Darsh Amavasya Shanti Puja

Darsh Amavasya Shanti Puja

In Vedic tradition, Amavasya—the day of the new moon—is a time when the sun and moon both withdraw their light from the earth. This absence of luminaries makes the day spiritually sensitive and, according to astrology, less auspicious for new beginnings. When a child is born on Darsh Amavasya (the new moon tithi that arrives every lunar month), it is believed that subtle planetary imbalances and ancestral influences (Pitru dosha) may shadow the birth chart. Elders often say that such children carry immense potential, but they need the protective grace of the Shanti rituals to ensure smooth growth, health, and harmony in life.

To balance these cosmic influences, the Darsh Amavasya Shanti Puja is performed. This is a powerful rite that combines planetary worship, ancestral pacification, and blessings for the newborn. It is not just a ritual—it is the family’s way of lovingly preparing the path of the child so that obstacles are removed and divine support flows through their life journey.

The puja begins with Sankalpa, where the name and details of the child and family are offered into the sacred intention. This is followed by Kalash Sthapana and Panchang Pujan, invoking the five elements and aligning the ceremony with cosmic order. The deities Ganapati, Navagraha, and Kuladevata are invoked to grant strength and protection. Special Pitru Shanti mantras and offerings are performed to honor ancestors, ensuring their blessings flow upon the newborn. A Havan (fire offering) with sacred herbs, ghee, and mantras sanctifies the environment, burns away karmic impurities, and infuses the child’s aura with light and energy. Finally, with the Purna Ahuti (final oblation) and blessings of the priests, the puja concludes with prayers for long life, health, happiness, and prosperity.

Pitra Gayatri Mantra

Om Pitra Devaya Vidmahe 
Jagat Dharanaya Dhimahi 
Tanno Pitruh Prachodayat

Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra

Om Tryambakam Yajamahe 
Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam 
Urvarukamiva Bandhanan 
Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat

Santana Gopala Mantra

Om Devaki Suta Govinda 
Vasudeva Jagatpate 
Dehi Me Tanayam Krishna 
Tvamaham Sharanam Gatah

Darsh Amavasya Shanti Puja Services Include

Kalash Sthapana, Panchang Sthapana (Gauri Ganesh, Punyavachan, Shodash Matrika, Navgraha, Sarvotabhadra), Sankalpa, Ganesh Pujan with Ganapati Atharvashirsha recitation, Navagraha Pujan with 108 chants of all Planetery mantras, Pitru Shanti rituals with Tarpana and Pitra Gayatri recitation 1100 times, Rudrabhishek with chanting of Rudra Sukta, Maha Mrityunjaya Japa 1100 times, Santana Gopala Mantra Japa 1100 times, Havan with 15 sacred offerings, Purna Ahuti, Pushpanjali and Aarti.

Rudra Centre priests will perform the Puja as per Vedic rituals based on your details. Please mention your full name, current location, and either your Gotra, birth details (date, place, and time of birth), or parents' names, along with your Sankalpa (your wish or intention), in the instructions box. Puja Tokri having prasad, energized Rudraksha, tabeez and yantra would be sent along.