What Is a Yagya?
Yagya, also known as Homa or Havan, is one of the oldest living spiritual traditions in the world. Mentioned throughout the Vedas, it is regarded as a sacred offering through which human beings express gratitude to the Divine and seek harmony with the natural and cosmic order.
A Vedic Yagya is performed by offering sacred substances into a consecrated fire while qualified priests recite precise Sanskrit mantras preserved through the Guru–Shishya tradition. Each element of the ceremony – the fire, the mantras, the offerings, and the prayers – possesses symbolic as well as spiritual significance.
Each Yagya is dedicated to a specific purpose and performed according to established scriptural procedures by experienced Vedic priests.
What Is a Dosha?
Common Planetary Doshas in Jyotish
Classical Jyotish recognises numerous Doshas – planetary combinations or karmic influences that may indicate challenges or areas requiring greater awareness and spiritual effort. Their influence is always interpreted within the context of the entire birth chart.
- Mangal (Kuja) Dosha – marriage, relationships, compatibility, and family life.
- Kaal Sarp Dosha – karmic obstacles, transformation, and life challenges associated with Rahu and Ketu.
- Pitru Dosha – ancestral karma, family lineage, and inherited karmic patterns.
- Guru Chandal Dosha – wisdom, education, ethics, spiritual understanding, and guidance.
- Shrapit Dosha – unresolved karmic influences and lessons from past actions.
- Nadi Dosha – marriage compatibility, health, and family continuity.
- Bhakoot Dosha – emotional compatibility, prosperity, and marital harmony.
- Gana Dosha – temperament, personality compatibility, and relationships.
- Grahan Dosha – afflictions involving the Sun or Moon caused by Rahu or Ketu.
- Kemadruma Dosha – emotional isolation, instability, or loneliness.
- Daridra Dosha – financial challenges and material instability.
- Shakata Dosha – fluctuating fortune, success, and setbacks.
- Vish Dosha – emotional disturbances and inner conflicts.
- Chandra Dosha – mental and emotional well-being.
- Surya Dosha – authority, confidence, vitality, and relationship with the father.
- Shani Dosha – delays, responsibilities, discipline, and perseverance.
- Rahu Dosha – obsessions, illusions, unexpected events, and worldly desires.
- Ketu Dosha – detachment, spiritual lessons, and karmic completion.
- Guru Dosha – knowledge, teachers, children, and spiritual growth.
- Shukra Dosha – marriage, love, beauty, and material comforts.
- Budha Dosha – communication, education, intellect, and business.
- Papakartari Dosha – restriction caused by malefic planets surrounding a house or planet.
- Gandanta Dosha – karmic knots and significant life transitions.
- Kartari Dosha – obstacles created by limiting planetary influences.
- Vish Yoga – planetary combinations producing mental or emotional strain.
- Sarpa Dosha – karmic influences traditionally associated with serpent symbolism and ancestral energies.
- Chandra–Rahu Dosha – emotional confusion, anxiety, and mental unrest caused by the conjunction of the Moon and Rahu.
The presence of a Dosha does not determine destiny. An experienced Jyotish practitioner evaluates the complete birth chart before recommending appropriate Vedic remedies, which may include Yagyas, mantra, charity (Dana), devotional practices (Bhakti), fasting, or other traditional spiritual disciplines.
How Does a Yagya Work?
According to the Vedic understanding, every action generates karma. Certain karmic influences may create obstacles in health, relationships, family life, education, finances, or spiritual development. Vedic scriptures prescribe Yagyas as one of the principal remedial practices for harmonising these influences, strengthening positive karmic tendencies, and cultivating inner peace.
Jyotish helps reveal karmic tendencies, while spiritual practices such as Yagya, mantra, charity, meditation, and righteous living support the gradual purification and transformation of karma. Recommendations from a Jyotish consultation may include the performance of specific Vedic Yagyas prescribed according to the individual’s horoscope.
Benefits of Yagyas
Vedic scriptures prescribe Yagyas as one of the principal remedial practices for harmonising karmic influences, strengthening positive karmic tendencies, and cultivating inner peace. Personal Yagyas may be arranged according to individual birth charts and spiritual needs, including Rudrabhishekam – the sacred abhishekam offering to Lord Shiva.
Yagyas We Perform
Participation is available both in person at Lakshmi Narayan Ashram in Prayagraj and remotely through Sankalpa (personal intention), allowing devotees from around the world to receive the blessings of these sacred Vedic ceremonies.
Monthly Yagya Calendar
The Ashram follows the traditional Vedic lunar calendar throughout the year. Sacred observances are organised according to lunar phases, planetary movements, Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Sankranti, and other important festivals described in the Vedic tradition. Visitors may explore the monthly calendar, learn about the significance of each observance, and register to participate either in person or remotely.
November 2026
2 November
Kalashtami / Durga Yagya
Monthly worship of Goddess Durga, carrying the energies of Mars, Venus, and Saturn, bringing fullness of life, mental peace, freedom from fear and obstacles, and harmony in married life.
5 November
Rambha Ekadashi / Narayan Yagya
A sacred Ekadashi dedicated to Lord Narayan (Vishnu), carrying the energies of Jupiter and Venus, supporting material progress and liberation, bringing happiness and worldly comforts, and removing past misdeeds.
6 November
Shukra Pradosh / Rudra Yagya
Pradosha Tithi falling on a Friday, carrying the energies of the Moon and Venus, supporting spiritual and material progress, happiness, health, and the removal of resistances and problems.
Dhanvantari Jayanti / Dhanvantari Yagya
Honouring Lord Dhanvantari, the divine physician, balancing all nine planets (Navagraha), bestowing good health, faster recovery from illness, freedom from fear, and renewed physical and mental energy.
7 November
Hanuman Jayanti / Hanuman Yagya
Honouring Lord Hanuman, balancing all nine planets (Navagraha), maintaining the uninterrupted flow of evolution, and bringing strength, success, recovery from illness, and the removal of obstacles.
8 November
Dipavali / Mahalakshmi Yagya
The Festival of Lights and Day of Mahalakshmi, dedicated to Maa Mahalakshmi, Goddess of wealth, prosperity, and auspiciousness, balancing all nine planets (Navagraha) and inviting financial well-being, success in work and business, harmony at home, and blessings for new beginnings.
9 November
Kartika Amavasya / Pitra Shraddha Yagya
A sacred New Moon for honouring and offering gratitude to ancestors, balancing all nine planets (Navagraha), removing Pitru Dosha, and inviting blessings of peace, prosperity, progeny, and harmony in relationships.
13 November
Labha Chaturthi / Ganesha Yagya
Dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, carrying the energies of Mars and Mercury, freeing from fear and major problems, and bringing knowledge, good fortune, wealth, and harmony in married life.
15 November
Surya Shashti / Surya Yagya
A sacred observance dedicated to Lord Surya, the source of light and life, balancing all nine planets (Navagraha) and inviting good health, vitality, success, respect, and the happiness and well-being of family and children.
16 November
Vrischika Sankranti / Surya Yagya
The Sun’s entry into Scorpio, carrying the energies of the Sun, Mars, and Saturn, enlivening the nourishing quality of Surya and bringing knowledge, wisdom, spiritual progress, and harmony in married and family life.
17 November
Masik Durgashtami / Devi Yagya
Monthly Ashtami dedicated to the Divine Mother, carrying the energies of Mars and Venus, giving protection, peace of mind, harmony in marriage, wealth, and success in education.
20 November
Deva Prabodhini Ekadashi / Tulsi Vishnu Vivah Yagya
The Day of Awakening, enlivening the creative impulses of Natural Law, balancing all nine planets (Navagraha) and bringing clear intellect, improved memory, peace of mind, and spiritual progress towards enlightenment.
22 November
Ravi Pradosh / Rudra Yagya
Pradosha Tithi falling on a Sunday, carrying the energies of the Sun and Moon, supporting spiritual and material progress, happiness and health, and the removal of resistances and problems.
24 November
Kartika Purnima / Dev Dipavali / Deep Dan Yagya
The sacred Full Moon of Kartika, celebrated as the Festival of Lights of the Gods with offerings of lamps, balancing all nine planets (Navagraha) and supporting purification, victory, and spiritual and material progress.
This calendar follows the Ashram’s traditional Vedic lunar calendar and is updated each month to reflect the current observances.
Registration
Participation in Yagyas, Homas, and other Ashram activities is arranged directly via WhatsApp. After your registration has been received, you will receive detailed information regarding the ceremony, preparation guidelines, and, where applicable, instructions for remote participation through Sankalpa – the Vedic tradition of offering prayers on behalf of a devotee who is unable to be physically present.
You are welcome to contact us via WhatsApp regarding registration for Yagyas, choosing the appropriate Yagya according to your birth chart, and upcoming festivals and ceremonies.