Guided45 min
Gṛha Pravesh
Entering a new home • One-time
Step 1: Vāstu Pūjā
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Intermediate
Rāmanavamī Pūjā
Celebrating Lord Rāma's birth · Spring equinox occasion
1 hour4 steps5 materials
Materials needed
Rāma mūrti or imageIncense sticksFlowers (especially marigold and rose)Fruits (such as bananas and apples)Ghee lamp
Step 1 of 425% complete
Step 1 — Sthāpana
Establish the deity by placing the Rāma mūrti or image on a clean altar, invoking the divine presence to reside within it for the duration of the pūjā.
Step 2 — Ācamanam
Purify the hands and mouth by sipping and sprinkling water, to cleanse the body and mind before beginning the ritual, ensuring a pure and respectful approach to worship.
Step 3 — Arghya Pradānam
Offer water to Lord Rāma as a symbol of reverence and respect, signifying the washing away of impurities and the cultivation of a pure heart and mind.
Step 4 — Naivedyam
Present an offering of fruits and other edible items, symbolizing the surrender of worldly attachments and the expression of gratitude for the blessings received from the divine.