Ayudha Puja (Astra Pujan)

Ayudha Puja, also known as Astra Puja, is a Hindu ritual observed on Maha Navami during Navaratri, part of the Dussehra festival. It involves worshipping tools, weapons, instruments, and vehicles to express gratitude towards the means of one's livelihood and celebrate the triumph of good over evil.  

The puja is significant as it honors tools across professions—whether used in trades, warfare, technology or the arts—considering them carriers of divine energy. It traces its roots to the Mahabharata, where the Pandavas worshipped their weapons, and honors the weapons received by Goddess Durga to defeat the demon Mahishasura.  

Professionals from various fields celebrate Ayudha Puja by worshipping the tools of their trade: students worship books, artists worship art instruments, farmers worship plows, and mechanics worship vehicles, engineers worship machines, householders worships cars and IT people worship their laptops. Regionally, it is widely celebrated across South India as part of Navaratri and in North India as Vijayadashami, marking the triumph of Lord Rama over Ravana.  

Ayudha Puja emphasizes the sanctity of work and the value of the tools that support one's livelihood. It encourages gratitude, hard work, and respect for the instruments that contribute to success in life.

Benefits of Ayudha Puja

• Improves knowledge, creativity, and skills in professional endeavors.
• Offers protection for workers and ensures the safety of equipment and machinery.
• Encourages smooth functioning, efficiency, and optimal use of tools and machinery.
• Invokes blessings of Goddess Saraswati, Lord Ganesh and Maa Durga

Ayudha Puja Includes:

Kalash Sthapana, Panchang Sthapana (Gauri Ganesh, Punyavachan, Shodash Matrika, Navgraha, Sarvotabhadra), 64 yogini Pujan, Sapthgrihith Matrika Pujan, Chatukashti Yogini Mangal Pujan, Shetrapal Pujan, Swasti Vachan, Sankalpa, Invocation of all Gods and Goddesses in Kalash, Navgraha Pujan, Ganesh Laxmi, Saraswati Abhishek and Pujan with chants of Ganesh Atharvashirsha, Sri Suktam and Sarawati Strotra, Astra Shastra Pujan with chants of “शस्त्राणां शस्त्रपूजायै नमः” , Durga Idol and Yantra Abhishek and pujan, Chandi path, Navarna Mantra Japa 11,000 times, Pushpanjali, Homa(15 different items) and Aarti.

Navarna mantra:

ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे  
Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundayai Vichche

Puja Participation & Coordination Details

Video of Sankalpa (sacred intention), along with multiple videos of the Puja, mantra chanting, and Homa, will be shared with you in real-time while the rituals are being performed. You may connect with the Pandit during the puja (video or phone call) on WhatsApp or Skype and watch the rituals live. Puja Tokri consisting of energized Items will be shipped to the Yajman/Participant on their given address. These Items have been used & energized in the puja and hold on to the energy of mantra chanting & rituals. 

For smooth and timely coordination, we request you to kindly share your WhatsApp number, so that all updates, videos, and communication can reach you seamlessly. 
The Rudra Centre Pandits will perform the Puja strictly as per authentic Vedic rituals, personalized based on your provided birth details. 

At the time of booking, please share the following:

• Your full name
• Current location
• Gotra (if known) or Birth details (date, time, place) or parents’ names
• Your Sankalpa (specific intention or prayer)

This is a personalized individual puja, performed specifically in your name. You may choose to include your family members, loved ones, or associates in the Sankalp, so that the divine blessings extend to all those connected with you.  

The Puja Tokri Prasad (blessed offerings) would be sent to you optionally as part of this puja.