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Ayushya Homam is a sacred Vedic ritual performed to worship the Ayushya Devata, the deity of long life and well-being. It is often performed:
- On birthdays (especially 1st birthday)
- After recovering from illness or surgery
- For elders to ensure longevity
- For children to protect from doshas (like Balarishta)
Description
Purpose and Benefits
| Purpose | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Celebrate birthdays or milestones | Blessings for a long, healthy life |
| Recovering from illness or surgery | Speeds up healing and protection |
| Performed for children | Removes Balarishta, strengthens immunity |
| For elderly parents / grandparents | Ensures peaceful and long life |
| General family health & protection | Wards off untimely accidents & doshas |
When to Perform Ayushya Homam?
| Occasion | Significance |
|---|---|
| Birthday (especially 1st, 60th, 80th) | Most auspicious & traditional |
| After illness/surgery | Grants divine healing power |
| On Nakshatra day | Eg. on Janma Nakshatram each year |
| Before important exams, travels, or marriage | Gives protection and grace |
Main Mantras Used
- Ayushya Sukta – from Rig Veda
- Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra – for protection from untimely death
Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam
Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat
- Navagraha Mantras – to reduce planetary ill effects on lifespan
- Ayushya Homam Shlokas – invoking Ayur Devata, Ashwini Kumaras
Homam Procedure
- Sankalpam – State name, nakshatra, gotra, purpose
- Ganapathi Pooja – Remove obstacles
- Kalasha Sthapanam – Holy water energizing
- Ayushya Devata Avahanam – Invocation
- Japa of Mantras (108 times) – Including Mrityunjaya & Ayushya Mantras
- Homa Offerings:
- Ghee, black sesame, raw rice
- Tulsi leaves, durva grass
- Cow’s milk, herbs like amla, turmeric
- Purna Ahuti – Final sacred offering
- Theertha Prashanam – Holy water drinking & sprinkling
- Vibhuti / Kumkum / Prasadam distribution
Items Required
| Item | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Ghee, honey | Sacred fuel for Agni |
| Black sesame seeds | Protection from negative karma |
| Milk, curd, fruits | Offering for health & energy |
| Tulsi, Durva | Cooling, healing herbs |
| Kalasha with coconut | Divine energy storage |
| Mantra books/slokas | Vedic chanting |
Where Can It Be Performed?
- At Home – by inviting a Vedic priest
- In Temples – especially Vishnu or Ayur temples
- Online – many Veda Patashalas now offer virtual homams via sankalpam
Benefits of Ayushya Homam
| Area | Impact |
|---|---|
| Physical Health | Improves vitality, immunity |
| Mental Health | Calms anxiety, fear of death |
| Children’s Safety | Removes doshas, ensures health |
| Longevity | Grants extended and peaceful life |
| Spiritual Progress | Reduces karmic blocks on life span |
Ideal for:
- Newborns / first birthday celebration
- 60th, 70th, 80th birthdays (Shastiapthapoorthi, Bheemaratha Shanti, etc.)
- Students preparing for competitive exams
- Persons with serious health history
- Anyone after surgery or serious treatment
