Sarv Badha Vinashan Yagya

The “Sarv Badha Vinashan Yagya” or “Yagna” is a Hindu ritual performed with the intention of removing or destroying all obstacles, negative influences, and impediments from one’s life. It is a puja (worship ceremony) that aims to invoke divine blessings to eliminate various forms of hindrances, challenges, or difficulties. Here is a description of the Sarv Badha Vinashan Yagya puja:

1. Setting the Intention:

• Before beginning the puja, the practitioner or the priest conducting the ritual sets a clear intention for the ceremony. The intention is to seek the divine’s intervention in removing all obstacles and challenges from one’s life.

2. Preparation:

• The place of worship is cleaned and purified to create a sacred and conducive atmosphere for the puja.
• An altar or sacred space is set up, typically adorned with images or idols of deities associated with protection and the removal of obstacles, such as Lord Hanuman or Lord Ganesha.
• Offerings for the puja, including flowers, incense, fruits, sweets, and a lit lamp (diya), are arranged.

3. Invocation of Deities:

• The puja begins with the practitioner or priest invoking the blessings of the chosen deities through specific mantras and prayers.

4. Offering Prayers and Mantras:

• Devotees or the priest recite prayers and mantras that are particularly associated with the removal of obstacles and negativities. These may include mantras dedicated to Lord Hanuman or Lord Ganesha.

5. Havan (Fire Ritual):

• A sacred fire, known as “havan,” is kindled. Offerings such as ghee (clarified butter), herbs, grains, and specific ingredients are offered into the fire while chanting mantras. The fire symbolizes the divine power that can purify and remove obstacles.

6. Visualization and Affirmations:

• During the puja, the practitioner may engage in visualization exercises, imagining the obstacles and challenges being destroyed by the divine forces. Positive affirmations may also be recited to reinforce the intention of obstacle removal.

7. Aarti:

• An aarti is performed, where a lit lamp is circled in front of the deities. This is accompanied by singing devotional songs and hymns.

8. Expression of Gratitude:

• The puja concludes with an expression of gratitude to the deities for their blessings and a request for continued protection and obstacle removal in one’s life.

9. Prasad Distribution:

• The prasad (blessed offerings) is distributed among family members and participants as a symbol of sharing the divine blessings.

The Sarv Badha Vinashan Yagya is typically performed with a deep sense of faith and devotion, as it is believed to be a potent means of seeking divine intervention in one’s life to overcome obstacles and challenges. It is often conducted on special occasions or during times of personal or collective adversity.