Homas & Rituals
Rituals explained without mystery, astrology without jargon, festivals with their stories intact — written under the guidance of our priests and astrologers, for devotees everywhere.
Vishakha Nakshatra Mantra
The Vishakha Nakshatra Mantra is the traditional Vedic invocation to Indragni, the combined form of Indra and Agni. This guide sets out the beej and Gayatri forms, their meaning, classical…
AstroBhava Editorial DeskHomas & RitualsUttarabhadrapada Nakshatra Mantra
The traditional nama mantra of Uttarabhadrapada nakshatra, addressed to Ahirbudhnya, with its meaning, classical background and the method of japa prescribed in practice.
AstroBhava Editorial DeskHomas & RitualsUttara Phalguni Nakshatra Mantra
The Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra Mantra is the Vedic nama mantra of Aryaman, the Aditya who presides over this star. Tradition preserves it for aligning the chanter with the nakshatra’s themes…
AstroBhava Editorial DeskHomas & RitualsSwati Nakshatra Mantra
The traditional beej and Vayu mantras associated with Swati, the fifteenth lunar mansion ruled by Rahu and presided over by Lord Vayu, with their meaning, scriptural setting and method of…
AstroBhava Editorial DeskHomas & RitualsShravana Nakshatra Mantra
The classical nama-mantra of Lord Vishnu, Devata of the twenty-second lunar mansion. Tradition prescribes Om Vishnave Namah for those born under Shravana (Thiruvonam) and for balancing the…
AstroBhava Editorial DeskHomas & RitualsShatabhisa Nakshatra Mantra
The traditional nama-mantra of Varuna, lord of Shatabhisa (Sadayam), with its form, meaning, classical basis and the way japa is traditionally kept.
AstroBhava Editorial DeskHomas & RitualsTulsi Mantra
The meaning, Puranic origin and traditional method of chanting Om Shri Tulsi Devyai Namaha, the householder’s salutation to Tulsi Devi.
AstroBhava Editorial DeskHomas & RitualsHow to Worship Lord Vishnu: A Complete Guide to Every Vedic Ritual, Puja, Homam & Japa
A practical Vedic guide to daily Vishnu puja at home, the key mantras, Ekadashi observance, auspicious days, and the classical homas and japas dedicated to the Preserver and His avatars.
AstroBhava Editorial DeskHomas & RitualsTara Mantra
The Tara Mantra Om Tare Tuttare Ture Sarva Ayur Punye Pushtam Kuru Soha is a Vedic-Tantric invocation of Goddess Tara, petitioning her for longevity, spiritual merit and nourishment as…
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