1.THILA HOMAM

“Thila” means sesame or “yellu” in tamil. “Homa” means yaga. Sesame is the grain used to invite the ancestors in the act of performing last rits. So, while performing thilahoma, chanting mantras and offering sesame to agni, we pray to Lord Mahavishnu that the souls of our ancestors attain “Mukthi” or “SathGathi” (Remains at the lotus feet of Lord Mahavishnu).So, by doing thila homa, we get blessings from our ancestors and also our prayers will be fulfilled. WHY SHOULD ONE DO THILA HOMAM IN RAMESWARAM? According to Karma Theory, It is our action of Virtue causes Punya and our action of Sin causes Papa. Jeevatma, An individual is the mixture of both Punya and papa karmas, who takes Birth-Death cycle, having Father-Son Relationship, and also experiencing Pleasure and Pain in his/her real life. The horoscope shows these karmic benefits as a tool. The position of planets reflects his action of virtue as punya karma by favouring their wishes and his action of Sins as Papa karma through Dosha. So if one having pitru dosha in his/her Horoscope, It can be caused by certain karma of their family or their ancestors. Pitru Dosha is predicted by the position of Shani, Surya and the kulika in the horoscope. Some factors are listed,

1. It can happen if someone in our family or in the past died by accident, suicide or untimely death.

2. Sthree shapa(Curse of a woman)– If any kanya(virgin woman), GarbaSthree(pregnant woman) or Sumangali woman died with disappointments.

3. Leaving prescribed duties for ancestors last rites like funeral karmas, thithi, tarpana, Shraaddham etc.

Benefits of doing Thila homam in Rameswaram

1. Getting Marriage.

2. For Childbirth (Vamsha Vriddhi)

3. Economical growth in Business & Employment, by removing all forms of related barriers.

4. Overcome family issues and sustain happiness in the family.

5. There will be a favorable solution to the problem of land and property issues.

6. Doing this on a pilgrimage to Rameswaram yatra includes Moorthi Dharshan, Theertha Snanam and Sthala pooja will multiplies our punyas and family well-being.

AUSPICIOUS DAYS TO DO THILA HOMAM IN RAMESWARAM

In Rameshwaram, this puja is performed every day. Some people prefers to do this pooja in following days.

1. Amavasya

2. Krishna Paksha Ashtami

3. Barani Nakshatra (star of Lord YamaDharmaRaja)

4. Ekadashi

Thilahoma – Complete pooja procedure:

1. GANESHA PUJA:

In thilahoma, We do begin with the Ganesh Puja, in order to overcome all the obstacles and to attain Kaarya Siddhi as well as its benefit.

2. SANKALPAM:

The person performing this puja should recite the Names, Nakshatra and Rashi of his whole family and pray to fulfill their benefits through which the puja is performed.

3. PUNYAHAVACHANA:

In this pooja, we worship Lord Varuna and sprinkle kalasha theertha for the sake of the purity of our mind, body and the puja surroundings.

4. PITRU PUJA:

First, we do pooja for Lord YamaDharma Raja in a Silver Bimba. Then, in his shrine, the worshiper recites the names of the deceased ancestors in his family and invokes their souls in male and female forms.

5.KALASHA POOJA:

Inviting and performing pooja for Lord Vishnu&Lakshmi, Lord shiva & Parvati, Lord Adisheshar, Lord Shani Bhagvan, Lord Atharvana Bathirakali & Lord Kamadenu.]

6. JAPA PARAYANAM:

Vedic Pandits chant veda mantra for getting divine grace to the devotees.

7. HOMA:

This Homa part is the crucial part of the whole process. To conduct Homa part, we need more pandits depending upon its “Aavarthi”. Aavarthi means counting system of all Homa mantras upto a specific number of times like 1000, 3000, etc. Generally, the most common method is, to do with 6 to 8 pandits for doing 1000 Aavarthi of Thilahoma. If there have been more deaths like accident or suicide happened in the family, we will have to do more Aavarthi. And also if Astrologers already prescribed any specific count for certain benefits, we need required number of pandits as follows.

1. For 1000 Aavarthi, 6 to 8 pandits

2. For 3000 Aavarthi, 10 to 12 pandits

3. For 6000 Aavarthi, 12 to 16 pandits

4. For 12, 000 Aavarthi 16 to 18 pandits.

5. For 24, 000 Aavarthi 20 and 24 pandits

8. PINDA KARMA:

We are supossed to do this pinda karma at the final part of Thila homa. Offering Pinda karma makes our ancestors to get satisfied by this pooja process and also through which, we show our gratitude to whole 21 generation of our ancestors.

9. PRASADAM:

Pandit ji do kalasha-abisheka and give pooja prasadham to the Devotees. At this time, the pooja dakshina is given to Pandit and complete the whole ritual process.

2.SARPA DOSHAM

Sarpa dosham is present in a chart if any of the following is present in the horoscope: (1)position of surya in 8th house from rahu or (2)following position of rahu or ketu: (A)8th house from chandra: rahu or ketu (B)6,7, or 8 house from lagna: rahu

If one has this kind of system, for a certain period of time, he/she may face some obstacles in getting married, childbirth, health illness and business downfall. So the remedy is to do Sarpa shanthi Parihraram for Rahu and Kethu.

Benefits:

Getting Marriage Having Childbirth. Success in business and employment. Good Health and wealth. Auspicious Day to perform Sarpa Shanthi:

1. Ashlesha Nakshathra (Ayilya Nakshatra)

2. janana nakshatra of the concern person who perform Sarpa shanthi.

3. Naga panchami

4. Any day except Chandrashtama for person’s birth star. Sarpa Shanthi Pooja Procedure:

1. Ganesha Puja:

We do begin with the Ganesh Puja, in order to overcome all the obstacles and to attain Karya Siddhi as well as its benefit.

2.Sankalpam:

The person performing this puja should recite the Names, Nakshatra and Rashi of his whole family and pray to fulfill their purpose and benefits through which the puja is performed.

3. Punyahavasana:

In this pooja, we worship Lord Varuna and sprinkle kalasha theertha for the sake of the purity of our mind, body and the puja surroundings.

4. Kalasha pooja:

Inviting Rahu and ketu in the kalashas with silver Naga Prathibimba and do dedicated pooja.

5.Chanting Japa Mantra and Performing Homa:

Vedic pandits recite all japa mantras of this pooja.

6. Homa:

Pandits perform homa rituals by offering BlackPeas(karuppu ulunthu) for Rahu & Gram dhanya(Kollu)for Ketu in Agni.

7.Prasadam:

Pandit ji do kalasha-abisheka and give pooja prasadham to the Devotees. At this time, the pooja dakshina will be given to Pandit and complete the whole ritual process.

3.THITHI

Thithi in Rameswaram- Death anniversary Ritual:

According to our Hindu calendar, the death day of our ancestors comes year after year. So, if we know the death date and timing, we can predict by taking notes of Maasham( chitra to panguni), either Shukla Paksha (those fortnights when the moon grows) or Krishna paksha (those fortnights when the moon wears out), & thithi (Prathama to chathurdashi or Amavasa or Pournami) and apply into the current year Hindu calender. If we dont know the death date or timing, then the auspicious day for doing thithi pooja is the day of Amavasya. In Rameswaram, Thithi can be performed on a particular day or in any Amavasya days.

Traditional ways for performing Thithi:

For First year death anniversary, We perform Thithi pooja which includes kalasha pooja homa and vegetable dhana all in pooja mandapa. The procedure is as follows.

1. Ganesha Puja:

We do begin with the Ganesh Puja, in order to overcome all the obstacles and to attain Kaarya Siddhi as well as its benefit.

2. Sankalpam:

The person performing this puja should recite the Names, Nakshatra and Rashi of his whole family and pray to fulfill their benefits through which the puja is performed.

3. Punyahavachana:

In this pooja, we worship Lord Varuna and sprinkle kalasha theertha for the sake of the purity of our mind, body and the puja surroundings.

4. Thithi – Rameswaram method:

For the satisfaction of our ancestors, We first invite them in this pooja, and in the names of our ancestors. we do some “Dhaanas” like Vegetables, Dhothi etc to any Brahmins.

5. Homa:

Navagruha Homa for family welfare and pitru mukthi homa for ancestors will be done.

6. Pinda karma:

Offering Pinda karma makes our ancestors to get satisfied by this pooja process and also through which, we show our gratitude to whole 21 generation of our ancestors.

7. Prasadam:

Pandit ji do give pooja prasadham to the Devotees. At this time, the pooja dakshina is given to Pandit and complete the whole ritual process. Then we go to Seashore to dissolve all pinda.This is one way of Tradition. Another way of traditions is to perform thithi at the Seashore of Rameswaram. In Seashore, We do thithi pooja for ancestors with Kalsha pooja, offering vegetables, performing pinda karma with thila- tarpana. We also do shiva linga pooja for our family we

4.NAGA PRADISHTA

In Naga Pradishta, we worship Rahu and Ketu in one naga idol by performing dedicated pooja, Japa, Homa, Abisheka and finally taking to do Shila Naga pradishta in a temple. It is performed to releive from kala sarpa dosham. Kala Sarpa dosham is identified by

(1)position of surya in 8th house from rahu or (2)following position of rahu or ketu:

(A)8th house from chandra: rahu or ketu

(B)6,7, or 8 house from lagna: rahu.

If a person having kala sarpa dosha, for a certain period of time , he/she may face some obstacles in getting marriage, childbirth, settle in one profession or business or in family issues. So it is better for them to do Naga pradishta in Rameshwaram to remove all such obstacles. REASON FOR CAUSING KALA SARPA DOSHA IN HOROSCOPE: According to Jyothisha Shastra, In a person’s Horoscope, the position of planets reflects his action of virtue as punya by favouring their wishes and his action of Sins as Papa through Dosha. The horoscope shows these karmic benefits as a tool. So If one gets affected by a Dosha, it means it is the reflection of his/her papa karma. If a person gets Naga dosha or kala sarpa dosha in his horoscope, it is caused because of involving Jeeva himsa by killing or torturing living creatures such as snakes, reptiles etc.. Why do we do Naga Prathishta in Rameshwaram? When Mahavishnu took Ramavataram, Lord Adisesha appeared with him as Lakshmana and did shiva linga pooja in Rameshwaram. Likewise, in Krishna Avatar, Lord Adishesha appeared as Balaram, the elder brother of Krishna and did Shiva ling pooja in Rameswaram. He also incarnated as Patanjali Siddha and did pooja to Lord Shiva in Rameswaram temple. Later he started to be in the state of yoga Nishta at the shrine of Lord Nataraja. So it is believed that his grace of vibration will eradicate kala sarpa dosha and its obstacles. so we do Naga prathishta in Rameshwaram.

Benefits:

Getting marriage.

Having child.

Success in business and employment.

Health and wealth.

Love and affection between couple as well as family people. Naga Pradishta- Complete procedure

1. Ganesha Puja:

We do begin with the Ganesh Puja, in order to overcome all the obstacles and to attain Karya Siddhi as well as its benefits.

2. Sankalpa:

The person performing this puja should recite the Names, Nakshatra and Rashi of his whole family and pray to fulfill their benefits through which the puja is performed.

3. Punyahavasana:

In this pooja, we worship Lord Varuna and sprinkle kalasha theertha for the sake of the purity of our mind, body and the puja surroundings.

4. Kalasha pooja:

In kalashas, we worship 8 kinds of Naga devadas along with Lord Adishesha, Rahu ketu, by doing dedicated pooja and archanas.

Rahu and ketu pooja in a Naga idol.

5. Japa Parayanam:

Vedic Pandits chant japa parayanam for getting the grace of all kalasha devadas.

6. Homa:

Vedic pandits do Homa ritual by offering grains and herbal things in Agni by chanting mantras.

7. Abhisheka:

All abhisheka and alankara pooja will be held for Nagar Idol.

8. Pradishta:

Naga idol will be taken to temple and do proper pradishta.

9. Prasadam:

After finishing these process, Panditji give pooja prasadham to the Devotees. At this time, the pooja dakshina will be given to Pandit and complete the whole ritual process.

5.SWAYAMVARA KALAPARVATHI

Swayamvara Kalaparvathi is the bridal form of the goddess Parvathi Devi, wife of Lord Shiva and sister of Sri Maha Vishnu. Swayamvara Parvathi is a very special and charming way, as it represents the longing for Parvathi Devi’s life to marry Lord Shiva and come true.

Benefits of the Swayamvara Parvati Homam:

1) Find a suitable partner of your choice

2) Enjoy a happy married life

3) Married women are blessed with a bountiful and meaningful life

4) Share a meaningful rapport with your spouse

5) Eligible girls seeking a suitable bridegroom

6) Women desiring marital harmony with their spouse

6.KASHI YATRA

There are some traditional things need to be follow while going to Kashi yatra.

1. At first, Devotees have to visit Rameshwaram, take bath and do Saikatha Linga Pooja (Forming 3 Sand lingas) in the shrine of Dhanushkodi seashore.

2. Among the three Lingas, the first one called SethuMadhava Linga, should be donated to Pandit ,the second Linga called Bindu Madhava, should be dissolved in the ocean and the third lingam called Veni Madhava, should be taken on a pilgrimage to Kashi.

3. Taking Theertha Snanam in all 22 wells situated inside the Rameshwaram temple.

4. Getting Swami Darshan in Lord Ramanathaswamy Temple and visiting all nearby temples around Rameswaram.

5. Going Kashi yatra and bring Ganga jal to Rameshwaram.

6. Doing Gangabishekam in templeby performing Ganga Pooja with Pandits.

7.BRAHMANA BHOJANAM

brahmana bhojanam is the procedure for the poojas. Once you finish the pooja and provide food to the brahmanas, it is the fulfillment of the pooja.

We are here providing bhojanam (food) for 10 Brahmanas. It is a procedure followed by your ancestors.

And we are providing bhojanam (food) for yatras as well.Good food, without onions, garlic, or masalas, is served for the Brahmanas and the yatras.