Do you know what results you will get by taking the darshan of the Harathi?
In temples, different types of Haratis are performed. In big temples, during special homas and pujas, we see many Haratis being offered. Let’s find out what results each Harathi brings.
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Eka Harathi
Eka Harathi means giving a single offering of light. It is the first Harathi performed in every prayer session. It helps keep the mind and soul calm and steady. This Harathi promotes stability and deepens devotion.
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Netra Harathi
Netra Harathi is an offering to the divine eyes (Netra) of the deity. Through this, devotees pray for the divine grace to reach everyone. It helps to remove all vision problems and brings about auspiciousness.
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Bilva Harathi
Bilva Harathi is an offering to Brahma, Vishnu, and Maheshwara using Bilva leaves. This Harathi is believed to bring success in all endeavors by encouraging purity of mind, word, and deed.
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Simha Harathi
Simha Harathi is offered to achieve great heights of success and for the well-being of the people and government. It is especially performed when the government undertakes new initiatives.
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Rudra Harathi
Rudra here does not mean Shiva, but auspiciousness. Rudra Harathi is performed to ensure everyone lives happily and peacefully. It brings about tranquility and well-being.
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Chakra Harathi
Chakra Harathi is performed for the discus held in Vishnu’s right hand. This Harathi is believed to bestow knowledge and wisdom. Without knowledge, there is no liberation, hence its high value.
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Navagraha Harathi
Navagraha Harathi is offered to remove the ill effects of the nine planets (Navagrahas). It helps to ensure a smooth and prosperous life by mitigating planetary doshas (defects).
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Kumbha Harathi
Kumbha Harathi is performed to welcome auspicious events and to ward off the evil eye and negativity. It signifies the welcoming of good deeds and is believed to enhance overall well-being.
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Nritya Harathi
Nritya Harathi is an offering of light accompanied by dance, symbolizing life energy. It is performed to highlight the importance of arts and bring vibrancy to human life through continuous energy and creativity.
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Ratha Harathi
Ratha Harathi is offered for the chariots (Rathas) of the deities. This Harathi helps ensure that everyone has proper vehicles and modes of transportation.
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Vriksha Harathi
Vriksha Harathi is performed to encourage the growth of trees and ensure clean air (oxygen) for the people. This Harathi is related to nature lovers and spiritual seekers who wish for environmental abundance.
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Dhoopa Harathi
Dhoopa Harathi is offered to remove all pollutants from the earth and ensure that sunlight reaches the ground effectively, thereby maintaining a healthy environment.
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Akhanda Karpoora Harathi
Akhanda Karpoora Harathi is performed with camphor to pray for peace across the universe. This Harathi is believed to bestow tranquility and peace to devotees.
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Nakshatra Harathi
Nakshatra Harathi is performed to remove the ill effects of the stars. Each individual is believed to have a connection with the stars, and this Harathi helps to eliminate any doshas (defects) related to them.
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Omkara Harathi
Omkara Harathi is an offering to the primordial sound of creation, ‘Om’. It is believed that hearing and seeing the Omkara brings about the destruction of sins and the attainment of all auspiciousness.
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Naga Harathi
Naga Harathi is performed for the divine serpent gods. It is believed to bring longevity, purity, and prosperity. This Harathi helps overcome ailments and remove serpent-related doshas.
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Pancha Harathi
Pancha Harathi is offered to Lord Shiva in his five forms: Sadyojata, Vamadeva, Aghora, Tatpurusha, and Ishana. This Harathi is believed to remove the five great sins and provide solace to the five vital airs (Panchapranas).
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Simha Harathi
Simha Harathi is performed for the vehicle of Goddess Durga, the lion. It symbolizes the victory over enemies and the protection of Dharma (righteousness). This Harathi brings success and the blessings of Goddess Durga.
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Nandi Harathi
Nandi Harathi is offered to Nandi, the vehicle of Lord Shiva. It signifies pure devotion and righteous conduct. This Harathi grants wisdom and the blessings of Lord Shiva.
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Surya Harathi
Surya Harathi is an offering to the sun god. It is believed to bestow knowledge, health, and longevity. By performing this Harathi, ailments are removed, and overall well-being is enhanced.
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Chandra Harathi
Chandra Harathi is offered to the moon god, the mind’s caretaker. It brings about generous thoughts, a righteous mind, and generosity. This Harathi ensures mental purity and tranquility.
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Nakshatra Harathi
Nakshatra Harathi is performed to remove the ill effects of the 27 stars that influence human life. This Harathi bestows eternal merit and auspiciousness to devotees.
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