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
Sri Chakra Puja in Varanasi
Kashi has long been a home of Shakta and Srividya practice, and the Devi is worshipped here as Annapurna, Vishalakshi and Durga. A Sri Chakra Puja lets a family honour the Divine Mother through her yantra form.
A Pandit trained in Srividya can perform Sri Chakra archana or a fuller Navavarana puja at your home or hotel, in the form suited to your family's practice.
वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ।
निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥
Vakratuṇḍa mahākāya sūryakoṭi samaprabha, nirvighnaṁ kuru me deva sarvakāryeṣu sarvadā.
Why Varanasi
Why families choose Varanasi for Sri Chakra (Navavarana) Puja
Families who keep a Sri Chakra at home sometimes bring it to Kashi for a special puja, feeling that worship in the city of Shiva and Shakti carries particular meaning.
Varanasi's tradition of Tantra and Agama scholarship means experienced Srividya upasakas can be found for Navavarana puja, which requires specific training.
Local traditions & timing
- Navratri, Purnima and Fridays are the most requested days.
- A full Navavarana puja is long; plan for a quiet space and a few hours.
- Tell us if you already have a Sri Chakra or need one arranged and energised.
Where it's performed
- Your home in Varanasi
- A quiet hotel room or guest house
- Online sankalp for families abroad
Planning tips
- Share whether you want a simple Lalita Trishati or Sahasranama archana or a full Navavarana puja.
- Keep kumkum, red flowers and naivedyam ready, or ask for samagri.
- Allow several hours for the full Navavarana form.
About Sri Chakra (Navavarana) Puja
Worship of the Divine Mother as Lalita Tripurasundari in the Sri Chakra, performed through its nine enclosures in the Sri Vidya tradition.
Duration
1.5 to 4 hours, depending on the form
Pricing
On enquiry
Online option
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Sri Chakra (Navavarana) Puja in Varanasi: FAQs
Do we need initiation to have a Sri Chakra Puja performed?
No. The Pandit performs the puja on your behalf with your sankalp. Families who wish to worship the Sri Chakra themselves are usually guided to seek initiation from a Guru.
Can you arrange a Sri Chakra for our home?
Yes. Tell us when you enquire, and the Pandit can arrange a Sri Chakra and perform the prana pratishtha before the puja.
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