Significance
Significance of Vastu Puja
- Appeasing Vastu Purusha: Vastu Purusha is considered a divine being residing beneath the earth who awakens at specific times in the year, called "Vastu Times." Invoking and honoring him ensures protection from negative forces and aligns the space with auspicious energy.
- Invoking Vastu Deities:
- Vastu Padam: This unique Vastu Purusha diagram, featuring 53 deities, is drawn and worshiped during the puja. Vastu Purusha is depicted in a symbolic sleeping posture, representing stability.
- Vastu Brahma: An exclusive form of Brahma known as Vastu Brahma is also worshiped, along with his consorts, Savitri and Gayatri, to enhance positivity and harmony.
- Additional Rituals: A special fire offering, or homa, is conducted, and a unique offering of white pumpkin (Kushmanda) is made to appease four fierce deities to fully cleanse the space of any remaining negative influences.
- Preparation for Grihapravesh: Often, Vastu Puja is performed the night before a Grihapravesh (housewarming) ceremony to eliminate any constructional imbalances or latent negative energies, making the space suitable for a fresh start.