Dosha Nivaran Pooja
"Dosha Nivaran Pooja" refers to a Hindu ritual performed to mitigate or neutralize doshas (astrological afflictions) present in an individual's horoscope. These doshas can be attributed to unfavorable planetary positions or combinations, which are believed to cause various challenges, obstacles, or negative influences in one's life.
Identification of Doshas: Before performing the pooja, a thorough analysis of the individual's horoscope is conducted by an experienced astrologer to identify the specific doshas present. Common doshas include Mangal Dosha, Kalsarpa Dosha, Pitru Dosha, and others, each associated with different planetary configurations.
Selection of Remedies: Based on the identified doshas and their severity, appropriate remedies and rituals are prescribed. These may include specific pujas, homams (fire ceremonies), mantra recitations, charity, fasting, wearing of gemstones, and visits to sacred pilgrimage sites, among others.
Puja Preparation: The Dosha Nivaran Pooja is typically performed in a temple or at a sacred place conducive to spiritual practices. Devotees prepare themselves by observing purity, fasting, and maintaining a devout mindset.
Puja Rituals: The actual pooja involves the invocation of deities, chanting of mantras, offering of prayers, and performing rituals aimed at appeasing the malefic influences of the planets associated with the doshas. Special offerings such as flowers, incense, fruits, and sweets are made to the deities.
Homam (Fire Ceremony): In many cases, a homam is conducted as part of the Dosha Nivaran Pooja. Offerings such as ghee, grains, herbs, and other sacred substances are made into the sacred fire while chanting specific mantras. The fire symbolizes purification and transformation, helping to alleviate the adverse effects of the doshas.
Seeking Blessings: The pooja concludes with prayers seeking the blessings of the deities for the removal of doshas and the attainment of health, prosperity, harmony, and overall well-being.
