Dashavatar Puja and Yajna

Dashavatar: The Ten Divine Incarnations of Lord Vishnu

Dashavatar refers to the ten avatars or incarnations of Lord Vishnu, the preserver and protector of the universe in Hinduism. Lord Vishnu, one of the three supreme deities alongside Lord Brahma (the creator) and Lord Shiva (the destroyer), takes these avatars whenever the universe faces turmoil or is in danger. His divine manifestations descend on earth to restore cosmic order, protect humanity, and uphold dharma (righteousness).  

Each incarnation of Lord Vishnu occurs during various yugas (ages) and addresses specific challenges to restore balance in the world. 

The Ten Avatars of Lord Vishnu 

1. Matsya Avatar: The fish form that saved the Vedas and humanity from a great flood. 
2. Kurma Avatar: The tortoise form that supported Mount Mandara during the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan).  
3. Varaha Avatar: The boar form that rescued Earth (Prithvi) from the demon Hiranyaksha.  
4. Narasimha Avatar: The man-lion form that destroyed the tyrant demon king Hiranyakashipu to protect his devotee Prahlada.  
5. Vamana Avatar: The dwarf Brahmin form that subdued the pride of King Bali and restored cosmic order.  
6. Parashurama Avatar: The warrior priest who eradicated evil kings and restored balance. 
7. Rama Avatar: The ideal human being and king who defeated the demon king Ravana.  
8. Krishna Avatar: The divine statesman and guide who delivered the Bhagavad Gita and defeated several demons.  
9. Buddha Avatar: The enlightened teacher who spread the path of peace and compassion.  
10. Kalki Avatar: The prophesied future incarnation who will appear at the end of the current age (Kali Yuga) to restore dharma.  

The Dashavatar are revered not only for their divine roles in cosmic preservation but also for the lessons they impart about morality, faith, and the triumph of good over evil. By meditating on Dashavatar, doing ritual prayers for them and chanting their sacred mantras, devotees can seek Lord Vishnu’s blessings for leading a balanced, righteous, and fulfilling life and achieve blessings for health, protection, and prosperity.

Benefits of Worshipping Dashavatar

• For divine grace and blessings of Lord Vishnu.
• For health, wealth, and prosperity in life.
• For spiritual upliftment alongside material growth.
• For protection and relief from diseases and negative influences.

Dashavatar Mantras

Each avatar is associated with a specific mantra that embodies their divine energy:

• Matsya (Fish Form - Ketu): "Om Matsya Rupay Namah"
• Kurma (Tortoise Form - Saturn): "Om Koorm Rupay Namah"
• Varaha (Boar Form - Rahu): "Om Varahaye Namah"
• Narasimha (Man-Lion Form - Mars): "Om Namo NaraSimhaye"
• Vamana (Dwarf Priest - Jupiter): "Om Vamana Rupay Namah"
• Parashurama (Warrior Priest - Venus): "Om Parashuramaay Namah"
• Rama (Perfect Human - Sun): "Om Ram Ramaya Namah"
• Krishna (Transcendental Human - Moon): "Om Kleem Krishnaay Namah"
• Buddha (Enlightened Teacher - Mercury): "Om Gautambuddhaay Namah"
• Kalki (Divine Protector - Ascendant): "Om Kong Kalki Devay Namah"

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Puja service includes:

Kalash Sthapana, Panchang Sthapana (Gauri Ganesh, Punyavachan, Shodash Matrika, Navgraha, Sarvotabhadra), 64 yogini Pujan, Shetrapal Pujan, Swasti Vachan, Sankalpa, Ganesh Laxmi Pujan, Navgraha Pujan, Invocation of major Gods and Goddesses in Kalash, Invocation of Vishnu Avatar, Vishnu Idol, Yantra and Shaligram Abhishek and Pujan, Vishnu Sahasranaam Paath with Tulsi Archan, Purusha Suktam recitation, Stuti and Kavacham recitation, Dashavatar Mantra Japa 11,000 times, Homa, Aarti, Pushpaanjali. 

A short Video of the Sankalpa and mantra chanting would be sent to you along with the photographs of the Puja ritual. You may connect with the priest during the puja (video or phone call) on WhatsApp or Skype and watch the rituals live. Puja Tokri having prasad, energized Rudraksha, silver tabeez and yantra would be sent along. Rudra Centre priests will perform Dashavatar Puja and Yajna as per Vedic rituals based on birth details. This is an individual Puja (you may do puja on individual name or include your near and dear ones in the puja).