Samagri
for Puja:
Haldi [organic] (20gm), Kumkum [organic] (20gm), Tulsi Mala (1), Diya Batti (5), Beetle Nuts (5), Desi Ghee (20ml), Honey (20ml), Jaggery (Gudh) (20gm), Akshata [Yellow rice] (20gm), Yagno-paveetha (5), Karpoora [camphor] (5Tabs), Red/White/Yellow Cloth(1 mtr), Prasad [Laung, Elaichi, Mishri] (20gm), Mouli (25mtr), Ganga Jal (15ml), Durva [fresh] (1), Agarbatti (6)/Dhoop (2), Dakshina (100INR), God Idols (pair), Sambrani (2), Sambrani Holder (1), Kalash [small copper] (1), Panchpatra [small copper] (1), Diya Holder (2), Panchamrit spoon (1), Karpoora Holder(1), includes perishables [Beetle Leaves [fresh] (9), Flowers [fresh] (incl mala), Tulsi [fresh], Mango Leaves [fresh] (7)]
Small Havan:
Cow Dung Cake (2), Mango Wood (250gm), HavanSamagri [20+ Grganic Herbs] (100gm), Ghee (20ml)
Yajman to provide:
Curd (100gm), Milk (100ml), Mithai (250gm), Fruits [5types], Coconut (1), HavanKund, SuchiSarva (Havan Spoon) (1), Kalash [big] (1), Bowl [preferably copper/silver] (1), Spoon [preferably copper/silver] (1), Utensils [2 big Plates (for Aarti/Samagri), disposable Plates, Bowls & Spoons], First solid food (preferably Kheer or Payasam)
Importance and Significance of Satchandi Puja & Yagya
The Satchandi Puja holds immense significance as it celebrates the divine feminine and seeks the goddess’s grace to overcome obstacles and difficulties in life. By engaging in this ritual, devotees not only honor the goddess but also invoke her protective and nurturing qualities, creating a sacred atmosphere conducive to personal and spiritual growth. The Yagya aspect amplifies the blessings, purifying the environment and enhancing the collective energy of all participants.
Benefits of Satchandi Puja & Yagya
- Invoking Divine Blessings: The ritual seeks blessings for health, wealth, and overall well-being from Goddess Durga.
- Protection from Negativity: It helps shield participants from negative influences and energies, fostering a sense of security.
- Enhancing Spiritual Growth: The recitation of sacred verses and participation in Yagya deepen spiritual awareness and devotion.
- Fostering Unity: Conducting the puja in a group setting promotes unity and cooperation among participants, reinforcing community bonds.
Occasions to Perform Satchandi Puja & Yagya
Satchandi Puja and Yagya can be performed during significant festivals, auspicious days, or when seeking blessings for new beginnings, such as starting a business, moving into a new home, or during times of personal challenges.
Satchandi Puja & Yagya Vidhi (Procedure)
- Preparation: Participants should dress in clean, traditional attire, symbolizing respect for the sacred ritual.
- Setup: A sacred space is arranged, featuring an altar with an idol or image of Goddess Durga, along with offerings like flowers, fruits, and puja essentials.
- Invocation: The ceremony begins with the invocation of Lord Ganesha to remove obstacles and ensure a smooth ritual.
- Offering Prayers: Participants offer prayers, expressing gratitude and seeking blessings from the goddess for peace and prosperity.
- Recitation of Satchandi Saptashati: The core of the puja involves the recitation of the Satchandi Saptashati, with participants taking turns to chant the verses.
- Yagya (Fire Ritual): The Yagya involves making offerings of sacred herbs, grains, and ghee into the fire, accompanied by the chanting of specific mantras. This act purifies the environment and invokes divine energies.
- Blessings: Attendees seek blessings from elders and spiritual guides present, receiving their good wishes for future endeavors.
- Prasad Distribution: The ritual concludes with the distribution of prasad (blessed food), symbolizing shared blessings and gratitude.
Satchandi Puja & Yagya Shubh Muhurat
The Shubh Muhurat for Satchandi Puja & Yagya is typically chosen based on astrological considerations to ensure that the timing aligns with favourable planetary positions. Consulting with an astrologer can help identify the best time for the ritual to maximize its effectiveness.
By performing Satchandi Puja and Yagya, individuals and families honour the divine feminine, inviting blessings of peace, prosperity, and protection into their lives. This sacred ritual serves as a powerful means to foster spiritual connection, enhance positivity, and create a nurturing environment for personal growth and harmony.
