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
Swayamvara Parvathi Homam in Varanasi
Swayamvara Parvathi Homam is a South Indian homam offered to Goddess Parvathi, traditionally performed by families praying for a good marriage alliance. In Varanasi, it is usually booked by South Indian families living in or visiting the city.
A Pandit who follows South Indian vidhi performs the homam with the Swayamvara Parvathi mantras at your home or place of stay.
अग्निमीळे पुरोहितं यज्ञस्य देवमृत्विजम्।
होतारं रत्नधातमम्॥
Agnim īḷe purohitaṁ yajñasya devam ṛtvijam, hotāraṁ ratnadhātamam.
Why Varanasi
Why families choose Varanasi for Swayamvara Parvathi Homam
Kashi, where Shiva and Parvathi are worshipped together, is a meaningful place for a prayer centred on Goddess Parvathi.
Varanasi has South Indian Pandits, especially around Hanuman Ghat and Kedar Ghat, who know this homam's vidhi.
Local traditions & timing
- Tell us your tradition so a Pandit who performs this South Indian homam is arranged.
- Fridays and auspicious days are popular.
- A terrace suits the kund in compact homes.
Where it's performed
- Your home or terrace in Varanasi
- A guest house courtyard, where permitted
- Online homam with a Pandit, for families elsewhere
Planning tips
- Share the name, gotra and birth star of the person for whom the prayer is made.
- Fix a muhurat with the Pandit.
- Ask for samagri if you are visiting.
About Swayamvara Parvathi Homam
A homam to Goddess Parvati in her Swayamvara form, traditionally performed by families praying for a suitable life partner.
Duration
2 to 3 hours
Pricing
On enquiry
Online option
Available
Swayamvara Parvathi Homam in Varanasi: FAQs
Can Swayamvara Parvathi Homam be done in Varanasi?
Yes. We arrange a Pandit who follows South Indian vidhi for this homam at your home or place of stay.
Does the homam guarantee a marriage?
No. It is a traditional prayer, and families perform it with faith alongside their own efforts.
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