What is Homam:
A Homam is a ritual peformed with fire. It is also called “Havan”or “Yajna”.
Our body is considered to be made up of five elements – Earth, Fire, Water, Sky and Wind. Of these, “Fire” is considered as the symbol of energy which brings forth creation and life. Hence, worship of “Fire” or “Agni” has been practiced by our ancestors since the Vedic ages. It is believed that Gods come into the fire and receive the prayers and offerings that are poured into the sacred fire.
Importance of Fire in Our Body:
Our body is considered to be made up of five elements – Earth, Fire, Water, Sky and Wind. Of these, “Fire” is considered as the symbol of energy which brings forth creation and life. Hence, worship of “Fire” or “Agni” has been practiced by our ancestors since the Vedic ages. It is believed that Gods come into the fire and receive the prayers and offerings that are poured into the sacred fire.
Importance of Fire in Our Body:
All of us are endowed with a Gross body i.e the one that can be seen and felt as well as a subtle body which functions within. The body has many fires burning within. There is the “Jathara Agni or the digestive fire which helps to digest all the food that is ingested. There is also the “Bhuta Agni” which is the inner transformative power – it can be thought of as a fire that helps to digest all the mental/emotional learning that we take in. The subtle body is sustained by the Bhuta Agni which then helps to attain spiritual awakening.
Bhuta Agni:
Over time, the “Bhuta Agni” is weakened due to clogs caused by feelings such as desire, anger, greed, ego, lust and jealousy. This needs to be cleaned by spiritual thought, one-pointed devotion, positive emotions such as love, compassion and generosity. It is considered that the “Homam” or ritual with the external fire helps to strengthen/rekindle and energize this “Bhuta Agni” towards the spiritual goals.
Ganapathy Homam:
Lord Ganesha is always worshipped before starting any Pooja or Homa and on all auspicious occasions. Lord Ganesha is also known as ‘Vigneshwara’ [vigna + Eswara] which means the lord who removes all obstructions (Vighna). Lord Ganesha or Mahaganapathi is believed to remove obstacles not only in the material world but also in one’s spiritual progress. Mahaganapathi is also worshipped as a very important deity for Kundalini awakening and Kundalini rise, which is the first step in self-realization. The Mahaganapathi homam is performed by people desiring progress in various material pursuits as well as those seeking liberation and spiritual awakening.
Which time should be performed Ganapathy Homam?:
Ganapathy Homam should be performed in the early morning and Poornahuthi to be offered during sunrise. To perform Ganapathy Homam the following materials are required – Ghee, Modhaka (a kind of sweet prepared with coconut, jaggery and rice flour or wheat flour), durva (a kind of grass). The Ahuti / offering into the fire is called Ashta Dravya which is a mixture of the following eight materials – 1.Coconut, 2.Banana, 3.Honey, 4.Sugarcane, 5.Ghee, 6.Modhaka, 7.Jaggery, 8.Puffed rice.
The detailed procedure for the Homam is now available in our site in multiple Indian scripts (Thanks to
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Effects & Benefits of Ganapathy Hoamam:
To overcome the obstacles and welfare of the family
Hurdles in the path of mind and soul will be neglect.
It increases family bondage.
To achieve success in life
Increasing the positive effect to the environment
Peace of mind and mind freshness
Energies the worshiper
Removing struggles in life
Negative effect will be neglected
Quickness in action and work
Ganapathi homam give all benefits for our whole life. Lord Ganesha is always worshipped early on all deities to beginning a new venture. So doing ganapathi homam will give colorful and wonderful life.
While it is good to follow the procedure faithfully, what is even more important to offer ones “Ego” to be melted into the sacred fire. Complete devotion and single-minded focus on deity/mantra/procedure and burning one’s ego leads to full satisfaction and peace on performing the Homam.
