About Dasa Mahavidya Homam
What is Dasa Mahavidya Homam?
Dasa Mahavidya Homam worships the ten wisdom goddesses — Kali, Tara, Shodashi, Bhuvaneshwari, Bhairavi, Chhinnamasta, Dhumavati, Bagalamukhi, Matangi and Kamala — in one homam, for protection, wisdom and spiritual growth.
Each Mahavidya governs a planet and a quality of life, so the combined homam is done for all-round protection and relief from strong graha doshas.
Benefits
- All-round protection
- Relief from graha doshas
- Wisdom and spiritual progress
When to perform
- Navaratri (especially Gupt Navaratri)
- Amavasya and Purnima
How Dasa Mahavidya Homam is performed
- Ganapati pooja and sankalpam
- Avahanam of the ten Mahavidyas
- Moola mantra homam for each goddess
- Purnahuti and harathi
Dasa Mahavidya Homam samagri list
- Homa kundam (the pandit can arrange) — 1
- Ghee — 1 kg
- Samidhas (dried twigs of palasha, peepal, mango) — 1 bundle
- Navadhanyam (nine grains) — 250 g
- Kalasham with mango leaves and coconut — 1
- Turmeric, kumkum and akshinthalu
- Flowers, fruits and betel leaves
- Purnahuti items: dry coconut, silk cloth, red cloth
Verified pandits who perform Dasa Mahavidya Homam
Do’s and don’ts
Do
- Keep a ventilated space or balcony for the homa kundam
- The person in whose name the homam is done should sit for the sankalpam
Avoid
Frequently asked questions
How much does Dasa Mahavidya Homam cost?
Dasa Mahavidya Homam with a verified Rutviju pandit starts from ₹21,000 as pandit dakshina, for about 4 to 5 hours. The price can be a little higher outside the metro cities, live video pujas cost less than a home visit, and the full bill is shown before you pay.
How many pandits are needed?
3 to 5 pandits trained in Devi upasana.
What samagri is needed for Dasa Mahavidya Homam?
The samagri list for Dasa Mahavidya Homam has 8 items, shown on this page (Homa kundam (the pandit can arrange), Ghee, Samidhas (dried twigs of palasha, peepal, mango) and more). You can arrange it yourself; anything else your pandit needs is confirmed when you book.
Which pandits perform Dasa Mahavidya Homam?
11 verified pandits perform Dasa Mahavidya Homam on Rutviju, including Acharya Vimal Guruji, Alok Tripathi, Balram Purohit. You can choose one by language and experience when you book.