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Amavasya Spl Pratyangira Homa

Amavasya Spl Pratyangira Homa

When

Tue, 14 July

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM IST

Where

Sri Pratap Ganpati Temple, Bangalore, Karnataka

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About this ceremony

Sacred Mantra

Om Ksham Hreem Hoom Phat Pratyangire Swaha

What it feels like

Among the most powerful protective rites, the Pratyangira Homa invokes the fierce Mother who sprang from Shiva's third eye to break every spell and shadow aimed at you. Devotees leave it lighter, as though a weight they could never quite name had finally lifted.

What happens inside the Pratyangira Homa

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. 1

    Sankalpa & Ganapati Puja

    The intention for protection is set.

  2. 2

    Pratyangira invocation

    The fierce Goddess Pratyangira Devi is invoked with her protective mantras.

  3. 3

    Pratyangira Homa

    Offerings are made into Agni with the Pratyangira mantra to break negative spells.

  4. 4

    Narasimha invocation

    Lord Narasimha is often honoured alongside for added protection.

  5. 5

    Purnahuti & Raksha

    A protective thread or vibhuti is given to shield the family.

Significance

Pratyangira Devi is among the most powerful protective deities. Her homa relieves devotees from evil eyes, black magic, physical ailments and mental distress, and turns back the negative forces aimed at them. It restores victory, confidence and peace where unseen influences have caused setbacks.

Benefits

  • Breaks black magic and evil spells
  • Removes the evil eye and negative energy
  • Shields the family from hostile forces
  • Restores lost confidence, health and victory

Best time to perform

Amavasya, Tuesdays and Fridays, or Rahu Kalam.

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