About Pratyangira Homam
Pratyangira Homam is dedicated to Goddess Pratyangira Devi, a protective form of the Divine Mother with a lion's face. Devotees perform it, often on Amavasya, praying for protection from negative energies, enemies and the evil eye. Dried red chillies, ghee and other traditional offerings are made into the fire with the Pratyangira mantras.
Pratyangira Homam samagri list
- Dried red chillies — 1 kg
- Red 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 Pratyangira Homam
Frequently asked questions
How much does Pratyangira Homam cost?
Pratyangira Homam with a verified Rutviju pandit starts from ₹15,000 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 Pratyangira Homam be done over a live video call?
Yes. A verified pandit can perform Pratyangira 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 Pratyangira Homam?
The samagri list for Pratyangira Homam has 22 items, shown on this page (Dried red chillies, Red 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 Pratyangira Homam?
10 verified pandits perform Pratyangira Homam on Rutviju, including Acharya Vimal Guruji, Ajay Pandey, Alok Tripathi. You can choose one by language and experience when you book.