Maa Baglamukhi Temple Special Puja

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   Sankalpa (Intention Setting)

   The priest begins by taking a vow on behalf of the devotee, stating the purpose of the puja, such as victory in a legal matter or protection from negativity.

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   Ganesh Puja

   Lord Ganesha is worshipped first to remove obstacles and ensure the smooth completion of the ritual.

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   Kalash Sthapana

   A consecrated pot filled with water, mango leaves, and a coconut is placed to invoke divine energies.

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   Maa Baglamukhi Invocation

   The goddess is invoked through the chanting of her Moola Mantra: 'Om Hreem Bagalamukhi Sarvadushtanam Vacham Mukham Padam Stambhay Jihvaam Keelay Buddhim Vinashaya Hreem Om Swaha'.

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   hawan (Fire Ritual)

   Offerings of ghee, herbs, and yellow flowers are made into a consecrated fire while reciting mantras to amplify the puja’s energy.

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   Aarti and Prasad Distribution

   The ritual concludes with the offering of aarti (lamp worship) to Maa Baglamukhi, followed by the distribution of blessed prasad to devotees.

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   Mantra Japa (Optional)

   For enhanced results, priests may perform specific mantra chants (e.g., 31,000 or 1,25,000 jaaps) over multiple days, depending on the devotee’s needs.

• Performing the puja within the sanctum sanctorum of a renowned Baglamukhi Temple.
• Offering of special 'Chola' (dress) to the Goddess idol.
• Specific 'Bali' (symbolic offering, not animal sacrifice) rituals for intense protection.
• Participation in group 'Japa Anushthan' for collective spiritual energy.
• Receiving sacred 'Tilak' and 'Vibhuti' directly from the temple's main deity.
• Opportunity for 'Darshan' (sacred viewing) of the Goddess after the puja.

• Auspicious timings are determined by the Panchang, with Vaisakh Shukla Ashtami (Baglamukhi Jayanti) or Navratri being ideal.
• Tuesdays are considered particularly sacred for Maa Baglamukhi.
• Consult a priest for a suitable muhurat based on planetary positions for maximum efficacy.

Performing the puja at the temple enhances its potency due to the established divine energy.

Chant the mantras with devotion as guided by the temple priest.

• Yellow Cloth: Used to cover the puja altar, symbolizing Maa Baglamukhi’s radiance.
• Yellow Flowers: Marigold or yellow roses to offer to the goddess.
• Turmeric: Whole turmeric roots or powder for offerings and mantra japa.
• Yellow Sweets: Laddoos or besan sweets as naivedya (prasad).
• Ghee and Wick: For lighting a diya (lamp) dyed with turmeric.
• Incense Sticks and Diya: For creating a sacred atmosphere.
• Coconut: A whole coconut with husk for Kalash Sthapana.
• Sandalwood Paste: For applying tilak and offering to the deity.
• Red Chili Peppers (Optional): Used in specific hawans like the Baglamukhi Mirch hawan for added potency.
• Baglamukhi Yantra: A sacred geometric diagram to enhance the puja’s effectiveness (optional, often temple-provided).