Shanti Havan

Shanti Havan

Shanti Havan is a sacred Vedic fire ritual performed to bring peace, harmony, and positive energy into one’s life. It is conducted to appease deities, pacify planetary doshas, and eliminate negative influences or obstacles. The ceremony invokes blessings for mental peace, prosperity, and overall well-being.

Purpose of Shanti Havan

• To purify the mind, body, and surroundings.
• To balance planetary energies and remove doshas (astrological flaws).
• To invite peace and positivity into personal and family life.
• To mark auspicious occasions or counter negative events (e.g., illnesses, disputes, or calamities).

Services Offered

Astrological Consultation:

• Identifying specific planetary doshas or reasons for performing the Shanti Havan.
• Suggesting mantras and rituals tailored to the individual’s needs.

Preparation for the Havan:

• Providing a checklist of puja items, such as:
  • Havan kund, ghee, samagri (herbal mix), camphor, rice, flowers, and fruits.
  • Sacred firewood (mango wood is commonly used).
• Arranging a qualified priest (pandit) to lead the ceremony.

Shanti Havan Rituals

Purification Process:

• Sprinkling holy water (Ganga Jal) to cleanse the space and participants.
• Chanting of purification mantras to prepare for the ritual.

Ganesh Puja:

• Invocation of Lord Ganesha to remove obstacles and ensure the success of the havan.

Navagraha Puja (Optional):

• Worshiping the nine planets to balance their energies and mitigate astrological issues.

Main Havan Ritual:

• Lighting the sacred fire in the havan kund.
• Chanting specific Shanti mantras, such as:
  • Mahamrityunjaya Mantra for health and longevity.
  • Gayatri Mantra for mental clarity and spiritual upliftment.
  • Shanti Patha (peace hymns) to invoke universal harmony.