Guided45 min
Gṛha Pravesh
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Step 1: Vāstu Pūjā
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Ācamanaḥ
Purification ritual · Daily
10 min4 steps5 materials
Materials needed
Water in a pañca-pātrī (set of five cups)Śuci (a small spoon or scoop)Tīrtha (holy water) or gangājal (Ganges water)Āsana (seat or mat)Hands and mouth for sipping and rinsing
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Step 1 — Sipping water
Sip water from the pañca-pātrī three times to purify the mouth and throat, preparing the body for spiritual practice by cleansing the gateway of the life force.
Step 2 — Rinsing the hands
Rinse the hands with water from the pañca-pātrī to cleanse them of any impurities, ensuring the hands are pure for the ritual and other spiritual practices.
Step 3 — Washing the feet
Wash the feet or at least the toes to cleanse and ground the body, symbolizing the washing away of worldly impurities and connecting with the earth element.
Step 4 — Mantra recitation
Recite the Ācamana mantra, such as 'Ācamanaṃ Ācamanaṃ Ācamanaṃ' or the Praṇāma mantra, to invoke the divine presence and establish a pure intention for the ritual and subsequent practices.