Guided45 min
Gṛha Pravesh
Entering a new home • One-time
Step 1: Vāstu Pūjā
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Intermediate
Ṭīkā Darśana
Third-eye consecration · Special occasions
30 min4 steps5 materials
Materials needed
Kumkum or red sandalwood pasteAgnihotra cup or small bowlGhee or sesame oilIncense sticksHoly basil leaves
Step 1 of 425% complete
Step 1 — Pūjā Preparation
Prepare the pūjā area by cleaning and purifying it with ghee or sesame oil to create a sacred space for the ritual.
Step 2 — Ācamanam and Prāṇāyāma
Perform ācamanam, sipping water from the palm, and prāṇāyāma, controlled breathing, to calm and focus the mind.
Step 3 — Ṭīkā Application
Apply a small dot of kumkum or red sandalwood paste between the eyebrows, symbolizing the third eye and invoking higher consciousness.
Step 4 — Japa and Dhyāna
Chant a mantra, such as 'Om Śāntiḥ', and practice dhyāna, meditation, to connect with the divine and quiet the mind.