe health crisis like incurable disceases severe mental problems severe depression, we should get a priest chant Mrityum Jaya Mantra for 125,000 times concluded by a Havan or fire Ritual.

Stone statue of Hanuman with folded hands and a mace, wearing a marigold garland beside a lit oil lamp in a temple

Hanuman Puja & Havan

Lord Hanuman represents extraordinary strength, devotion, courage, discipline, intelligence, and unwavering confidence. Hanuman Puja is traditionally performed to invoke these qualities and to overcome fear and weakness.

Three dark stone statues with folded hands, decorated with flower garlands and white and green cloth, in a sunlit temple

Sundarkand Parayan/Paat

A Sacred Recitation for Removing Obstacles, Restoring Peace & Invoking the Blessings of Lord Hanuman

Hand decorated with henna applying red kumkum to a coconut on betel leaves resting on a copper kalash during a puja

Gandamool Shanti Kartik Shanti Graha Shanti

Gandamoola Shanti – Sacred Protection for the Newborn A Traditional Vedic Shanti Ceremony for the Child and Family

Lit brass diya lamps surrounded by marigold flowers and petals on a stone altar prepared for a traditional puja ritual

Navagraha Puja & Havan

Balance the Nine Planetary Energies • Seek Divine Blessings • Remove Obstacles

Traditional Shiva lingam worship setup with a jasmine garland, bilva leaves, flowers and two lit brass lamps in a temple

Rudrabhishekam

Powerful Shiva Puja for Peace, Protection & Blessings

Overcoming Sickness (Roga Nivaran Havan )

Is done to overcome longstanding and serious illnesss.

Ganesh Havan

For removal of Obstacles

Bhramha Havan

Starting new Projects

Vishnu Havan

For sustained efforts

Shiva Havan

Completion of Projects

Lakshmi Havan

Health and Prosperity

Saraswati Havan

All round Protection

Durga Havan

All round Protection

Destruction of Enemies ( Chandi and BhalaMukhi Havan)

It is done to win the court cases, legal issues for property, litigation related to family & legal disputes and also destruction of enemies.

Overcoming Sickness (Roga Nivaran Havan )

Is done to overcome longstanding and serious illnesss.

PUJA HANUMAN & KALABHAIRAVA

This puja is performed to remove the fear of ghosts, spirits and evil eyes. Importantly to have peace in the family.