| 2008-09 India Homa Schedule Posted
The schedule for homas, pujas and abhishekams has been posted and devotees can now sponsor these sacred events.
The complete schedule is reproduced below, but additional general information can be found on the main Homas Introduction page.
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Krishna Jayanti Saligrama Puja & Abhishekam - August 23 2008
During this auspicious puja, abhishekam will be performed to the rare Krishna Salagrama, a naturally formed stone emblem containing the divine energy of Sri Krishna. The blessings from this puja bring immense happiness and spiritual bliss.
$29.00 |
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Ganesha Chaturthi Homa - September 3 2008
Sri Ganesha graciously removes all obstacles and hindrances from one’s worldly and spiritual life, allowing for success and fulfillment in all worthy endeavors.
$58.00 |
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Navaratri Homas & Abhishekas - Sep 30 to Oct 9 2008
During Navaratri, which literally means “nine nights,” Devi is worshipped in her three main forms as Sri Saraswati, Sri Lakshmi Devi, and Sri Durga Devi. Any meritorious acts performed during Navaratri bring every kind of blessing, including true devotion, spiritual knowledge, divine protection, and radiant energy.
The day following the nine days of Navaratri is known as “Vijayadasami,” which literally means “tenth day of victory.” This auspicious day celebrates the occasion of Divine Mother’s victory over all forces of evil, and it is the day on which our beloved Amma chose to incarnate in physical form.
To take advantage of the powerful energy of this time, numerous sacred homas and pujas will be performed in Amma’s presence at her Penusila Ashram. These ceremonies are very powerful in themselves, but by being performed in the sacred land of Penusila as well as in Amma’s divine presence, they become even more powerful.
Sponsorship packages range from $151 - $2631.
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Kartika Somavaras Siva Puja & Abhishekam - October 3, 10, 17, 24, and November 8
Kartika is the most auspicious month for worshipping Lord Siva, and Mondays are the most auspicious day of the week for His worship. The four Mondays in the month of Kartika are thus dedicated to the performance of abhishekam to Lord Siva. These abhishekas bring mental and physical health, long life, and protection from accidents and untimely death.
Sponsorship packages range from $28 - $145. |
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Diwali Sri Sukta & Dhana Lakshmi Homa - October 28 2008
Divali is known as the “Festival of Lights”, and on this day Sri Maha Lakshmi Devi rushes to bless all of Her children. The Sri Sukta and Sri Dhana Lakshmi Homas will be performed, as these ceremonies increase wealth and inner richness on all levels.
$58.00 |
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Vaikuntha Ekadasi Saligrama Puja & Abhishekam - January 7 2009
Vaikuntha is the heavenly abode of Lord Vishnu. On Vaikuntha Ekadasi, the doors of Vaikuntha open wide so that divine blessings can be showered upon the Earth. Abhishekam performed to Maha Vishnu Salagramas on this day is very auspicious for the fulfillment of one’s spiritual goals, and it is said that one who participates in this abhishekam will be blessed with liberation.
$58.00 |
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Sri Panchami Saraswati Devi Puja - January 31 2009
On this most auspicious day for puja to Sri Saraswati Devi, Mother Saraswati grants blessings for all educational and artistic pursuits. She also gives Her full grace for the attainment of the knowledge of Supreme Truth.
$29.00 |
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Magha Purnima Lalita Devi Puja & Abhishekam - February 9 2009
The full moon day in the month of Magha is very auspicious for puja to Sri Lalita Devi. On this day, Devi gives protection from illness and untimely death, removes all sins, and grants longevity so that one’s spiritual goals may be attained.
$29.00 |
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Maha Sivaratri Rudra Homa - February 23, 2009
Maha Sivaratri is the one night of the year when the full grace of Lord Siva showers down on the Earth. On this day, it is extremely auspicious to engage in spiritual practices in order to receive Lord Siva's grace.
For the sake of universal peace and welfare, the very powerful Sri Rudra Homa will be performed under Amma's guidance at Amma's Penusila Ashram. The Sri Rudra Homa is a very powerful fire ceremony that has the power to burn all negativity, including negative karma, unfavorable astrological influences, diseases, and mental disturbances.
When it is done on Maha Sivaratri, Lord Siva's blessings and compassion flow abundantly toward the entire world. Amma has stated that those who sponsor these ceremonies immediately receive the grace of Lord Siva, as well as true wealth, wisdom, peace, inner prosperity, virtue, and valor. In addition, all types of mental and physical health problems can be relieved.
Included in this year's Maha Sivaratri Homas will be the Sri Ganesha, Navagraha Shanti, Mrutyunjaya, Guru Graha Shanti, Lalita Trisati, and Ekadasavara Rudra Homas. These special homas shield and protect the participant from any adverse influences.
$58.00 |
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Maha Sivaratri Ekadasavara Rudra Abhishekam - February 23, 2009
The Ekadasavara Rudra Abhishekam is a special abhishekam in which eleven different ingredients are used to bathe a sacred Narmadeswara Siva Lingam.
These ingredients include milk, yogurt, ghee, coconut water, sugar cane juice, holy ash, Ganges water, pieces of fruits, sandal paste, sugar, and honey. During each offering, special Siva mantras are chanted in a specific way by the Vedic priests.
As a result, the offerings become tremendously charged with spiritual energy, and when the sacred ash is distributed as prasadam, those who receive it receive the direct blessings of Lord Siva's compassionate love.
$78.00 |
Om Shantih Shantih Shantihi
May All Be Peaceful
Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu
May All Be Happy
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