Description
Why Perform Hayagriva Homam?
This homam is ideal for those seeking:
- Intellectual clarity & academic excellence
- Success in exams and competitive studies
- Spiritual elevation and Vedic learning
- Mastery of scriptures, mantras, and arts
- Overcoming mental confusion, memory loss, or stress
- Support in research, teaching, or writing
Key Benefits
Area | Benefits of Hayagriva Homam |
---|---|
Knowledge & Memory | Enhances grasping power, sharpens intellect |
Education | Helps students excel in studies, exams, and learning |
Spiritual Growth | Supports Vedic studies, mantric clarity, and higher learning |
Career | Beneficial for teachers, researchers, speakers, scholars |
Mental Health | Reduces stress, confusion, and mental distractions |
Main Mantras Used
- Moola Mantra:
“Om Shri Hayagrivaya Namah”
- Hayagriva Gayatri Mantra:
“Om Vaagishaya Vidmahe
Hayagrivaya Dhimahi
Tanno Hayagrivah Prachodayat”
- Hayagriva Stotram (Composed by Vedanta Desika)
Homam Procedure (Steps)
- Sankalpam – Statement of devotee’s intent (name, gothram, purpose)
- Ganapathi Pooja – Initial prayer to remove obstacles
- Kalasha Sthapana & Invocation of Hayagriva
- Hayagriva Moola Mantra Japam – 108/1008 times
- Homa Offerings – Ghee, akshata, sesame, herbs, honey, sugar, modakam
- Hayagriva Gayatri Japa
- Purnaahuti – Final offering for divine completion
- Prokshanam & Prasadam Distribution
Homam Items Required
- Ghee, milk, honey, curd
- White flowers (especially jasmine), arugampul
- Dry coconut, rice, sugar, modakam
- Sandalwood paste, turmeric, kumkum
- Navadhanya (nine grains), betel leaves and nuts
- Books or writing tools (to energize during homam)
Auspicious Days to Perform
- Full Moon Day (Pournami)
- Thursdays (Guruvaram – linked to wisdom)
- Moola Nakshatra Days
- During exam preparation or academic milestones
- Vasant Panchami / Saraswati Puja Day
Best For
- Students (from school to PhD level)
- Teachers, lecturers, researchers
- Vedic scholars, spiritual aspirants
- Children with speech or learning difficulties
- Those appearing for competitive exams (NEET, UPSC, GATE, etc.)
Where to Perform
- At home with a qualified priest
- In temples or Veda patasalas
- In schools/colleges before exams (for group blessing)
Optional Add-ons
- Book Blessing Ceremony
- Mantra Learning Session
- Hayagriva Yantra Energization
Spiritual Note
Hayagriva is said to whisper divine wisdom into the ears of sincere seekers. Meditating upon his form with sincerity is said to unlock limitless mental and spiritual capacity.
Want These Resources?
- Hayagriva Homam Procedure PDF (Tamil or English)
- MP3 of Hayagriva Mantras
- Sankalpam Template with Name/Star/Gothram
- Homam Kit Checklist
- Poster for School/College Homam Event
Let me know and I will prepare them for you.