Temple Darshan, Pooja and Sevas Information Infoirmation Website Naga Pratishta Pooja is performed outside Rameshwaram Temple. During this process, a serpent idol will be installed to remove the dosha.
Benefits of Naga Pratishta Pooja
- Removes Dosha related to marriage delay
- Those who do not have children will have children
- Chronic patients who have skin ailments will be cured
- Those who have failed in jobs and businesses will make progress.
- The devotee will achieve fame, prestige, and riches
- Removes bad karma and blesses with mental peace.
It is said that even if a person possesses Kuja Dosha, Kala Sarpa Dosha, Naga Dosha, Pitru Dosha, Maatrukaadosha, or Dasha Vandhya Dosha, performing this pooja would guarantee the most unbelievable outcomes.
Preferable Dress code for Naga Pratishta Pooja
- Gents: dhoti (white) and shirt, or kurta and pyjama.
- Ladies: Saree or Salwar Kameez (with Pallu Compulsory).
- All are requested not to wear clothes such as T-shirts, jeans, etc., as the same is strictly prohibited, irrespective of any age group.
Naga Pratishta pooja procedure in Rameshwaram
If the participants take a clean bath, wear silk clothing, and participate in this pooja with dedication and trust, then the benefits of the serpents will undoubtedly be granted to them.
- Ganapati Puja
- Sankalpa
- Raksha Bandhan
- Mandapa Sthapana for Sun, Navagrahas Kula Devatha, etc.
- Serpavasanthi Kalasa Sthapana
- Ksheeradrivaasam, Jalaadhivaasam, Dhanyaadhivaasam, Pushpadivaasam, and Seyyadivaasam are some of the poojas that are offered to the idol that has been installed.
- Lakshmi Ganapati Homam and Navagraha Subramanya Moola Mantra Homam.
- Yantra Pratishta and Nagasila Pratishtapana are performed as part of Purnahuti.
- Vigraha Pratistaapana (Installing Idol)
- Dhyana Aavahana Pooja for the idol
- Vedic Asheervachanam, and the distribution of Prasada.
Which idol should be chosen for Naga Pratishta?
Both Sastra and astrology warn that it is harmful to watch snakes mating, and as a result, it is prohibited. The installation of idols in the form of coitus (mating) is not advisable. These idols should not be used for pratishtapana or idol installation. Additionally, the height of the idol shouldn’t exceed the primary deity in the sanctum sanctorum of a temple. According to Sanatan Vedic astrology, the idols that are selected should be a pair of snakes with their heads facing toward the devotees.
Auspicious Days for Naga Prathishta
- Chavithi, Panchami, Shasti, Dasami, and Ekadasi.
- Tuesday and Sunday are good days for this puja.
- In addition, the day of the Aslesha or Kruthika stars, which occurs once every 27 days, is also considered auspicious.
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| January 2024 | 1Jan, 2Jan, 5Jan, 6Jan, 7Jan, 8Jan, 9Jan, 12Jan, 13Jan, 14 Jan,15 Jan, 19 Jan, 20 Jan, 21 Jan, 22 Jan, 23 Jan, 24 Jan, 26 Jan, 27 Jan, 28 Jan, 29 Jan and 30 Jan |
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| March 2024 | 1Mar, 2 Mar, 3 Mar, 4 Mar, 5 Mar, 6 Mar, 7 Mar, 8 Mar (Maha Shivratri), 9 Mar, 10 Mar, 11 Mar, 12 Mar, 16 Mar, 17 Mar, 18 Mar, 19 Mar, 23 Mar, 24 Mar, 25 Mar, 30 Mar and 31 Mar |
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A minimum of 7 days of booking is advisable, as pooja slots are limited on any day. Two priests will be performing the puja.
When should I perform Naga Pratishta?
- This puja should not be performed by pregnant women
- Women can perform this puja after the 8th day of their menstrual cycle.
- Men cannot perform this puja for another year if there is a death in the family.
- It is not advisable to perform this pooja either by husband or wife if they are undergoing treatment related to pregnancy. In such a case, please perform this puja before the treatment for effective results.
Rameshwaram Naga Pratishta cost
Naga Pratishta Pooja’s cost depends on the idol’s size and the number of serpent faces carved on it. Pooja’s cost starts at Rs. 17800 and goes up to Rs. 44000.