Durgakund · Varanasi
A Vedic fire ritual invoking Ayur Devata, traditionally performed on a birthday or janma nakshatra to pray for a long and healthy life. Book an experienced Pandit for your home or venue in Durgakund, Varanasi.
Overview
Ayushya Homam is a Vedic homam dedicated to Ayur Devata, the deity associated with lifespan (ayus). It is especially common in South Indian households, where it is traditionally performed on a child's first birthday and on birthdays reckoned by janma nakshatra, the lunar star under which a person was born.
Durgakund takes its name from the historic Durga temple and the large water tank, or kund, beside it. The area sits in south Varanasi between Bhelupur and Lanka, along the road that leads towards the Sankat Mochan Hanuman temple, and it has long been one of the most devotional parts of Kashi.
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्।
उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय माऽमृतात्॥
Oṁ tryambakaṁ yajāmahe sugandhiṁ puṣṭivardhanam, urvārukam iva bandhanān mṛtyor mukṣīya mā'mṛtāt.
Samagri can be arranged on request for delivery in Durgakund.
Yes. Share your location in Durgakund, your preferred date and your family's tradition on WhatsApp. We confirm a Pandit who can come to your home, apartment or venue in and around Durgakund, Varanasi, along with timing and pricing before you book.
For popular muhurat dates and festival seasons, it helps to enquire a week or two ahead where possible. For other dates, shorter notice is often manageable, we confirm availability on WhatsApp.
The cost depends on the vidhi, the number of Pandits, samagri and travel within Varanasi. We share a clear quote on WhatsApp after understanding your requirements, before you confirm anything.
Yes, many families prefer the birth star. The Pandit will confirm the date for the year.
It depends on the vidhi, the number of mantra repetitions, the number of Pandits, samagri and location. Share details on WhatsApp for a quote.
Traditionally it is done on the janma nakshatra in the birth month, which may fall on a different date from the calendar birthday. The Pandit can help find the correct date.
3 to 4 hours for a single complete path
Recitation of the 700 verses of the Devi Mahatmya from the Markandeya Purana, traditionally chanted during Navratri and in times of difficulty.
1.5 to 2 hours for Ghatasthapana; daily puja or path across nine days as agreed
The nine-night worship of Goddess Durga in her nine forms, beginning with Ghatasthapana and concluding with Kanya Pujan and Navami havan.
4 to 6 hours, longer for extended formats
A powerful fire ritual to Goddess Chandi, performed with verses of the Durga Saptashati for protection and strength.
Worship of Maa Durga, the protective form of the Divine Mother, performed at home or during Navratri with Saptashati recitation and aarti.
शुभं भवतु
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