Office Opening Pooja is a traditional Hindu ritual performed to seek the blessings of deities for the success and prosperity of a new office or business establishment. It is conducted to ensure a smooth start, ward off negative influences, and invite positive energies into the workspace. This pooja is often carried out on the day the office officially opens or shortly before beginning operations.
Key Features
Timing and Dates:- Perform the pooja on an auspicious day, known as muhurta, which is determined based on Hindu astrology. Common days include Mondays, Fridays, or any other day deemed favorable.
Preparation:
Clean the Office Space:- Ensure the office is clean and organized.
Gather Pooja Items:- Ganesh idol or image, Kalash (sacred water pitcher), Diya (oil lamp) and incense sticks, Flowers, fruits, and sweets, Rice, turmeric powder, vermilion, and kumkum, New cloth or saree for the deity, Pooja thali (plate) with various offerings
Steps for Performing Office Opening Pooja
Setup the Pooja Space:- Choose a clean and central area in the office for the pooja, ideally near the entrance or in the reception area.
Perform Ganesh Pooja:- Light the diya and incense sticks, Place an idol or image of Lord Ganesha on the pooja platform, Offer flowers, fruits, and sweets to Lord Ganesha.
Kalash Pooja:
Kalash Setup:- Fill the Kalash with water and place it on the altar. Decorate it with mango leaves and a coconut on top.
Prayers:- Perform the Kalash pooja, invoking blessings for prosperity and success in the business.
Main Pooja Rituals:
Offerings:- Offer rice, turmeric powder, and vermilion to the deities. You may also offer new items such as stationery or office supplies.
Aarti:- Perform aarti (waving of the lighted lamp) around the pooja space while singing devotional songs.
Chanting and Prayers:- "Om Namah Shivaya" (for general blessings), "Lakshmi Ashtakshara Mantra" (for wealth and prosperity): "Om Shreem Mahalakshmyei Namah"
Office Inspection:- If possible, do a quick check of the office’s key areas like the reception, main workstations, and meeting rooms to ensure everything is in place.
Distribution of Prasad:- Offer prasad (food offerings) to employees, guests, and any visitors present during the pooja.
Conclusion:- Express gratitude to the deities and seek their blessings for a successful and prosperous business journey.
Additional Tips
Documentation:- Ensure that any legal and business documents are in order before starting the pooja.
Vastu Considerations:- Follow Vastu Shastra guidelines if applicable, such as placing the pooja area in the northeast direction and ensuring the office layout is harmonious.
Regular Maintenance:- Establish regular practices for maintaining a positive work environment, including periodic rituals or poojas.
Performing an Office Opening Pooja is a meaningful way to mark the beginning of a new business venture, seeking divine blessings for success, prosperity, and smooth operations in the new office.
In this package 1 Panditji will be there, this package is recommended for those who are looking for simple and short puja for New office, Restaurants, any New shop openings etc.
In Basic Plus package 2 Vedic pandits will be there, More number of Vedis/mandals will be put, more number of mantra aahutis will be performed and Puja goes on for 2:00 to 2:30 hrs.
In premium package, 5 pandits will be there, More number of Vedis/mandals are put, more mantra aahutis, Vastu jaap, Mahamrityunjaya Jaap, Durga Saptashati Path, Srisukta & Purush sukta path are chanted, Puja goes for 4 hrs.