Vastu Dosh Nivaran Pooja (also known as Vastu Shanti Pooja) is a ritual performed to correct Vastu doshas, which are architectural and spatial imbalances in a property that can lead to various problems such as health issues, financial struggles, and disharmony in relationships. This pooja aims to harmonize the energies within a space, promoting peace, prosperity, and overall well-being.

Materials Needed:

Idol or Picture of Ganesha: Lord Ganesha is often worshiped to remove obstacles.

Puja Samagri: Flowers, incense sticks, diya (lamp), and fruits.

Rice: For offerings and to symbolize abundance.

Kumkum and Chandan: For applying on the idols and marking the altar.

Water and a small container: For purification (aachaman).

Sacred Thread (Mouli): To tie around the wrist during the pooja.

Prasad: Sweets or any offerings to distribute after the pooja.

Steps to Perform Vastu Dosh Nivaran Pooja:

Preparation:

Choose an auspicious day for the pooja, ideally on a Friday or during a full moon.

Clean the space thoroughly where the pooja will take place.

Purification:

Take a bath and wear clean clothes.

Light the diya and incense sticks to create a sacred atmosphere.

Offering:

Set up an altar with the idol or picture of Lord Ganesha.

Begin the pooja with the invocation by chanting:

"Om Gan Ganapataye Namah"

Offer fresh flowers, apply kumkum and chandan on the idol, and present fruits or sweets as prasad.

Homam (Fire Ritual):

If possible, perform a homam to invoke the blessings of the deities and purify the environment. This can include offerings of ghee and herbs into the sacred fire.

Aarti:

Perform Aarti in front of the idol while singing a hymn dedicated to Lord Ganesha.

Follow it with prayers for removing Vastu doshas and restoring harmony in the space.

Prasad Distribution:

Offer the prepared prasad to the idol and then distribute it among family and friends, ensuring everyone receives blessings.

Conclusion:

Conclude the pooja with gratitude, thanking the deities for their blessings.

Chant the mantra "Om Shanti Shantih" several times to end the ceremony.

Benefits of Vastu Dosh Nivaran Pooja:

Harmonizing Energies: Helps balance energies in the living space.

Improving Health: Promotes overall health and well-being of the occupants.

Enhancing Prosperity: Attracts financial stability and abundance.

Fostering Peace: Encourages harmonious relationships among family members.

Recurring Practice:

Regularly performing Vastu Dosh Nivaran Pooja, especially during significant lunar phases or after moving into a new space, can help maintain positive energy and mitigate any Vastu-related issues.

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