Guided45 min
Gṛha Pravesh
Entering a new home • One-time
Step 1: Vāstu Pūjā
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Intermediate
Pradakṣiṇā
Circumambulation practice · Daily or Special occasions
30 min4 steps5 materials
Materials needed
Mala (rosary) for counting roundsCopper or silver water pot (for ritual hydration)Incense sticks (e.g., sandalwood or nagachampa)Sandalwood paste or holy ash (for anointing)Comfortable walking clothes and footwear
Step 1 of 425% complete
Step 1 — Preparation and Intention
Prepare yourself by purifying your mind and body, then set a clear intention for the Pradakṣiṇā practice, such as seeking spiritual growth, purification, or worldly success.
Step 2 — Initial Worship and Invocation
Begin by worshipping the deity or sacred site with a heartfelt invocation, using traditional prayers and mantras like the Maha Mrityunjaya mantra to invoke divine presence and protection.
Step 3 — Circumambulation with Awareness
Perform the circumambulation in a clockwise direction while maintaining mindfulness of your breath, steps, and the sacred energy surrounding the deity or site, using your mala to count the rounds.
Step 4 — Prostration and Offering
Periodically pause to prostrate and offer prayers, sandalwood paste, or incense sticks as a gesture of humility, gratitude, and devotion, reflecting on the transience of life and the permanence of the divine.