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Homams · Important Homams
Chandi Homam
Chandi Homam is a Devi fire ritual built around the Devi Mahatmyam, also called Durga Saptashati. The number of paths recited — and therefore the scale, the duration and the number of Pandits — is the detail that most changes the arrangement.
How it works
From your enquiry to the day itself
Details and samagri confirmed
You receive the sankalpam details, the samagri list, and what is arranged for you.
The ritual is performed
At your home, at a temple, or streamed to you, by a Pandit verified for this ritual.
Prasadam and confirmation
Prasadam is returned to you along with a record of the sankalpam that was taken.
Ritual guide
When is Chandi Homam performed?
Groups and families commonly arrange it during Navaratri, on Ashtami or Navami, or for a substantial collective Devi sankalpam.
The date, duration and sequence can vary by sampradaya, family custom and the sankalpam taken. Confirm these details with the Pandit before making arrangements.
Vidhanam
What the ceremony may include
Sankalpam and preliminary Ganapathi Pooja
Kalasha sthapana and deity avahanam
Parayanam of the prescribed text
Ahutis, poornahuti, aarti and prasadam
Before the ritual
How to prepare for Chandi Homam
- Share the preferred date, the location, and the gotra and nakshatra details where you have them.
- Confirm the samagri list and which items the Pandit will bring and which the family arranges.
- Keep a clean, well-ventilated space ready for the agreed vidhanam, with fire safety in mind where a homam is involved.
- Where the ritual is at a temple, check the temple's own rules and schedule before fixing anything.
Do not buy specialised items until the final list is confirmed. Requirements change with the ritual form, the mantra count, the venue and the number of Pandits.
Common questions
Before you book
What do I need to keep ready for Chandi Homam?
You receive a samagri list once the date is confirmed. Anything you would rather not source yourself can be arranged on your behalf.
How long does Chandi Homam take?
It depends on the form chosen and the mantra count. The duration is confirmed with you before the date, so you can plan the day around it.
Can Chandi Homam be arranged outside Hyderabad?
Yes. In-person service covers Hyderabad and the surrounding districts, and the same service is available anywhere else online, including for families abroad.
Which languages are available?
Telugu, Hindi and English. You can ask for a specific language when you book.
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