Vishnu Sahasranam Parayanam
When
Sat, 4 July
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM IST
About this ceremony
Sacred Mantra
ॐ
“Om Namo Bhagavate Vaasudevaaya”
What it feels like
The thousand names of Vishnu have been chanted in Indian homes for thousands of years, in joy and in sorrow alike. To hear them offered as a homa is to feel held — the steady, sustaining presence of the Lord who keeps the universe from falling.
What happens inside the Vishnu Sahasranama Parayanam
Performed in the authentic VDS Vaidic paddhati — Sankalpa, Ganapati Puja, Kalasha Sthapana, Punyahavachanam, the consecration of Agni, the deity's offerings, and the final Purnahuti.
- 1
Sankalpa & Ganapati Puja
Intention is set for the chanting.
- 2
Vishnu invocation
Lord Vishnu / Narayana is invoked and worshipped.
- 3
Sahasranama Parayanam
The thousand names are chanted, often with tulsi archana.
- 4
Tulsi Archana
Tulsi leaves are offered with the names, beloved of Vishnu.
- 5
Aarti & prasad
Lamps are waved and prasad given.
Significance
Revered as the essence of devotion, the Vishnu Sahasranama is among the most-chanted hymns in the Hindu tradition. It calms the mind, dissolves fear and brings the steadiness that comes from surrender to the Divine. It is recommended for daily practice and for peace during difficult times.
Benefits
- ✦Brings calm, clarity and protection
- ✦Relieves fear, illness and sorrow
- ✦Steadies the mind and deepens devotion
- ✦A powerful daily spiritual practice
Best time to perform
Daily, Ekadashi, Saturdays.
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