The ritual bathing of the Shivling with milk, water, honey and other offerings while Pandits chant the Rudri (Sri Rudram), one of the most loved Shiva pujas.
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Varanasi · Kashi · Banaras
Chandi Homam in Varanasi
Chandi Homam invokes the Divine Mother through the verses of the Durga Saptashati. In Varanasi, a city with a strong Shakti tradition, families arrange it at home or at a hall, especially during Navratri.
A group of Pandits recites the Saptashati and offers ahutis into the fire, and the homam ends with purnahuti and aarti.
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु शक्तिरूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
Yā devī sarvabhūteṣu śaktirūpeṇa saṁsthitā, namastasyai namastasyai namastasyai namo namaḥ.
Why Varanasi
Why families choose Varanasi for Chandi Homam
Varanasi has well known Devi shrines such as Durga Kund and Sankata Devi, and Navratri is observed with great devotion across the city.
Kashi Pandits are experienced in the Saptashati path and can form the group of Pandits that a full Chandi Homam requires.
Local traditions & timing
- Navratri is the busiest time; book several weeks ahead for those days.
- A full Chandi Homam needs space for several Pandits and a larger kund; a hall or courtyard is ideal.
- PujaKarma is not affiliated with any temple; the homam is performed at a venue you choose.
Where it's performed
- A courtyard or terrace of your home
- A community hall or dharamshala
- Online sankalp for family members who cannot travel
Planning tips
- Tell us the format you prefer so the number of Pandits can be planned.
- Share names and gotra of the family for the sankalp.
- Plan prasad for all who attend, as the homam takes most of the day.
About Chandi Homam
A powerful fire ritual to Goddess Chandi, performed with verses of the Durga Saptashati for protection and strength.
Duration
4 to 6 hours, longer for extended formats
Pricing
On enquiry
Online option
Available
Chandi Homam in Varanasi: FAQs
How many Pandits are needed for Chandi Homam in Varanasi?
It depends on the format. A simple homam may need a few Pandits, while larger formats need more. The Pandit will explain the options.
Is Navratri the best time for Chandi Homam?
Navratri is very popular, but Ashtami, Navami and Fridays through the year are also chosen by many families.
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