About Pavamana Homam
Pavamana Homam uses the Pavamana Suktams of the Rig Veda, hymns chanted for purification. It is traditionally performed to purify a home, a person or a place, for example after a long illness, after a bereavement or before an important ceremony. The priest chants the Pavamana hymns while offering ghee and samidhas into the fire.
Pavamana Homam samagri list
- Darbha grass — 1 bundle
- 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 Pavamana Homam
Frequently asked questions
How much does Pavamana Homam cost?
Pavamana Homam with a verified Rutviju pandit starts from ₹11,000 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 Pavamana Homam be done over a live video call?
Yes. A verified pandit can perform Pavamana 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 Pavamana Homam?
The samagri list for Pavamana Homam has 21 items, shown on this page (Darbha grass, Homa kundam or bricks and sand, Samidhas (sacred firewood sticks) and more). You can arrange it yourself; anything else your pandit needs is confirmed when you book.
Which pandits perform Pavamana Homam?
10 verified pandits perform Pavamana Homam on Rutviju, including Acharya Vimal Guruji, Ajay Pandey, Alok Tripathi. You can choose one by language and experience when you book.