Quick Puja Arrangements at Home

Many pujas (worship rituals) are observed throughout the year, each pulsating with deity significance and practices. These pujas offer devotees opportunities to connect with the divine and seek blessings for various aspects of life. Let’s explore some prominent monthly (masik/maasik) pujas observed in Hindu homes:

Monthly Hindu Pujas:

1. Masik Durgashtami (Shukla Ashtami): Celebrating Divine Protection: Every month, on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the waxing moon (Shukla Paksha), devotees invoke the blessings of Goddess Durga during Masik Durgashtami. They seek her divine protection, inner strength, and overall well-being.

2. Masik Kalashtami (Krishna Ashtami): Seeking Refuge from Negativity: Observed on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the waning moon (Krishna Paksha) each month, Masik Kalashtami honors Lord Bhairava, a fierce aspect of Shiva. Devotees perform pujas seeking his protection from negativity and the vanquishing of inner demons.

3. Masik Purnima (Full Moon): A Day of Auspicious Observances: The full moon day (Purnima) of every month holds special significance. Regional variations exist in puja practices. In South India, it’s associated with worshipping Lord Vishnu and chanting sacred hymns. North Indian devotees might perform pujas seeking peace and prosperity.

4. Masik Sankranti: Aligning with the Sun’s Journey: Marking the Sun’s transition into a new zodiac sign every month, Sankranti is celebrated with pujas and prayers offered to Surya, the Sun God. Devotees seek his blessings for a bountiful harvest, good health, and overall prosperity.

5. Masik Ekadashi: Embracing Spiritual Growth: This puja falls on the eleventh day (Ekadashi) of both waxing and waning moon phases. Devotees observe fasting and perform pujas dedicated to Lord Vishnu, seeking his blessings for spiritual growth and liberation.

6. Masik Shivaratri: Honoring the Destroyer and Transformer: Observed on the fourteenth day (Chaturdashi) of the dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha) each month, this puja honors Lord Shiva. Devotees worship him through fasting, prayers, and offerings, seeking blessings for peace, knowledge, and liberation.

7. Masik Ganesh Chaturthi: Removing Obstacles for Success: While primarily a ten-day festival, some communities observe a monthly Ganesh Chaturthi on the fourth day (Chaturthi) of the waxing moon (Shukla Paksha). Devotees worship Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles,
seeking his blessings for success in their endeavors.

Exploring Specific Day wise Deity Pujas: Certain days throughout the week are dedicated to
specific deities:

Weekly Day, Deities and Blessings:

Weekly Pujas are performed on specific days dedicated to specific deities.