Description
Why Perform Chandra Homam?
| Purpose | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Emotional imbalance, anxiety, stress | Calms the mind, promotes peace |
| Moon-related dosha in horoscope | Reduces mental suffering and confusion |
| Sleep disorders, fear, phobias | Brings restful sleep and clarity |
| Weak Chandra in birth chart (debilitated in Scorpio) | Strengthens mind, beauty, charm |
| Mother-related issues (health, karma) | Heals mother’s energy and heart chakra |
| For students and thinkers | Increases memory, intuition, and learning |
| For inner balance and happiness | Connects to compassion, love, and calmness |
When to Perform Chandra Homam?
| Occasion | Reason |
|---|---|
| Mondays | Moon rules Monday (Somavara) |
| Pournami (Full Moon Day) | Energetically powerful |
| Birthdays if born under Moon Nakshatras (Rohini, Hasta, Shravana) | Personal astrological benefit |
| During Moon Mahadasha / Antardasha | Balances Chandra karma |
| New job, marriage planning, or therapy period | Strengthens inner self |
| After emotional trauma | Deep emotional healing |
Moon’s Significance in Vedic Astrology:
| Symbolism | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Mind (Manas) | Emotions, thoughts, sensitivity |
| Mother | Love, care, nurturing nature |
| Fluids | Blood, hormones, water balance |
| Feminine Energy | Receptivity, intuition |
| Memory | Mind power, sleep, creativity |
Mantras Used in Chandra Homam:
� Moola Mantra:
ॐ श्रां श्रीं श्रौं सः चन्द्राय नमः
Om Shraam Shreem Shraum Sah Chandraya Namah
� Gayatri Mantra (for Chandra):
Om Padmadhvajaya Vidmahe Hemarupaya Dheemahi Tanno Chandra Prachodayat
Optional: Chandra Kavacham / Somadevata Stotra (for protection and deeper blessings)
Chandra Homam Procedure:
- Sankalpam – Declaring the devotee’s name, purpose, gotra
- Ganapathi Puja – Initial obstacle removal
- Kalasha Sthapana – Energizing water pot
- Chandra Avahanam – Invocation of Moon God into the Kalasha
- Chandra Japa – Chanting moola mantra (108 / 1008 times)
- Fire Ritual (Homa) – Offerings to the sacred fire:
- Ghee, white rice, white sandalwood, sugar, milk, curd
- White flowers (jasmine), lotus seeds
- Purna Ahuti – Final offering and closing of fire
- Theertha / Prasadam Distribution – Blessings shared
Materials Required:
- Ghee
- Milk, curd, sugar
- White rice, white sesame
- White lotus, jasmine flowers
- Betel leaves, camphor
- Silver or white cloth (optional offering)
- Kalasha, incense, darbhai grass
- Moon yantra (optional)
Results / Phalam of Chandra Homam:
| Area | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Mind | Peace, calmness, mental clarity |
| Emotions | Reduces mood swings, fear, sadness |
| Health | Balances hormones, improves sleep |
| Relationships | Brings harmony with mother, spouse, children |
| Spiritual | Improves meditation and emotional detachment |
Where to Perform:
- Ideal at temples, home with priest, or Veda Patashalas
- Preferably near water bodies or under full moon if possible
- Can be done alone (guided) or as part of Navagraha Homam
Optional Add-ons:
- Chanting Chandra Kavacham after homam
- Moon yantra puja for long-term benefits
- Donation of white clothes, rice, silver to Brahmins
- Fasting on Mondays (Somavara Vratam) for added merit

