About Durga Lakshmi Saraswati Homam
What is Durga Lakshmi Saraswati Homam?
Durga Lakshmi Saraswati Homam worships the three forms of the Divine Mother together — Durga for strength, Lakshmi for wealth and Saraswati for knowledge — as in the three parts of Navaratri.
Families with children in school or college and a business to run often choose this homam during Navaratri, as it covers protection, prosperity and learning in one ritual.
Benefits
- Strength and protection (Durga)
- Wealth and prosperity (Lakshmi)
- Knowledge and success in studies (Saraswati)
When to perform
- Navaratri
- Before exams, a new job or a business expansion
How Durga Lakshmi Saraswati Homam is performed
- Ganapati pooja and sankalpam
- Avahanam of the three goddesses
- Durga, Sri and Saraswati Sooktam homam
- Purnahuti and harathi
Durga Lakshmi Saraswati Homam samagri list
- Homa kundam (the pandit can arrange) — 1
- Ghee — 1 kg
- Samidhas (dried twigs of palasha, peepal, mango) — 1 bundle
- Navadhanyam (nine grains) — 250 g
- Kalasham with mango leaves and coconut — 1
- Turmeric, kumkum and akshinthalu
- Flowers, fruits and betel leaves
- Purnahuti items: dry coconut, silk cloth, red cloth
- Red, white and yellow flowers
- Books and pens for Saraswati pooja
Do’s and don’ts
✅ Do
- Keep a ventilated space or balcony for the homa kundam
- The person in whose name the homam is done should sit for the sankalpam
❌ Avoid
Frequently asked questions
How much does Durga Lakshmi Saraswati Homam cost?
Durga Lakshmi Saraswati Homam with a verified Stuti Mandir pandit starts from ₹9,100 as pandit dakshina, for about 3 hours. The price can be a little higher outside the metro cities, live video pujas cost less than a home visit, and the full bill is shown before you pay.
Can students take part?
Yes. Students can place their books for the Saraswati pooja part.