Description
What is Vastu Shanti Homam?
Vastu Shanti Homam is a sacred purification ritual performed to correct or appease any imbalances caused by non-compliance with Vastu principles in a house, building, or plot. It invokes Vastu Purusha, the deity who governs the land and structure.
Purpose of Vastu Shanti Homam
Intent | Benefits |
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Moving into a new house (Griha Pravesh) | Removes negative energy and energizes the space |
Existing Vastu doshas or structural flaws | Neutralizes defects without reconstruction |
Land or property purchase | Cleanses the energy of land |
Renovation or expansion | Ensures peaceful transitions |
Health, peace & prosperity issues | Restores harmony and balance |
Office or commercial opening | Brings success and smooth operations |
When Should It Be Performed?
- Before occupying a new house or flat
- After renovation or structural changes
- After long-term vacancy of property
- During Griha Pravesham (housewarming)
- If facing unexplained health, finance, or mental stress in current space
Procedure of Vastu Shanti Homam
- Sankalpam – Taking a vow in the name of the homeowner and family
- Ganapathi Puja – To remove obstacles
- Kalasha Sthapanam – Establishing sacred water pots
- Navagraha Puja – Worship of 9 planetary deities
- Vastu Purusha Avahanam – Invoking the spirit of the space
- Vastu Shanti Homam – Fire offerings to appease deities and purify space
- Purnahuti – Grand final offering to complete the homam
- Sprinkling of Kalasha Teertham – Holy water is sprinkled throughout the house
Key Deities Invoked
- Vastu Purusha – Guardian of the structure
- Bhoomi Devi – Earth Goddess
- Ashta Dikpalakas – Deities of the eight directions
- Navagrahas – Nine planetary forces
- Ganesha, Lakshmi, Vishnu – For wealth, health, and harmony
Important Mantras
- Vastu Shanti Mantra:
“Vastu Purushaya Namah Svaha” - Ashta Dikpalaka Mantras
- Navagraha Shanti Mantras
- Pavamana Sukta, Purusha Sukta, and Shanti Patha
Items Required for Homam
- Ghee, Navadhanyam (9 grains), camphor
- Kalash (copper/silver pot), coconut, mango leaves
- Kumkum, turmeric, flowers, garlands
- Vastu Mandala (drawn with rice powder or rangoli)
- Samith sticks, sesame seeds, black til, and homa dravyas
Benefits of Vastu Shanti Homam
✅ Clears Vastu Doshas due to wrong orientation, irregular rooms, or extensions
✅ Invokes divine protection from negative forces
✅ Promotes health, happiness, and harmony in the household
✅ Ensures peaceful environment and material growth
✅ Energizes your space with positive vibrations and divine grace
Ideal Vastu Muhurtham
- Pushya, Uttara, Rohini, Anuradha Nakshatras are auspicious
- Avoid Rahu Kalam, Yamagandam
- Prefer Shukla Paksha (waxing moon) and early morning hours
Optional Add-on Rituals
Homam | Benefit |
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Navagraha Homam | Planetary harmony |
Ganapathi Homam | Obstacle removal |
Sudarsana Homam | Protection and purification |
Lakshmi Kubera Homam | Financial prosperity |
Dhanvantri Homam | Health and healing |