Vivah Badha Nivaran Puja in Varanasi

Vivah Badha Nivaran Puja samagri list

• Idols or pictures of Shiva and Parvati
• Kalash, mango leaves and coconut
• Roli, kumkum, haldi and chandan
• Akshat (unbroken rice)
• Red and yellow flowers, garlands
• Suhaag items (bangles, sindoor, bindi) as per custom
• Red chunri or cloth for the Goddess
• Bel patra for Lord Shiva
• Paan leaves, supari and cloves
• Diya, ghee and cotton wicks
• Incense sticks and camphor
• Fruits and sweets for prasad
• Havan samagri and ghee (if havan is included)

The Pandit confirms the final list for your family's vidhi, and Pandit ji can arrange the samagri in Varanasi at an additional cost, agreed after discussion.

Vivah Badha Nivaran Puja vidhi, step by step

1. 1Consultation and Muhurat. The Pandit understands the family’s concerns and, if desired, reviews the individual’s details to suggest a suitable date and vidhi.
2. 2Ganesh Puja and Sankalp. The puja begins with Lord Ganesha’s worship and a sankalp in the name and gotra of the individual.
3. 3Kalash Sthapana. A kalash is established to invoke the deities and sanctify the space.
4. 4Shiva Parvati or Gauri Puja. Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva are worshipped with flowers, offerings and mantras, following the family’s custom.
5. 5Navagraha Prayers. Prayers and mantras are offered to the Navagrahas, with emphasis as advised by the Pandit.
6. 6Havan (optional). Where included, a short havan is performed with offerings into the holy fire.
7. 7Aarti and Prasad. The puja concludes with aarti, prayers for the individual’s wellbeing and distribution of prasad.