Pooja & HOMAm
Pooja & Homam
Poojas and Homas are integral parts of Kerala's spiritual and religious traditions, rooted in Vedic rituals.
Pooja: These are ceremonial prayers and offerings made to deities, performed to seek blessings, protection, and prosperity. In Kerala, Poojas are often carried out in temples and homes, with offerings like flowers, lamps, and incense. Some common Poojas in Kerala include Ganapathi Pooja, Lakshmi Pooja, and Saraswati Pooja.
Homam: These are sacred fire rituals, performed to invoke divine energies and purify the surroundings. Kerala's Homas, such as Ganapathi Homam and Sudarshana Homam, are powerful ceremonies performed with offerings of ghee, grains, and herbs to the sacred fire, which symbolizes the presence of divine forces.
Both Pooja and Homam in Kerala reflect deep spiritual significance, aiming to harmonize life with cosmic energies.
VAZHAPOLA GURUTHI
Vazhapola Guruthi is a powerful and unique ritual in Kerala, deeply rooted in the traditions of tantric worship. It is performed to appease fierce deities, especially for the removal of negative energies, protection against evil spirits, and to ensure overall safety and well-being. The term "Guruthi" in Malayalam refers to a ritualistic offering of red-colored substances, symbolizing blood, which is offered to fierce deities as a symbol of sacrifice.
BHAGAVATHI SEVA
Bhagavathi Seva, also known as Bhagavathi Seva Pooja, is a traditional ritual in Kerala performed to honor and appease the Goddess Bhagavathi, a form of Devi or Shakti, symbolizing the divine feminine energy. This sacred ritual is rooted in Kerala's rich tantric and Vedic traditions and is often conducted to invoke the blessings of the Goddess for protection, prosperity, peace, and the removal of obstacles.
SARPPABALI
Sarppabali is a traditional Hindu ritual performed in Kerala to appease Nagas (serpent deities) and ensure peace, prosperity, and protection from snake-related afflictions. The word "Sarppa" means serpent, and "Bali" refers to an offering or sacrifice. This ritual is deeply rooted in Kerala's tantric traditions, where serpents are revered as powerful spiritual entities that control fertility, health, and prosperity.
SUDHARSHANA HOMAM
Sudharshana Homam is a powerful Vedic fire ritual dedicated to Lord Sudarshana, the divine weapon (discus) of Lord Vishnu, symbolizing protection, power, and the destruction of negativity. This Homam is performed to remove obstacles, dispel negative energies, and offer divine protection from enemies, illnesses, and evil forces. It is also believed to bring peace, prosperity, and spiritual purification.
AGHORA HOMAM
Aghora Homam is a powerful and intense Vedic fire ritual dedicated to Lord Aghora, a fierce form of Lord Shiva, associated with destruction, transformation, and protection. The word "Aghora" means "non-terrifying" or "beyond fear," but it also represents the fearsome and transformative aspect of Shiva, who dissolves negative forces and cleanses the devotee of impurities and obstacles.
