About Udaka Shanti
Udaka Shanti is a Vedic ritual in which water in a kalasham is sanctified through the chanting of many Vedic hymns and then used to bless people and places. It is traditionally performed before griha pravesham, weddings, upanayanam and other samskaras, and to bring peace to a household during difficult times. It is usually conducted by a group of Vedic priests.
Udaka Shanti samagri list
- Rice (for the kalasham base) — 2 kg
- Darbha grass — 1 bundle
- New clothes for the family (optional) — as needed
- Turmeric powder — 100 g
- Kumkum — 100 g
- Sandalwood paste — 1 small pack
- Akshata (rice mixed with turmeric) — 250 g
- Loose flowers — 1 kg
- Flower garlands — 2
- Betel leaves — 50
- Betel nuts — 25
- Bananas — 1 dozen
- Fruits (5 varieties) — 5 of each
- Coconuts — 5
- Mango leaves — 1 bunch
- Kalasham (copper or silver pot) — 1
- Blouse piece or new cloth — 1
- Ghee — 250 g
- Cotton wicks — 1 pack
- Deepam (oil lamps) — 2
- Camphor — 1 pack
- Incense sticks — 1 pack
- Naivedyam (prasadam prepared at home) — 1 plate
Verified pandits who perform Udaka Shanti
Frequently asked questions
How much does Udaka Shanti cost?
Udaka Shanti 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.
What samagri is needed for Udaka Shanti?
The samagri list for Udaka Shanti has 23 items, shown on this page (Rice (for the kalasham base), Darbha grass, New clothes for the family (optional) and more). You can arrange it yourself; anything else your pandit needs is confirmed when you book.
Which pandits perform Udaka Shanti?
9 verified pandits perform Udaka Shanti on Rutviju, including Acharya Vimal Guruji, Alok Tripathi, Balram Purohit. You can choose one by language and experience when you book.