Chandi Homam Guidelines – Sri RajaRajeshwari Peetham

Sri Rajarajeshwari Peetham (SRRP) performs all the events by strictly following the guidelines without compromising the sanctity. We request all the hosts and guests to respect the process and follow the guidelines.

Note: Please reach out to Guru Garu on +1 (612)-850-1149 if you have any more questions.

S.No	Question	Answer
1	What is Chandi Homam	Chandi Homam is a profoundly powerful and high-intensity Vedic fire ritual dedicated to Sri Durga/Chandika Devi, performed with deep devotion and guided by the 700 verses of the Sri Devi Mahatmyam or Sri Durga Saptasati, a sacred text from Sri Markandeya Puranam. Through offerings into the sacred fire, the ritual symbolizes the destruction of inner negativities—represented by demons slain by Goddess Durga. The chanting of 13 chapters with ‘Swaha’ mantras invokes divine protection, purification, and spiritual transformation.
2	What are the benefits of participating in Chandi Homam	Participating in Chandi Homam is believed to invoke the blessings of Sri Durga, bringing courage, fearlessness, peace, prosperity, and spiritual growth.
3	What kind of preparations should I make before participating?	It is strictly advised to take a head bath and wear clean, traditional clothes. For ladies in sarees/salwar kameez with hair tied up. Men in dhoti and kandwa or pajamas before participating. Maintain a peaceful and devotional mindset and bring required offerings as informed by the organizers. Arrive early at the event.
4	How long does Chandi Homam usually last?	The duration of the Chandi Homam is 4-5 hrs, with other poojas for another 2-3 hrs. Please note that this is a time-consuming process; we kindly request your patience and understanding about timings. By following these guidelines, we’ll ensure a smooth and spiritually enriching experience for all participants. We’re looking forward to a wonderful event!!
	Is this event live-streamed?	NO live streaming and NO recording. Due to the spiritual nature of this event with powerful beeja mantras, we can’t enable live streaming. We want all our guests to come in person in traditional dress and absorb the vibrations directly and take blessings directly. This is like taking food/swimming. There is not to see remotely; come and enjoy We are providing lots of opportunities for a variety of homas for all our guests to come and offer homa dravyas. Don’t miss this.
	Can the priest from the other temple/organization join?	Yes, we encourage priests from the organization/temple to attend SRRP events as our guests as long as they are not interfering in our process. Every Guru-Mandali or organization has their own process, and in our organization, we have our own process, and ladies will take the prominent roles in doing homas, and they should be able to respect our process.
5	Can children participate in Chandi Homam?	No, children can’t participate in Chandi Homam because we will be dealing with fire in the homa kunda, which will be a risk. We request you to make necessary arrangements for your kids. Parents, please take care of your children and ensure they do not touch or disturb the fire/mandala/yantra setups, as they are sacred, sensitive, and hazardous.
6	Do I need to fast before participating in Chandi Homam? Any food restrictions?	Fasting is not mandatory, but maintaining a light and vegetarian diet on the day and before the day of the ritual is recommended for better concentration and purity.
7	What if I need to eat something during the event due to my health issues?	All our guests can come eat food with the dress. There are some rules for the people who are offering Homa Drvayas. We need to actually wear another set of clothes while eating, we need to change to the original deeksha vastras.
8	Can I participate in Chandi Homam if I am new to this ritual?	Yes, newcomers are welcome to participate. The ritual will be guided, and you will receive instructions from the organizers’.
9	Can I bring anything for the homam?	Strictly no outside things will be accepted for the Homam. All homa items are sanctified before Homa.
10	Can I perform Chandi Homam during my menstrual cycle?	No, women in their menstrual cycle are not allowed to attend till they complete their cycle, but family members are allowed to attend with proper sanctity.
11	Can I perform Chandi Homam if we have any death of immediate family member?	No, you are not allowed to perform any homam or Kumkumarchana untill you complete 1st death ceremony rituals. But you are welcome to watch the homam and take the blessings.
12	What if I make a mistake during the Chandi Homam	Mistakes are understandable, especially for beginners. Focus on your devotion and intent, and continue the ritual. The divine grace of Sri Durga is believed to be forgiving and compassionate.
13	Can we perform Chandi Homam as a family?	Yes, performing Chandi Homam as a family can enhance the spiritual experience and strengthen family bonds through shared devotion and prayer (no kids less than 16 years of age). Due to space constraints, only 2 members from the family are allowed to perform the chandi homam.
14	Are there any restrictions on food or activities after performing Chandi Homam	Food/prasadam will be offered to all the members attending the Chandi Homam. Enjoy and experience the vibes of Homa for as long as possible and collect the Homa Raksha from Guruvu Garu.
15	Is registration mandatory to participate?	Yes, registration helps us to make necessary arrangements like food and seating arrangements. If you are not already done, please register @ Event RSVP Form
16	Can I register at the event?	Yes, you can register at the front desk before attending this event.
17	How can I sign up as a volunteer?	Please reach out to the respective contact persons mentioned in the event flyer.
18	Can I carry my spiritual books to homam to chant?	No, carrying your own books/scriptures is not allowed except when preapproved by Guruvu garu. One of the main reasons is the presence of fire. As ritwiks (highly trained chanters with regular practices) will be chanting, it may disturb their flow.
19	Can I wear socks and walk near Homa Kundas?	Wearing socks is not allowed on the premises of homa kundas.
20	Can we talk while homam is going on?	No; maintain silence and focus on homam to absorb and reap maximum benefits of Sri Chandi. Pay attention to instructions given by Guruvu Garu.
21	Can I get up from the homam in the middle?	You can’t get up for small reasons unless it’s very urgent.
22	What if I need to go to the restroom in the middle of homam as a host?	Yes, you can, but you need to get suddhi to rejoin the homam
23	Is there any dress code for hosts?	Yes, sarees for women (red color) and dhotis for men are mandatory for hosts.
24	Can I eat anything on Homa Day as a host?	Yes, very light satvik food if you have any health issues. Fasting is recommended.
25	Do we get a break in between the homam?	Yes, one time break before Chandi Homam starts.
26	How can I join the homam as a ritwik/chanter?	Due to the special nature of this event, only trained and assessed chanters are allowed to chant. Perhaps you can check with Guru Garu on this.
27	Can I join in between/the middle of the homam as a host?	No. Hosts are expected to be present from beginning to end.
28	What if I have a health issue that prevents me from sitting on the floor?	Please inform us early so that we can help you and arrange the seating for all the comfort.