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Also known as Chandi Homam or Durga Saptashati Homam
What is Navachandi Homam?
Navachandi Homam is a powerful Shakti Homam performed to invoke the blessings of Goddess Chandi / Durga — the fierce form of Adi Parashakti — for protection, victory, and removal of powerful negativities, obstacles, and doshas.
This homam involves recitation of the entire Durga Saptashati (700 slokas) divided into 13 chapters and worship of Navakshari mantra and Navadurgas (9 forms of Durga).
Description
Significance of Navachandi Homam
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Deity | Goddess Chandi (Durga / Shakti / Devi) |
| Scriptures used | Devi Mahatmyam / Durga Saptashati from Markandeya Purana |
| Number of verses | 700 slokas divided into 13 chapters |
| Supporting mantras | Navakshari Mantra, Durga Gayatri, Chandi Path |
| Associated Planets | All 9 planets (as it balances cosmic energies) |
Navakshari Mantra
“Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundaye Vichche”
This powerful bija mantra invokes divine feminine energy and destroys negative forces.
When to Perform Navachandi Homam?
- During Navaratri (especially Ashwin and Vasanta Navaratri)
- On Chandi Homa Muhurat days (usually Tuesdays, Fridays, or Amavasya)
- During Karthigai, Thai, or Panguni months (Tamil calendar)
- To overcome life-threatening diseases, black magic, evil eye, or major doshas
- Before important life events (marriage, career, childbirth)
Who Should Perform It?
- Those facing intense karmic problems
- Women with conception or fertility issues
- People with Pitru Dosha, Karma Dosha, Navagraha afflictions
- Businesses suffering from repeated losses
- Anyone seeking spiritual evolution and protection
Homam Procedure (Summary)
- Ganapathi Puja – For obstacle removal
- Kalasha Sthapana & Devi Avahanam – Invoking the Goddess into Kalasham
- Navagraha Puja – Worship of the 9 planets
- Durga Saptashati Parayanam – Reciting all 13 chapters with 700 verses
- Homam with Each Chapter’s Offering – Into the fire with mantras
- Navakshari Japa and Ahuti – With specific materials for Devi
- Purnaahuti – Final complete offering to fire
- Deeparadhana and Prasadam – Aarti and distribution
Items Used in the Homam (Dravyas)
- Ghee, Honey, Fruits, Curd, Milk
- Kumkum, Turmeric, Camphor
- Navadhanyam (9 grains)
- Bilva leaves, Betel leaves, Coconut
- Dry fruits, Modak, Jaggery, Rice
- Samith (holy sticks), Sesame seeds
- Flowers (especially red), Saffron
- Homa Kundam, Kalasam, Water pots
Benefits of Navachandi Homam
| Category | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Spiritual | Destroy karmic baggage, improve spiritual growth |
| Health | Relief from chronic or terminal illnesses |
| Wealth | Attracts prosperity, removes poverty |
| Protection | Shields against black magic, evil eye, curses |
| Family | Enhances peace, unity, fertility, and progeny |
| Planetary | Pacifies Navagraha doshas and astrological afflictions |
Special Highlights
- Can be performed as individual sankalpam (personal goal) or group sankalpam
- Usually conducted by experienced Vedic scholars (4 to 9 priests minimum)
- Duration: 5 – 7 hours depending on full chanting and rituals
- Optional: 108 Chandi Homas or Sahasra Chandi Homam for larger impact
