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Nitya Puja Vidhanam आवश्यकानि वस्तूनि आसनम् । दीपः । गन्धः । कुङ्कुमम् । अक्षताः । पुष्पाणि । धूपः । नैवेद्यम् । ताम्बूलम् । आचमनीयम् । पूजा पात्रम् । कलशः । शङ्खः (वैकल्पिकम्) । इष्ट देवता प्रतिमा वा चित्रपटः वा । *The necessary items required for worship are: seat, lamp, sandal paste, kumkum, sacred rice grains, flowers, incense, food offering, betel...
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Goddess Varahi seated on blooming lotus


Nitya Puja Vidhanam

आवश्यकानि वस्तूनि

आसनम् ।
दीपः ।
गन्धः ।
कुङ्कुमम् ।
अक्षताः ।
पुष्पाणि ।
धूपः ।
नैवेद्यम् ।
ताम्बूलम् ।
आचमनीयम् ।
पूजा पात्रम् ।
कलशः ।
शङ्खः (वैकल्पिकम्) ।
इष्ट देवता प्रतिमा वा चित्रपटः वा ।
*The necessary items required for worship are: seat, lamp, sandal paste, kumkum, sacred rice grains, flowers, incense, food offering, betel leaves, water for purification, worship vessels, kalasha (sacred pot), conch (optional), and the image or idol of the chosen deity.*

सूचना

*This is a general worship template. Replace the Iṣṭa Dēvatā (chosen deity) name with the actual deity or mantra followed in your family tradition. Examples include: Om Śrī Mahāgaṇapataye Namaḥ, Om Namaḥ Śivāya, Om Namo Nārāyaṇāya, Om Śrī Durgāyai Namaḥ, Om Śrī Subrahmaṇyāya Namaḥ.*

पूर्वाङ्ग पूजा

श्रीमहागणाधिपतये नमः ।
श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः ।
हरिः ॐ ।
*Salutations to Lord Mahāgaṇādhipati (Lord Ganesha), salutations to the revered Guru, Hari Om — invoking divine blessings before beginning the worship.*

शुचिः

अपवित्रः पवित्रो वा सर्वावस्थां गतोऽपि वा ।
यः स्मरेत् पुण्डरीकाक्षं स बाह्याभ्यन्तरः शुचिः ॥

पुण्डरीकाक्ष पुण्डरीकाक्ष पुण्डरीकाक्षाय नमः ॥
*Whether pure or impure, and regardless of one’s condition, whoever remembers the lotus-eyed Lord Vishnu becomes purified both externally and internally. Salutations to the lotus-eyed Lord.*

प्रार्थना

शुक्लाम्बरधरं विष्णुं शशिवर्णं चतुर्भुजम् ।
प्रसन्नवदनं ध्यायेत् सर्वविघ्नोपशान्तये ॥

अगजानन पद्मार्कं गजाननमहर्‍निशम् ।
अनेकदं तं भक्तानां एकदन्तमुपास्महे ॥
*I meditate upon Lord Vishnu, who wears white garments, has a moon-like complexion, four arms, and a peaceful face, for the removal of all obstacles. I worship Lord Ganesha, the son of Goddess Parvati, whose face shines like a lotus illuminated by the sun and who grants countless blessings to devotees.*
तदेव लग्नं सुदिनं तदेव
ताराबलं चन्द्रबलं तदेव ।
विद्याबलं दैवबलं तदेव
लक्ष्मीपते तेऽङ्घ्रियुगं स्मरामि ॥
*That alone is the auspicious moment, that alone is the blessed day; that alone is the strength of stars, moon, knowledge and divine grace. O Lord Lakṣmīpati, I remember Your sacred lotus feet.*
गुरुर्ब्रह्मा गुरुर् विष्णुः गुरुदेवो महेश्वरः ।
गुरुः साक्षात् परब्रह्म तस्मै श्रीगुरवे नमः ॥
*The Guru is Brahma, the Guru is Vishnu, the Guru is Maheshwara. The Guru is the Supreme Brahman itself. Salutations to that revered Guru.*
सर्वमङ्गल माङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके ।
शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरि नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥
*O Divine Mother Narayani, the source of all auspiciousness, the embodiment of Shiva’s grace and the fulfiller of all purposes, I surrender to You and offer my salutations.*
श्रीलक्ष्मीनारायणाभ्यां नमः ।
उमामहेश्वराभ्यां नमः ।
वाणीहिरण्यगर्भाभ्यां नमः ।
शचीपुरन्दराभ्यां नमः ।
अरुन्धतीवसिष्ठाभ्यां नमः ।
श्रीसीतारामाभ्यां नमः ।
मातापितृभ्यो नमः ।
सर्वेभ्यो महाजनेभ्यो नमः ।
*Salutations to Lakshmi and Narayana, Uma and Maheshwara, Vani and Hiranyagarbha, Shachi and Indra, Arundhati and Vasishtha, Sita and Rama, parents, and all great noble souls.*

आचमनम्

ॐ केशवाय स्वाहा ।
ॐ नारायणाय स्वाहा ।
ॐ माधवाय स्वाहा ।
ॐ गोविन्दाय नमः ।
ॐ विष्णवे नमः ।
ॐ मधुसूदनाय नमः ।
ॐ त्रिविक्रमाय नमः ।
ॐ वामनाय नमः ।
ॐ श्रीधराय नमः ।
ॐ हृषीकेशाय नमः ।
ॐ पद्मनाभाय नमः ।
ॐ दामोदराय नमः ।
ॐ सङ्कर्षणाय नमः ।
ॐ वासुदेवाय नमः ।
ॐ प्रद्युम्नाय नमः ।
ॐ अनिरुद्धाय नमः ।
ॐ पुरुषोत्तमाय नमः ।
ॐ अधोक्षजाय नमः ।
ॐ नारसिंहाय नमः ।
ॐ अच्युताय नमः ।
ॐ जनार्दनाय नमः ।
ॐ उपेन्द्राय नमः ।
ॐ हरये नमः ।
ॐ श्रीकृष्णाय नमः ।
*Salutations to Lord Vishnu in His twenty-four sacred forms. During Āchamana, these divine names are remembered for inner and outer purification before worship.*
ॐ केशवाय स्वाहा ।
*Salutations to Keśava, the Lord who possesses beautiful divine qualities and who removes ignorance.*
ॐ नारायणाय स्वाहा ।
*Salutations to Nārāyaṇa, the Supreme Lord who is the refuge and dwelling place of all beings.*
ॐ माधवाय स्वाहा ।
*Salutations to Mādhava, the Lord of Goddess Lakshmi and the source of divine sweetness and knowledge.*
ॐ गोविन्दाय नमः ।
*Salutations to Govinda, the protector of cows, earth and all living beings.*
ॐ विष्णवे नमः ।
*Salutations to Vishnu, the all-pervading Lord who sustains the entire universe.*
ॐ मधुसूदनाय नमः ।
*Salutations to Madhusūdana, the destroyer of the demon Madhu and remover of evil forces.*
ॐ त्रिविक्रमाय नमः ।
*Salutations to Trivikrama, the Lord who conquered the three worlds with His divine steps.*
ॐ वामनाय नमः ।
*Salutations to Vāmana, the divine dwarf incarnation who restored righteousness.*
ॐ श्रीधराय नमः ।
*Salutations to Śrīdhara, the Lord who always carries Goddess Lakshmi upon His heart.*
ॐ हृषीकेशाय नमः ।
*Salutations to Hṛṣīkeśa, the master and controller of all senses.*
ॐ पद्मनाभाय नमः ।
*Salutations to Padmanābha, the Lord from whose navel the divine lotus of creation emerges.*
ॐ दामोदराय नमः ।
*Salutations to Dāmodara, the beloved Lord whose divine childhood pastimes are filled with devotion.*
ॐ सङ्कर्षणाय नमः ।
*Salutations to Saṅkarṣaṇa, the divine form representing strength and cosmic power.*
ॐ वासुदेवाय नमः ।
*Salutations to Vāsudeva, the Supreme Lord who resides in all beings.*
ॐ प्रद्युम्नाय नमः ।
*Salutations to Pradyumna, the divine manifestation of wisdom and spiritual energy.*
ॐ अनिरुद्धाय नमः ।
*Salutations to Aniruddha, the unconquerable Lord who protects devotees.*
ॐ पुरुषोत्तमाय नमः ।
*Salutations to Puruṣottama, the Supreme Divine Person beyond all existence.*
ॐ अधोक्षजाय नमः ।
*Salutations to Adhokṣaja, the Lord beyond material perception and worldly limitations.*
ॐ नारसिंहाय नमः ।
*Salutations to Narasiṃha, the divine half-man half-lion incarnation who protects devotees.*
ॐ अच्युताय नमः ।
*Salutations to Acyuta, the infallible and eternal Lord who never falls from His divine nature.*
ॐ जनार्दनाय नमः ।
*Salutations to Janārdana, the Lord who protects people and removes their difficulties.*
ॐ उपेन्द्राय नमः ।
*Salutations to Upendra, the divine form of Lord Vishnu associated with His Vāmana incarnation.*
ॐ हरये नमः ।
*Salutations to Hari, the remover of sins, suffering and worldly bondage.*
ॐ श्रीकृष्णाय नमः ।
*Salutations to Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa, the embodiment of divine love, wisdom and supreme bliss.*

दीपाराधनम्

दीपस्त्वं ब्रह्मरूपोऽसि ज्योतिषां प्रभुरव्ययः ।
सौभाग्यं देहि पुत्रांश्च सर्वान् कामांश्च देहि मे ॥

भो दीप देवि रूपस्त्वं कर्मसाक्षी ह्यविघ्नकृत् ।
यावत्पूजां करिष्यामि तावत् त्वं सुस्थिरो भव ॥

दीपाराधन मुहूर्तः सुमुहूर्तोऽस्तु ॥
*O sacred lamp, You are the embodiment of Brahman and the eternal Lord of all lights. Grant me good fortune, children, and fulfillment of all righteous desires. O Divine Lamp, You are the witness of all actions and the remover of obstacles. May You remain steady and bright throughout this worship. May this moment of lamp worship become highly auspicious.*

भूतोच्छाटनम्

उत्तिष्ठन्तु भूतपिशाचाः ये एते भूमिभारकाः ।
एतेषामविरोधेन ब्रह्मकर्म समारभे ॥

अपसर्पन्तु ते भूताः ये भूताः भूमिसंस्थिताः ।
ये भूताः विघ्नकर्तारस्ते गच्छन्तु शिवाज्ञया ॥
*May all spirits and negative energies that create disturbances move away. Without causing harm to anyone, I begin this sacred spiritual act. May all beings that create obstacles depart by the command and grace of Lord Shiva.*

प्राणायामः

ॐ भूः ।
ॐ भुवः ।
ॐ सुवः ।
ॐ महः ।
ॐ जनः ।
ॐ तपः ।
ॐ सत्यम् ।

ॐ तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं
भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि ।
धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात् ॥

ॐ आपो ज्योती रसोऽमृतं ब्रह्म
भूर्भुवः सुवरोम् ॥
*The sacred syllables Bhūḥ, Bhuvaḥ, Suvaḥ and the higher spiritual realms are remembered during Prāṇāyāma. We meditate upon the divine radiance of Savitṛ, the Supreme Source of light, who inspires and guides our intellect towards truth. Water, light, essence, immortality and Brahman represent the divine reality that pervades all existence.*

सङ्कल्पः

मम उपात्त समस्त दुरितक्षय द्वारा श्रीपरमेश्वर प्रीत्यर्थं,
मम / अस्माकं सहकुटुम्बस्य क्षेम-स्थैर्य-धैर्य-वीर्य-विजय-अभय-आयुः-आरोग्य-ऐश्वर्य-अभिवृद्ध्यर्थं,
धर्मार्थ-काम-मोक्ष-चतुर्विध-पुरुषार्थ-फल-सिद्ध्यर्थं,
सर्वाभीष्ट-सिद्ध्यर्थं,
श्री इष्ट देवता-प्रीत्यर्थं,
यावच्छक्ति ध्यान-आवाहनादि-षोडशोपचार-पूजां करिष्ये ॥

तदङ्ग कलशाराधनं करिष्ये ॥
*With the intention of removing all accumulated sins and obstacles, and for the pleasure of Lord Parameshwara, I perform this worship. May my family be blessed with well-being, stability, courage, strength, victory, fearlessness, long life, health and prosperity. May I attain the four goals of human life — Dharma (righteousness), Artha (prosperity), Kāma (rightful desires) and Moksha (liberation). For the fulfillment of all righteous wishes and to please my chosen deity, I perform this sixteen-step worship according to my ability. Now I begin the worship of the sacred Kalasha as part of this ritual.*

कलशाराधनम्

कलशे गन्ध पुष्पाक्षतैरभ्यर्च्य ।
कलशे उदकं पूरयित्वा ।
कलशस्योपरि हस्तं निधाय ।

कलशस्य मुखे विष्णुः कण्ठे रुद्रः समाश्रितः ।
मूले त्वस्य स्थितो ब्रह्मा मध्ये मातृगणाः स्मृताः ॥

कुक्षौ तु सागराः सर्वे सप्तद्वीपा वसुन्धरा ।
ऋग्वेदोऽथ यजुर्वेदः सामवेदो ह्यथर्वणः ॥

अङ्गैश्च सहिताः सर्वे कलशाम्बु समाश्रिताः ॥
*After worshipping the Kalasha with sandal paste, flowers and sacred rice, fill it with pure water and place the hand over it. Lord Vishnu resides at the mouth of the Kalasha, Lord Rudra at its neck, Lord Brahma at its base, and the divine Mothers in its middle. All oceans, the seven continents, the sacred earth, and the four Vedas along with their branches are believed to be present within the sacred water of the Kalasha.*
गङ्गे च यमुने चैव गोदावरी सरस्वती ।
नर्मदे सिन्धु कावेरी जलेऽस्मिन् सन्निधिं कुरु ॥

कावेरी तुङ्गभद्रा च कृष्णवेणी च गौतमी ।
भागीरथीति विख्याताः पञ्चगङ्गाः प्रकीर्तिताः ॥
*O sacred rivers Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Saraswati, Narmada, Sindhu and Kaveri, may your divine presence be established in this water. The holy rivers Kaveri, Tungabhadra, Krishna, Gautami and Bhagirathi are remembered as the sacred Panchaganga rivers.*
आयान्तु देवपूजार्थं मम दुरितक्षयकारकाः ।
कलशोदकेन पूजा द्रव्याणि सम्प्रोक्ष्य,
देवं सम्प्रोक्ष्य, आत्मानं च सम्प्रोक्ष्य ॥
*May these sacred divine energies come for the purpose of worship and remove my sins and difficulties. Using the holy water from the Kalasha, I sanctify the worship materials, the deity and myself.*

शङ्खपूजा

शङ्खं चन्द्रार्क दैवतं मध्ये वरुण देवताम् ।
पृष्ठे प्रजापतिं विन्द्यादग्रे गङ्गा सरस्वतीम् ॥

त्रैलोक्ये यानि तीर्थानि वासुदेवस्य आज्ञया ।
शङ्खे तिष्ठन्तु विप्रेन्द्राः तस्मात् शङ्खं प्रपूजयेत् ॥

ॐ शङ्खाय नमः ।
ॐ धवलाय नमः ।
ॐ पाञ्चजन्याय नमः ।
ॐ शङ्खदेवताभ्यो नमः ।

सकलपूजार्थे अक्षतान् समर्पयामि ॥
*The conch is considered sacred, with the Moon and Sun as its divine energies, Varuna as its presiding deity in the middle, Prajapati at its back, and the holy rivers Ganga and Saraswati at its front. All sacred pilgrimage places of the three worlds reside in the conch by the command of Lord Vasudeva. Therefore, the conch is worshipped with devotion.*

*Salutations to the sacred conch, the pure white conch, the divine Panchajanya conch and all deities associated with the conch. I offer sacred rice for the purpose of worship.*

घण्टानादः

आगमार्थं तु देवानां गमनार्थं तु राक्षसाम् ।
घण्टारवं करोम्यादौ देवताह्वान लाञ्छनम् ॥

ॐ घण्टादेवताभ्यो नमः ।
सकलोपचार पूजार्थे अक्षतान् समर्पयामि ॥
*I ring this bell at the beginning of the worship to invite the divine beings and to drive away negative energies. The sound of the bell is considered an auspicious symbol of invoking the presence of the deities. Salutations to the deity of the sacred bell. I offer sacred rice for the complete worship.*

श्री महागणपति पूजा

ॐ गणानां त्वा गणपतिं हवामहे
कविं कवीनामुपमश्रवस्तमम् ।
ज्येष्ठराजं ब्रह्मणां ब्रह्मणस्पत
आ नः शृण्वन्नूतिभिः सीद सादनम् ॥

सुमुखश्चैकदन्तश्च कपिलो गजकर्णकः ।
लम्बोदरश्च विकटो विघ्नराजो गणाधिपः ॥

धूमकेतुर्गणाध्यक्षः फालचन्द्रो गजाननः ।
वक्रतुण्डः शूर्पकर्णो हेरम्बः स्कन्दपूर्वजः ॥
*We invoke Lord Ganesha, the leader of all divine groups, the wisest among the wise, the most glorious and the lord of sacred knowledge. May He listen to our prayers and bless us with His divine presence.*

*Salutations to Lord Ganesha who has beautiful face, one tusk, a reddish complexion, elephant-like ears, a large belly, a powerful form, the remover of obstacles, the lord of divine beings, the one with a crescent moon on His forehead, the elephant-faced Lord, the one with a curved trunk, and the elder brother of Lord Skanda.*
ॐ श्रीमहागणपतये नमः ।

ध्यायामि । आवाहयामि । आसनं समर्पयामि ।

पाद्यं समर्पयामि । अर्घ्यं समर्पयामि । आचमनीयं समर्पयामि ।

स्नानं समर्पयामि । वस्त्रं समर्पयामि । यज्ञोपवीतं समर्पयामि ।

गन्धं समर्पयामि । पुष्पाणि समर्पयामि ।

धूपमाघ्रापयामि । दीपं दर्शयामि ।

नैवेद्यं समर्पयामि । ताम्बूलं समर्पयामि ।

नीराजनं समर्पयामि । मन्त्रपुष्पं समर्पयामि ।

प्रदक्षिण नमस्कारान् समर्पयामि ॥
*Salutations to Lord Sri Mahaganapati. I meditate upon You, invoke Your divine presence and offer You a sacred seat.*

*I offer water for washing Your feet, respectful offerings, water for purification, sacred bath, divine garments and the holy thread.*

*I offer sandal paste, flowers, incense, lamp, food offering, betel leaves, sacred light offering, mantra flowers and respectful circumambulation with prostration.*

षोडशोपचार पूजा

इष्ट देवता ध्यानम्

ॐ श्री इष्ट देवतायै नमः ।

ध्यायामि । ध्यानं समर्पयामि ॥
*Salutations to the chosen deity. I meditate upon the divine form of my beloved deity and offer this meditation with devotion.*

आवाहनम्

ॐ श्री इष्ट देवतायै नमः ।

आवाहयामि । स्थापयामि । पूजयामि ॥
*Salutations to the chosen deity. I invite the divine presence, establish the deity and offer worship with devotion.*

आसनम्

रत्नसिंहासनं चारु प्रीत्यर्थं प्रतिगृह्यताम् ।

ॐ श्री इष्ट देवतायै नमः ।
आसनं समर्पयामि ॥
*O Divine Lord/Lady, please accept this beautiful jeweled throne offered with love and devotion. I offer a sacred seat for Your divine presence.*

पाद्यम्

पाद्यं गृहाण देवेश पावनं पुण्य वर्धनम् ।

ॐ श्री इष्ट देवतायै नमः ।
पादयोः पाद्यं समर्पयामि ॥
*O Lord of all divine beings, please accept this holy water offered for washing Your sacred feet. May it increase purity and spiritual merit.*

अर्घ्यम्

गन्ध-पुष्पाक्षतैर्युक्तं अर्घ्यं भक्त्या निवेदितम् ।

ॐ श्री इष्ट देवतायै नमः ।
हस्तयोः अर्घ्यं समर्पयामि ॥
*I offer this respectful offering containing fragrance, flowers and sacred rice with devotion. May this arghya be accepted by the divine hands of the deity.*

आचमनीयम्

मन्दाकिन्यास्तु यद्वारि सर्वपापहरं शुभम् ।
तदिदं कल्पितं देव सम्यगाचम्यतां प्रभो ॥

ॐ श्री इष्ट देवतायै नमः ।
मुखे आचमनीयं समर्पयामि ॥
*O Divine Lord, this water is as sacred and pure as the waters of the celestial river Mandakini. Please accept this water for purification and refreshment.*

स्नानम्

गङ्गा सरस्वती रेवा पयोष्णी नर्मदा तथा ।
स्नापयामि मया भक्त्या प्रसन्नो भव सर्वदा ॥

ॐ श्री इष्ट देवतायै नमः ।
स्नानं समर्पयामि ॥
*O Divine Deity, I offer this sacred bath with devotion, invoking the purity of holy rivers like Ganga, Saraswati, Narmada and other sacred waters. May You always be pleased and bless me.*

वस्त्रम्

शीतवातोष्णसंत्राणं लज्जायाः रक्षणं परम् ।
देहालङ्करणं वस्त्रं गृहाण परमेश्वर ॥

ॐ श्री इष्ट देवतायै नमः ।
वस्त्रं समर्पयामि ॥
*O Supreme Lord, please accept these sacred clothes which protect the body from cold, heat and wind, and which represent purity and divine decoration.*

यज्ञोपवीतम्

यज्ञोपवीतं परमं पवित्रं
प्रजापतेर्यत्सहजं पुरस्तात् ।
आयुष्यं अग्र्यं प्रतिमुञ्च शुभ्रं
यज्ञोपवीतं बलमस्तु तेजः ॥

ॐ श्री इष्ट देवतायै नमः ।
यज्ञोपवीतं समर्पयामि ॥
*This sacred thread is supremely pure, originating from the divine source of creation. May it bestow long life, strength, purity and spiritual brilliance.*

गन्धम्

गन्धद्वारां दुराधर्षां नित्यपुष्टां करीषिणीम् ।

ॐ श्री इष्ट देवतायै नमः ।
दिव्यश्रीचन्दनं समर्पयामि ॥
*I offer divine sandal paste filled with fragrance and purity to the beloved deity. May this sacred fragrance bring auspiciousness and divine grace.*

पुष्पाणि

माल्यादीनि सुगन्धीनि मालत्यादीनि वै प्रभो ।
मयानीतानि पुष्पाणि गृहाण परमेश्वर ॥

ॐ श्री इष्ट देवतायै नमः ।
पुष्पाणि समर्पयामि ॥
*O Divine Lord, please accept these fragrant flowers and garlands offered with love and devotion.*

धूपम्

वनस्पतिरसोद्भूतो गन्धाढ्यो गन्ध उत्तमः ।
आघ्रेयः सर्वदेवानां धूपोऽयं प्रतिगृह्यताम् ॥

ॐ श्री इष्ट देवतायै नमः ।
धूपमाघ्रापयामि ॥
*This incense is made from the essence of sacred plants and carries a divine fragrance. May it be accepted by all divine beings.*

दीपम्

साज्यं त्रिवर्ति संयुक्तं वह्निना योजितं मया ।
गृहाण मङ्गलं दीपं त्रैलोक्यतिमिरापहम् ॥

ॐ श्री इष्ट देवतायै नमः ।
दीपं दर्शयामि ॥
*I offer this auspicious lamp filled with ghee and a sacred wick. May this divine light remove darkness from all three worlds and bring wisdom and blessings.*

स्नानम्

आपो हिष्ठा मयोभुवस्ताना ऊर्जे दधातन ।
महेरणाय चक्षसे ॥

यो वः शिवतमो रसस्तस्य भाजयतेह नः ।
उशतीरिव मातरः ॥

तस्मा अरङ्गमाम वो यस्य क्षयाय जिन्वथ ।
आपो जनयथा च नः ॥

ॐ श्री इष्ट देवतायै नमः ।
शुद्धोदक स्नानं समर्पयामि ॥

स्नानानन्तरं आचमनीयं समर्पयामि ॥
*O sacred waters, you are the source of happiness and nourishment. Bless us with strength, purity and divine vision. May your holy essence remove impurities and bring spiritual awakening.*

*I offer this pure sacred water bath to the chosen deity. After the bath, I offer water for purification.*

वस्त्रम्

वस्त्रयुग्मं च दिव्यं च शोभनं प्रीति वर्धनम् ।

ॐ श्री इष्ट देवतायै नमः ।
वस्त्रं समर्पयामि ॥
*I offer a pair of divine and beautiful garments to the chosen deity. May these sacred clothes bring joy and represent my devotion and respect.*

यज्ञोपवीतम्

यज्ञोपवीतं परमं पवित्रं प्रजापतेर्यत्सहजं पुरस्तात् ।
आयुष्यमग्र्यं प्रतिमुञ्च शुभ्रं यज्ञोपवीतं बलमस्तु तेजः ॥

ॐ श्री इष्ट देवतायै नमः ।
यज्ञोपवीतं समर्पयामि ॥
*This sacred thread is supremely pure and originated from the divine creator Prajapati. May it grant longevity, strength, purity and spiritual brilliance.*

गन्धम्

श्रीखण्डं चन्दनं दिव्यं गन्धाढ्यं सुमनोहरम् ।
विलेपनं सुरश्रेष्ठ प्रीत्यर्थं प्रतिगृह्यताम् ॥

ॐ श्री इष्ट देवतायै नमः ।
गन्धं समर्पयामि ॥
*O Divine One, please accept this sacred sandal paste which is fragrant, pure and pleasing. I offer it with devotion for Your divine pleasure.*

अर्चना

अक्षतान् धवळान् दिव्यान् पुष्पाणि च सुगन्धीनि ।
भक्त्या दत्तानि गृह्यन्तां सर्वदेवाः प्रसीदत ॥

ॐ श्री इष्ट देवतायै नमः ।
अष्टोत्तर शत नामावली पूजां समर्पयामि ।

अक्षतान् पुष्पाणि च समर्पयामि ॥
*I offer sacred rice grains and fragrant flowers with devotion. May all divine beings accept these offerings and bless me.*

*I offer the worship of the 108 sacred names of the chosen deity along with flowers and sacred rice.*

धूपम्

वनस्पत्युद्भवैर्दिव्यैः नानागन्धैः सुसंयुतः ।
आघ्रेयः सर्वदेवानां धूपोऽयं प्रतिगृह्यताम् ॥

ॐ श्री इष्ट देवतायै नमः ।
धूपमाघ्रापयामि ॥
*This divine incense is prepared from sacred plants and filled with beautiful fragrances. May this offering be accepted by all divine beings.*

दीपम्

साज्यं त्रिवर्ति संयुक्तं वह्निना योजितं प्रियम् ।
गृहाण मङ्गलं दीपं त्रैलोक्य तिमिरापहम् ॥

ॐ श्री इष्ट देवतायै नमः ।
दीपं दर्शयामि ॥
*O Divine Deity, please accept this auspicious lamp filled with ghee and a sacred wick. May this divine light remove the darkness of the three worlds and illuminate wisdom and purity.*

नैवेद्यम्

नैवेद्यं गृह्यतां देव भक्त्या सम्पादितं मया ।
इदं फलं च पानीयं सर्वोपचार संयुक्तम् ॥

ॐ भूर्भुवः सुवः ।
तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि ।
धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात् ॥

सत्यं त्वा ऋतेन परिषिञ्चामि ।
अमृतमस्तु । अमृतोपस्तरणमसि ॥

ॐ प्राणाय स्वाहा ।
ॐ अपानाय स्वाहा ।
ॐ व्यानाय स्वाहा ।
ॐ उदानाय स्वाहा ।
ॐ समानाय स्वाहा ॥

मध्ये मध्ये पानीयं समर्पयामि ।
अमृतापिधानमसि ।
उत्तरापोशनं समर्पयामि ।

हस्तौ प्रक्षालयामि ।
पादौ प्रक्षालयामि ।
शुद्धाचमनीयं समर्पयामि ॥

ॐ श्री इष्ट देवतायै नमः ।
नैवेद्यं समर्पयामि ॥
*O Divine Lord/Lady, please accept this food offering prepared by me with devotion, along with fruits and water.*

*I invoke the divine Gayatri mantra and offer this sacred food with purity. May this offering become immortal nectar by Your divine grace.*

*I offer this food to the five vital energies — Prana, Apana, Vyana, Udana and Samana. After the offering, I offer water for purification of hands, feet and sacred sipping.*

ताम्बूलम्

पूगीफलैश्च कर्पूरैः नागवल्लीदलैर्युतम् ।
मुक्ताचूर्ण समायुक्तं ताम्बूलं प्रतिगृह्यताम् ॥

ॐ श्री इष्ट देवतायै नमः ।
ताम्बूलं समर्पयामि ॥
*I offer sacred betel leaves along with areca nut, camphor and fragrant ingredients with devotion. May this offering be accepted by the divine deity.*

नीराजनम्

नानादीप समायुक्तं नीराजनं मनोहरम् ।
अज्ञान तिमिर ध्वंसि गृह्यतां भक्तिपूर्वकम् ॥

ॐ श्री इष्ट देवतायै नमः ।
नीराजनं समर्पयामि ॥
*I offer this beautiful waving of sacred lights containing many lamps with devotion. May this divine light destroy the darkness of ignorance and bless me with spiritual wisdom.*

मन्त्रपुष्पम्

योऽपां पुष्पं वेद ।
पुष्पवान् प्रजावान् पशुमान् भवति ।

चन्द्रमा वा अपां पुष्पम् ।
पुष्पवान् प्रजावान् पशुमान् भवति ।

य एवं वेद ॥

ॐ श्री इष्ट देवतायै नमः ।
मन्त्रपुष्पं समर्पयामि ॥
*One who understands the sacred essence of the waters becomes blessed with prosperity, children and abundance. The Moon is considered the divine flower of the cosmic waters. I offer this sacred mantra flower to the chosen deity.*

दीपम्

साज्यं त्रिवर्ति संयुक्तं वह्निना योजितं प्रियम् ।
गृहाण मङ्गलं दीपं त्रैलोक्य तिमिरापहम् ॥

ॐ श्री इष्ट देवतायै नमः ।
दीपं दर्शयामि ॥
*O Divine Deity, please accept this auspicious lamp filled with ghee and a sacred wick. May this divine light remove the darkness of the three worlds and spread wisdom, purity and blessings.*

नैवेद्यम्

नैवेद्यं गृह्यतां देव भक्त्या सम्पादितं मया ।
इदं फलं च पानीयं सर्वोपचार संयुक्तम् ॥

ॐ भूर्भुवः सुवः ।
तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि ।
धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात् ॥

सत्यं त्वा ऋतेन परिषिञ्चामि ।
अमृतमस्तु । अमृतोपस्तरणमसि ॥

ॐ प्राणाय स्वाहा ।
ॐ अपानाय स्वाहा ।
ॐ व्यानाय स्वाहा ।
ॐ उदानाय स्वाहा ।
ॐ समानाय स्वाहा ॥

मध्ये मध्ये पानीयं समर्पयामि ।
अमृतापिधानमसि ।
उत्तरापोशनं समर्पयामि ।

हस्तौ प्रक्षालयामि ।
पादौ प्रक्षालयामि ।
शुद्धाचमनीयं समर्पयामि ॥

ॐ श्री इष्ट देवतायै नमः ।
नैवेद्यं समर्पयामि ॥
*O Divine Lord/Lady, please accept this food offering prepared by me with devotion, along with fruits and sacred water.*

*I offer this sacred food after invoking the divine Gayatri mantra. May this offering become pure and blessed by divine grace.*

*I offer this food to the five vital energies — Prana, Apana, Vyana, Udana and Samana. I offer water for purification after the sacred offering.*

ताम्बूलम्

पूगीफलैश्च कर्पूरैः नागवल्लीदलैर्युतम् ।
मुक्ताचूर्ण समायुक्तं ताम्बूलं प्रतिगृह्यताम् ॥

ॐ श्री इष्ट देवतायै नमः ।
ताम्बूलं समर्पयामि ॥
*I offer sacred betel leaves along with areca nut, camphor and fragrant ingredients with devotion. May this humble offering be accepted by the divine deity.*

नीराजनम्

नानादीपसमायुक्तं नीराजनं मनोहरम् ।
अज्ञान तिमिर ध्वंसि गृह्यतां भक्तिपूर्वकम् ॥

ॐ श्री इष्ट देवतायै नमः ।
नीराजनं समर्पयामि ॥
*I offer this beautiful sacred light ceremony with many lamps. May this divine light remove the darkness of ignorance and bless me with spiritual knowledge.*

मन्त्रपुष्पम्

योऽपां पुष्पं वेद ।
पुष्पवान् प्रजावान् पशुमान् भवति ।

चन्द्रमा वा अपां पुष्पम् ।
पुष्पवान् प्रजावान् पशुमान् भवति ।

य एवं वेद ॥

ॐ श्री इष्ट देवतायै नमः ।
मन्त्रपुष्पं समर्पयामि ॥
*One who knows the sacred essence of the cosmic waters becomes blessed with prosperity, abundance and divine blessings. The Moon is regarded as the sacred flower of the waters. I offer this mantra flower at the feet of the chosen deity.*

प्रदक्षिणम्

यानि कानि च पापानि जन्मान्तर कृतानि च ।
तानि तानि प्रणश्यन्ति प्रदक्षिण पदे पदे ॥

ॐ श्री इष्ट देवतायै नमः ।
प्रदक्षिण नमस्कारान् समर्पयामि ॥
*Whatever sins have been committed by me in this birth or previous births, may all those sins be destroyed with every step taken during this sacred circumambulation around the deity.*

नमस्कारः

उरसा शिरसा दृष्ट्या मनसा वचसा तथा ।
पद्भ्यां कराभ्यां कर्णाभ्यां प्रणामोऽष्टाङ्ग उच्यते ॥

ॐ श्री इष्ट देवतायै नमः ।
नमस्कारान् समर्पयामि ॥
*The eight-fold prostration is performed with the chest, head, eyes, mind, speech, feet, hands and ears. I offer my respectful salutations to the chosen deity with complete devotion.*

सर्वोपचाराः

ॐ श्री इष्ट देवतायै नमः ।

छत्रं समर्पयामि ।
चामरं समर्पयामि ।
गीतं श्रावयामि ।
नृत्यं दर्शयामि ।

समस्त राजोपचारान् देवोपचारान् समर्पयामि ॥
*I offer the royal and divine services to the chosen deity. I offer the sacred umbrella, fan, devotional music and dance as expressions of love and reverence.*

क्षमाप्रार्थना

मन्त्रहीनं क्रियाहीनं भक्तिहीनं सुरेश्वर ।
यत्पूजितं मया देव परिपूर्णं तदस्तु ते ॥

कायेन वाचा मनसेन्द्रियैर्वा
बुद्ध्यात्मना वा प्रकृतेः स्वभावात् ।
करोमि यद्यत् सकलं परस्मै
नारायणायेति समर्पयामि ॥

अनया ध्यान-आवाहनादि-षोडशोपचार पूजया
श्री इष्ट देवता सुप्रीता सुप्रसन्ना वरदा भवतु ॥
*O Lord, please forgive any mistakes made during this worship due to lack of proper mantras, actions or devotion. May whatever has been offered by me become complete by Your grace.*

*Whatever I do through my body, speech, mind, senses, intellect or natural actions, I surrender everything to the Supreme Lord Narayana.*

*May the chosen deity be pleased, gracious and bestow blessings through this sixteen-step worship.*

उद्वासनम्

ॐ श्री इष्ट देवतायै नमः ।

यथास्थानं उद्वासयामि ।
शोभनार्थे क्षेमाय पुनरागमनाय च ॥
*O Divine Deity, I respectfully request You to return to Your divine abode. May Your blessings remain with us, and may You kindly return again whenever invoked with devotion.*

प्रसाद ग्रहणम्

अकालमृत्युहरणं सर्वव्याधिनिवारणम् ।
समस्तपापक्षयकरं देवता पादोदकं शुभम् ॥

श्री इष्ट देवता प्रसादं शिरसा गृह्णामि ॥

ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥

ॐ तत्सत् ब्रह्मार्पणमस्तु ॥
*The sacred water from the feet of the deity removes untimely death, destroys diseases and eliminates sins. I respectfully receive the divine blessing and sacred offering of the chosen deity upon my head.*

*May there be peace, peace and peace everywhere. I surrender this entire worship to the Supreme Absolute Brahman.*
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