About Purusha Sukta Homam
Purusha Sukta Homam is built on the Purusha Suktam, the Rig Vedic hymn to the cosmic being, Lord Narayana. It is performed for the well-being of the family, traditionally by couples praying for healthy children, and during naming and other samskaras. The priest recites the Purusha Suktam while offering ghee and samidhas into the sacred fire.
Purusha Sukta Homam samagri list
- Tulasi leaves — 1 bunch
- Yellow cloth — 1
- 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 Purusha Sukta Homam
Frequently asked questions
How much does Purusha Sukta Homam cost?
Purusha Sukta Homam with a verified Rutviju pandit starts from ₹8,500 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 Purusha Sukta Homam be done over a live video call?
Yes. A verified pandit can perform Purusha Sukta 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 Purusha Sukta Homam?
The samagri list for Purusha Sukta Homam has 22 items, shown on this page (Tulasi leaves, Yellow cloth, Homa kundam or bricks and sand and more). You can arrange it yourself; anything else your pandit needs is confirmed when you book.
Which pandits perform Purusha Sukta Homam?
11 verified pandits perform Purusha Sukta Homam on Rutviju, including Acharya Vimal Guruji, Ajay Pandey, Alok Tripathi. You can choose one by language and experience when you book.