Introduction to Amma Sri Karunamayi's Charities in Rural India  

How to Sponsor a Homa or Puja in India

HomasPlease check the schedule below to find out when homas or pujas will be performed in India. To learn more about the specific homas or pujas, please click on the links below. To sponsor a ceremony may print the sponsorship form (posted below), fill it out, and mail it to the address provided on the form.

You will receive the blessed prasadam from your sponsored homa or puja in the mail. Because prasadam is mailed overseas from India, it may take a few weeks. Please be sure to provide an accurate mailing address.

Learned Vedic priests will be performing every homa at the Bangalore or Penusila Ashram in Amma's divine presence. All of the ceremonies have been selected by Amma for their uniquely protective, purifying, and uplifting vibrations, so that all who attend or sponsor the ceremonies will receive tremendous blessings.

Additionally, there are special homas and abhishekams that are performed throughout the year at Amma's ashram in Penusila. Please click here for more information.

For questions about sponsorship, please use the contact form, and select Sponsorships from the department dropdown.

2011 Schedule of Festivals - Homas, Pujas, and Abhishekams
at Amma's Penusila Ashram

Sponsorship available for each individual puja or special package for all ceremonies
for the year. For details, please click on links below or
click here for sponsorship form.

January 15, 2011 Makara Sankranthi
Chandi Homa ($108)
February 8, 2011

Sri Panchami

  • Sri Saraswati Puja: Grants blessings for any artistic or educational pursuits, as well as for the attainment of absolute purity and divine consciousness. ($54)
  • Sri Saraswati Homa: ($108)
February 17, 2011

Magha Purnima

  • Sri Lalita Devi Puja and Abhishekam: Grants protection from illness and untimely death, removes all sins and grants longevity so that one's spiritual goals may be attained. ($54)
March 2, 2011

Maha Sivaratri

This is the one night of the year when the full grace of Lord Siva showers down on the Earth. Next to Navaratri, this is the most powerful inght of the year for healing any physical or mental disturbvances, purifying one's inner self, and attaining the grace of Lord Siva for profoundly powerful meditations.

  • Sri Rudra Homa: Destroys all negative astrological influences and purifies every kind of karma. ($108)
  • Ekadasavara Sri Rudra Abhishekam: Grants the full grace of Lord Siva, as well as true wealth, wisdom, peace, inner prosperity, virtue and valor. ($108)
April 4, 2011 Ugadi
Navagraha Homa & Chandi Homa ($108)
April 12, 2011 Sri Rama Navami  
Festival celebrating birth of Lord Rama ($54)
May 6, 2011 Akshaya Trutiya     
Puja for Day of Lasting Achievements  ($54)
July 15, 2011 Guru Purnima
Amma Paduka Puja  ($108)
August 12, 2011 Varalakshmi Vratham
Mahalakshmi Homa  ($108)
August 21, 2011 Sri Krishna Janmastami  ($108)
September 1, 2011 Ganesh Chaturthi Homam ($108)
September 28 - October 6, 2011

Navaratri Mahotsavam

This is the most auspicious time of the entire year, and worship of Divine Mother brings the most powerful blessings during this sacred period. Mother grants every kind of abundance, wealth, and grace, and also the supreme spiritual liberation.


~ Saptami Sri Saraswati Puja 10/3/2011 ($54)
~ Vijayadasami Sri Chandi Homa ($254)
~ Vijayadasami Sri Devi Abhishekam ($254)
~ One-Day Sponsorship ($254)
~ Three-Day Sponsorship ($554)
~ Six-Day Sponsorship ($1101)
~ Ten-Day Sponsorship ($2101)
~ Abhishekam – 10 days ($216)
~ Lakshya Modaka Sri Maha Ganesha Homa 9/30/2011 ($254)
~ Sri Samputita Sri Suktam Maha Lakshmi Devi Kamala Homa – 10 days  ($216)
~ Special Abhishekams of Sri Lalita Parameshwari and other deities – 10 days ($216)
~ Maha Abhishekam to Sri Maha Saraswati – 10 days ($216)

Please visit the Navaratri Homas and Pujas page for more details on all the auspicious homas and pujas. Click here for Navaratri sponsorship form. (currently being updated - will link shortly)

October 11, 2011

Aswayuja Purnima
Sri Lalita Devi Puja and Abhishekam: Grants every kind of victory, removes all fear, protects from every danger and grants perfection in meditation.  ($54)

October 26, 2011

Diwali

On Diwali, the following pujas and homas will be performed in Amma's divine presence: Maha Ganesha Homa and Puja, Go Maha Lakshmi Puja, Dhana Lakshmi Narayana and Salagrama Maha Puja, and Ashta Lakshmi Homa (with 1008 pink lotuses). These powerful ceremonies bring light into one's heart, create harmony in the home, and increase every kind of wealth, like financial wealth, wealth of health, wealth of positive thinking, or the wealth of peace and contentment.  ($108)

 

November 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2011

Karthika Somavaras
Sri Rudra Puja & Abhishekam: Brings mental and physical health, grants long life and protection from accidents and untimely death. This is the most auspicious month for worshipping Lord Siva. Please see Amma's article for more information. ($108)

 

November 10, 2011 Karthika Purnima Mrutyunjaya Homam 
Sri Mrutyunjaya Homa: Heals every kind of disease, removes mental disturbances and grants inner peace. ($75)
November 10, 2011

Margasirsha Purnima
Sri Lalita Devi Puja and Abhishekam: Grants the supreme knowledge of Brahman, removes all worldly sorrows, and removes all obstacles from the spiritual path. ($54)

November 10, 2011 Karthika Purnima Sri Rudra Abhishekam
Sri Rudra Abhishekam: Destroys all sins, heals diseases and bestows abundant spiritual energy for a peaceful life and deep meditation. ($75)
November 30, 2011

Skanda Shastri - Subramanya Swamy

Abhishekam with red sandalwood powder  ($54)

December 6, 2011

Vaikuntha Ekadasi

Sri Vishnu Puja and Abhishekam: Grants supreme inner purity, fulfillment or one's spiritual goals and the highest liberation.  ($54)

December 6, 2011 Gita Jayanthi
Bhagavath Gita Homam  ($54)
December 25, 2011 Christmas Day Shanti Homam  ($108)
December 25, 2011 Navagraha Shanti Homam/Puja  ($108)

 

 


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