Spiritual Significance Of Havan

Thursday, May 8, 2014, 16:05 [IST]

Hinduism is one such religion which has a ritual for almost every occasion in a person's life. Be it the birth of a child, marriage or buying a new house, there are certain rituals which have to be followed without fail. One of the basic rituals which is followed in almost all the Hindu occasions is the Havan or Homa. A Havan is a sacred ritual in which offerings are made to the fire.

Fire is the central element of a Havan. Fire has been regarded as God in the Hindu religion. Hence, the offerings made to the sacred fire is said to purify the surroundings as well as the individuals. The sacred fire is supposed to be the link between human consciousness and the cosmic consciousness. A Havan is performed with the aim to achieve material as well as spiritual success.

HOW TO DO GRIHA PRAVESH POOJA?

There are many different types of Homa or Havans that are performed according to the needs and requirements of the individuals. Each Havan is dedicated to a particular deity and one can achieve divine bliss by performing the Havans. So, let us take a look at the purpose, types and significance of Havan.

Purpose Of Havan

According to the scientific theory, matter can neither be created nor destroyed. It can be only transformed from one form to another. Therefore whatever is offered to the fire in a Havan is transformed from a material form to non material form and is said to directly reach the divine spirits.

Purpose Of Havan

A Havan is directed at awakening of the auspicious energies and getting rid of the negative energies surrounding us. The sacred mantras chanted during Havans create a particular vibration which wards of the evil forces and energies and ushers in the positive forces.

Types Of Havans

There are a number of Havans which are dedicated to particular deities and have a specific purpose. The most popular Havans are:

Mrityunjaya Homa for life threatening situation and long life.
Durga Homa to ward of negative forces.
Chandi Homa for victory in all fields.

Types Of Havans

Gayatri Homa to facilitate positive thinking.
Ganapati Homa to remove obstacles.
Lakshmi Homa for wealth and prosperity.
Kritya Pariharana to counter effects of black magic.

Types Of Havans

Rudra Homa to get rid of negative influences.
Vastu Homa for good energy in buildings and homes.
Vidya Homa to facilitate learning.

Significance Of Havan

Havan is symbolic of sacrifices that a human being makes in front of God to attain spiritual bliss. The energies which are aroused through Havan fills an individual with a positive thinking. It is through the fire element that all other five elements of the body is balanced. Hence, the Havan requires individuals to participate with deep faith and bonding with the concerned deity presiding the Havan.