Homam (or YAGAM) is a sacred Vedic fire ritual practiced in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, where offerings are made to deities through a consecrated fire (Agni), believed to carry prayers to the divine. It symbolizes purification, transformation, and the cycle of creation
MAHA GURU SAMASTHANAM
Mahaguru Samasthanam stands as a luminous beacon of spirituality, drawing its divine authority from the sacred lineage of Athri Maharishi—one of the Saptarishis—and his illustrious son, Lord Dattatreya, the embodiment of Vishnu, Shiva, and Brahma’s collective wisdom. Through centuries, this heritage
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Key Elements of Homam:
Sacred Fire (Agni)
Fire is the central medium, considered a divine messenger (Yajna Purusha) that carries offerings to gods.
Mantras & Chants
Vedic hymns (like Rigveda verses) are recited by priests to invoke specific deities (e.g., Lakshmi for wealth, Shiva for protection).
Offerings (Ahuti)
Ghee, grains, herbs, fruits, or symbolic items are offered into the fire, representing surrender and gratitude.
Purpose & Types
Spiritual: Moksha (liberation), divine blessings.
Material: Health, prosperity, success (Ayush Homam, Ganapathy Homam).
Planetary: To pacify malefic planets (Navagraha Homam).
Life Events: Weddings (Vivaha Homam), housewarming (Griha Pravesh Homam).
Ritual Steps
Sankalpa (Declaration of intent).
Prana Pratishtha (Invoking deity into the fire).
Ahuti (Offerings with mantras).
Purnahuti (Final offering, marking completion).
Significance
Purification: Burns negative energies (karma).
Cosmic Connection: Aligns individual and universal energies.
Community Bond: Often performed collectively for shared benefits.