Puja is a Sanskrit word which means to worship, adore or pay tribute to the divine. It is a revered spiritual union between the heart of the worshiper and the universal spirit. In fact, this term could be broadly used for several different ceremonial practices that can be laid out along a range of consciousness. Puja, or ritualized prayer, is strongly effective because of its exceptional ability to break through our energetic karmic crust through prayers and japas. Puja, or ritualized prayer, is powerfully effective because of its unique ability to penetrate our energetic karmic crust through specific chants and prayers. These prayers bond us to the inner core of celestial power. As per Hindu custom, Pujas are traditionally carried out in temples by dwelling priests who have vast knowledge of puja together with the exact details of favorable times to do certain pujas, and the relevant mantras to chant, etc. A pujari or a priest can well determine which puja and timings would best suit a person after reading his/ her vedic astrological chart which reflects a persons karma from this life and previous lives. Vedic Pujas and Homa when carried out with profound dedication become intense meditation techniques.

Durga Puja is one of the prominent festivals of India and is celebrated with great pomp and show especially in West Bengal (Kolkata). Celebrated especially in the month of September/ October, this festival is celebrated for ten days out of which the last four days beginning from Maha-Shashti till the tenth day (Dashami) when the idol of the goddess is immersed in rivers and seas is celebrated with great fervor and joy. Over a period of time, this festival has acquired the status of the biggest social event of the Bengalis besides being a religious ceremony. These four days Bengalis have lot of fun and frolic by organizing many performances. They catch on the latest designer wear clothes and accessories and eat delicious food. Also known as Sharodotsav, this festival evokes the power of female Shakti represented by the Goddess Durga who slaughtered the buffalo demon Mahishasura to restore peace and sanctity on earth again.  Maa Durga’s Puja is performed for wisdom, prosperity, and peace of mind. It is also done for financial and social stability. Though this puja is performed in puja pandals and is performed in a massive scale, this puja could also be performed in our house.

Children are nature’s gift for the happiness of a family. For a childless couple life is nothing more than a hell as there is nothing seems appealing and exciting without the. In fact the couple loses peace of mind and remains upset in spite of having all comforts of life if there is no child or any issue out of them. The Santan Gopal Puja is a boon if there are complications or delay in having offspring during pregnancy. Santan Gopalan Puja is highly recommended for childless couple, who wish to have a child. This puja is performed not just to beget a child but also for expecting parents to have a healthy and an intellectual child. In this Puja, Lord Vishnu as Gopala Krishna is worshiped with tulasi leaves and is performed by employing Santhana Gopala Mantra. The Santana Gopala mantra japa is done by keeping Santana Gopala yantra. After performing this puja one will be blessed with a child, wealth, property, gain, and prosperity The Santan Gopal Puja could be performed on any day of the week but Wednesday is considered auspicious by many people. This puja is performed not just by childless couple but also by those

Kuber Puja is associated with Lord Kuber, who is believed to be the wealth of God. This Puja is considered to be very fruitful for financial affluence and gaining materialistic comforts. Lord Kuber who is also known as Dhanapati is the son of sage Vishrava who is the son of Lord Brahma. Kubera was appointed by the Gods as the custodian of their treasures as well as nine special treasures of imprecise significance. By worshipping Goddess Lakshmi and Kubera together brings affluence to the devotee by drawing new opportunities and basis of income. Special puja of Kubera is performed during Deepawali, Dusshera and Dhantriyodasi. This puja is especially beneficial for those facing financial problems or for faster recovery of debts. This puja is supposed to bring good results especially if performed on Full Moon Day and half-moon days in the month of November. Thursday and Friday is considered to be the most auspicious days for Kuber Puja. In order to appease lord Kuber, he should be worshipped with coconut, Beetle leaves, fruits, Ghee, etc. As Naivedhaya (offering) jaggery, honey and dry fruits could be offered. It is said that by worshipping Lord Kuber for 48 days and reciting Kuber Sloka

Our lives are influenced by nine different planets. The position of these planets in our horoscopes during our birth determines the happiness and hardships that take place in our future lives. In order to avert the negative effects of the planets and improve their positive energies, Navagraha puja is performed. This is a very powerful puja and includes the worship of nine chief planets including Surya, Chandra, Kuja, Budh, Guru, Shukra, Shani, Rahu and Ketu. Navagraha puja is done to appease the nine deities and get their blessing especially when they are placed in unfavorable positions. By doing Navagraha homa and pooja, navagraha doshas are detached and good results are ensued. Every person goes through success and failures in his/ her life. The turbulences and difficulties faced by a person is said to be due to improper planetary alignment for an individual and is called as a “dosha” or negative influence. Due to these “Navagraha doshas” people may encounter many adversities in their lives. The power of a particular planet determines the length of this difficult phase in a person’s life. This puja gives tremendous positive energy, and helps people to gain courage to face any situation in their lives.

Maha Lakshmi is considered to be goddess of wealth,fortune, power, luxury, beauty, fertility, and auspiciousness.Lakshmi Pooja is conducted to invoke the Goddess of wealth so that she may bestow upon you good luck and wealth. The pooja is usually performed on Fridays and on auspicious days  like Panchami and Ekadashi. Goddess Lakshmi  is commonly worshiped in her eight forms;  the AshtaLakshm is including Aadi Lakshmi, Santhana Lakshmi, Gaja Lakshmi, Dhana Lakshmi, Dhaanya Lakshmi, Vijaya Lakshmi, Veera Lakshmi, Aiswarya Lakshmi. Maha Lakshmi Puja is performed during Deepawali, ‘The Festival of Lights. Since, Devi Lakshmi is fond of neatness and cleanliness, people clean their households before Deepawali in order to welcome the goddess and to worship her great devotion. Before performing the pooja the entire vicinity is cleaned, thoroughly. A new cloth (red colored) is placed on a high platform for establishing the deity. A copper kalash or pitcher filled with rice, flower, coins is placed on the platform with a little rice at the base of it. Then the idol of goddess Lakshmi is established over the platform. Lord Ganesha is also worshipped along with Goddess Lakshmi as worshipping both of them together brings wisdom and wealth together. Both the deities are