Birthday Puja

Birthday puja or Janam divas puja is a specialized Vedic ceremony organized on one’s lunar or solar birthday.

Also known as Janamdin Puja, this ceremony can be performed at home with a pandit who brings all the required samagri.

Its main goal is Ayushya vardhanam, unlike modern celebrations – the improvement of life force and longevity.

The ritual consists of seeking particular deities, like Ashta Chiranjeevis and the ishta devta, to eliminate problems and negative planetary effects.

It serves as a spiritual ‘reset’, cleansing one’s energy and providing them with prosperity, health, and wisdom.

To guarantee the puja gives the most benefit, it is traditionally performed by a trained pandit. This is the general flow of puja –

1. Sankalpa (Solemn Vow): The professional starts the ritual with a formal vow by the individual by mentioning their name, gotra, and specific goal for the coming year.
2. Ganesh Pujan: No puja is completed without honouring Lord Ganesha. It assures that every hurdle is eliminated from the performer’s way.
3. Abhishek & Aradhana: The lord is bathed with sacred items based on the specific puja, while mantras are recited to create a positive environment.
4. Havan (Fire Ritual): Small offerings are given into the holy fire. The smoke from the havan cleanses the home and brings one’s prayer to heaven.
5. Aarti & Blessings: Puja completes with the singing of hymns and the pandit tying a raksha sutra on the devotee’s hand for protection.

Performing birthday pooja at home lets your family celebrate in a familiar, comfortable setting. Our pandit visits your residence and sets up everything needed for the ceremony.

What we bring
The pandit carries the full samagri list, including items for Sankalpa, Ganesh Pujan, and the Abhishek ritual. You don’t need to arrange anything in advance.

How it works
We confirm an auspicious time based on your birth nakshatra. The pandit performs the sankalpa, Ganesh pujan, abhishek, havan, and aarti in sequence, explaining each step as we go.

Who it’s for
Families celebrating a child’s birthday, an adult’s Janamdin, or a milestone year like the 60th can all book this at-home service. We adjust the rituals based on the occasion.

Prefer an online ceremony instead? We also offer birthday puja over video call for families abroad.