Bhagavathi Pooja or Durga Pooja

Bhagavathi Pooja or Durga Pooja is performed for prosperity, wealth, moneyor any other things we need in day today life. Mother Parashakthi (Durga) is also known as Bhagavathi. She is worshipped as Bhagavathi in most of the temples in Kerala and Dakshina Karnataka. Bhagavathi Seva is a special type of puja based on "Tantrik Principles". This Seva is performed both at home and in temples only after the sunset. A big oil lamp is kept on the Isodashadala Padmam Chakra (16 petal Lotus Chakra) drawn on a clean floor or wooden platform using rice Powder ,Turmeric powder and Red Kumkum. The puja invokes the Divine Mother to the center of the Padmam through Tantrik and Agama rituals and chantings. The Puja has to be performed with utmost devotion and concentration. Pooja includes chanting of Lalitha Sahasra Namam, Lalitha Thrisathi mantra, Durga Sooktham, Soundarya Lahari, Mantra Parayanam and Durga Saptha Sathi ‘s 11th Chapter. When performed properly, the Divine Mother enters the center of the Padma Chakra and blesses the devotees.The devotees can actually feel Her presence through the charged atmosphere in the puja area provided they concentrate on the puja.   Sri Durga Devi is worshiped with 16 types of offerings, and then 108 namavalies (names) are chanted with red flowers. During the Pooja, Durga Sookta will be chanted.

Cooked rice, Ghee, and Special Twigs are used to perform this Pooja. Friday or Tuesday are very auspicious days for performing the Durga Sookta. This Homam is highly recommended for success in life and to avoid bad dreams. It also brings forth a peaceful Mind and good health.

Bagavathi Pooja is performed on Fridays especially in the tamil month of Adi for bestowing prosperity, good health, and wealth. While anyone may sponsor and participate in the Seva, only trained priests may perform this puja since it involves both tantrik and agamic principles of worship.

Customized Pooja

The pooja performed depends on the type of problem & the individuals Birth Chart, usually a Pundit is consulted for advice on the type of poojas that is to be conducted. If you have any doubts please ask to our Pundits. A detailed analysis of your Horoscope chart, by our Pundits would suggest you the most suitable remedies or if to conduct special poojas for specific problems at specific temples, that would help you over come your problems and to obtain evident good results with the Power of Cosmic Energy.

How Do We Perform This Pooja?

Based on your Birth Chart and on the instructions given by our Pundit, selective poojas are performed by Our Experienced Priests. Our Priests has vast experience in the field of performing Poojas & Homams. The Priests at Sri Gayathri Ashram perform prayers and Poojas on behalf of others every day. You can have a special pooja performed for yourself, your loved ones and friends, for the success of your business or other activities, to remove obstacles to health or to assist a person who is sick or dying.