About Hayagreeva Homam
Hayagreeva Homam is offered to Lord Hayagreeva, the horse-faced form of Vishnu revered as the lord of knowledge and learning. Students and families commonly perform it before exams, at the start of studies or on Vidyarambham, praying for clarity, memory and focus. The ritual includes Ganapathi puja, kalasha sthapana and offerings into the fire with the Hayagreeva mantra.
Hayagreeva Homam samagri list
- Books and pens of the students — as needed
- Cardamom — 25 g
- Honey — 100 g
- Homa kundam or bricks and sand — 1 set
- Samidhas (sacred firewood sticks) — 1 bundle
- Ghee for the homam — 1 kg
- Homa dravyams (mixed herbs and grains) — 1 pack
- Navadhanyam (nine grains) — 1 pack
- Dry coconut halves for poornahuti — 2
- Silk cloth for poornahuti — 1
- Kalasham (copper or silver pot) — 1
- Coconuts — 5
- Mango leaves — 1 bunch
- Turmeric powder — 100 g
- Kumkum — 100 g
- Loose flowers — 1 kg
- Flower garlands — 2
- Betel leaves — 50
- Betel nuts — 25
- Bananas and fruits — 1 dozen + 5 varieties
- Camphor — 1 pack
- Incense sticks — 1 pack
- Cotton wicks — 1 pack
Verified pandits who perform Hayagreeva Homam
Frequently asked questions
How much does Hayagreeva Homam cost?
Hayagreeva Homam with a verified Rutviju pandit starts from ₹7,500 as pandit dakshina. 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.
Can Hayagreeva Homam be done over a live video call?
Yes. A verified pandit can perform Hayagreeva Homam for you on a live video call, with your sankalp, as well as at your home; the video puja costs ₹200 less than at home. Choose "Live video" when you book.
What samagri is needed for Hayagreeva Homam?
The samagri list for Hayagreeva Homam has 23 items, shown on this page (Books and pens of the students, Cardamom, Honey and more). You can arrange it yourself; anything else your pandit needs is confirmed when you book.
Which pandits perform Hayagreeva Homam?
12 verified pandits perform Hayagreeva Homam on Rutviju, including Acharya Vimal Guruji, Ajay Pandey, Alok Tripathi. You can choose one by language and experience when you book.