Raksha Bandhan Puja

Raksha Bandhan or 'Rakhi' celebrates the unique bond of love between a brother and a sister, according to legends Demon King Bali defeated the Gods and was planning 100 Aswamedha Yagnas to be crowned as the King of the Gods. To stop him from becoming invincible, Lord Vishnu took his Vaman (Drawf) Avatar (5th Avatar (incarnation) of Lord Vishnu) and asked King Bali for 3 steps of land as alms (in Daan). Demon King Bali who himself was a devotee of Lord Vishnu and had recognized Lord Vishnu and agreed to Him. The Vaman Avatar measured the entire Land and Skies (Brahmand) in his two steps and asked Demon King Bali where he should keep his third step on which King Bali offered his head. The Vaman keeps his third step on King Bali's head and pushed him to the underworld (Pataalloka).  

Pleased with Demon King Bali's righteousness Lord Vishnu offered King Bali a boon to which King Bali requests Lord Vishnu to see Him wherever he looks in his palace. Lord Vishnu became the Dwaarpal (gatekeeper) of King Bali's palace in the Pataalloka as the palace had 52 doors. As Lord Vishnu was missing from Vaikunth, Narad informed Goddesses Laxmi about the happenings, Goddesses Laxmi in the disguise of a Brahmani (Brahmin woman) goes to Pataalloka and ask for refuge from King Bali and ties a sacred thread on the King Bali's arm and explains to King Bali that She is now his sister and will pray for his wellbeing and longevity of life and in return takes promise from King Bali to protect her and offer her a gift to which King Bali agrees. Goddesses Laxmi then tells who she was and request King Bali to let her take Lord Vishnu to Vaikunth as a gift to which King Bali agrees. Thus begun the tradition of Raksha Bandhan, on this day sister tie a sacred thread on their brother's arm and wish for their wellbeing and prosperity and in return Brother's promise to protect their sisters and offer a gift.  

Benefit of Raksha Bandhan Maha Puja (As per Puranas ):  
 

• For invoking the blessings of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi
• For increasing love, affection and respect between brother and sister
• For increasing love, affection respect amongst all family members, relatives and friends
• For success and growth in career, education and business
• For empowerment, peace of mind and extreme protection
• For good health and longevity

Puja Service Includes: Kalash Sthapana, Panchang Sthapana(Gauri Ganesh, Punyavachan, Shodash Matrika, Navgraha, Sarvotabhadra), 64 yogini Pujan, Shetrapal Pujan, Swasti Vachan, Sankalpa, Ganesh Pujan and Abhishek, Navgraha Pujan and 108 chants of each planetary mantra, Invocation of major Gods and Goddesses in Kalash, Recitation of Vishnu Sahasranamam Japa(108 times), Recitation of Laxmi Shri Suktam(9 times), Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra Japa(2100 chants), Havan, Aarti and Pushpanjali to complete the rituals 

Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra: Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushti-vardhanam Urvarukamiva bandhanan Mrityor mukshiya mamritat  

No. of Pandits: 3  
Duration: 1 day

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. 

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.