“Embrace the transformative energy of Maa Dhumavati to dispel negativity and usher in prosperity and spiritual growth.”

Maa Dhumavati, one of the ten Mahavidyas in Hindu tradition, embodies the transformative power of the divine feminine, often associated with the dissolution of negativity and the dispelling of ignorance. Performing the Maa Dhumavati Puja and Hawan is a profound spiritual practice aimed at invoking her blessings for protection, prosperity, and spiritual upliftment.

About Maa Dhumavati Puja and Hawan

The Maa Dhumavati Puja and Hawan is a powerful Vedic ritual dedicated to Goddess Dhumavati, one of the ten Mahavidyas in Hindu tradition. Maa Dhumavati is revered as the goddess who removes sorrow, dispels negative energies, and guides her devotees toward knowledge, liberation, and spiritual growth. This sacred ritual purifies the mind, body, and environment, helping to eliminate obstacles and attract positive vibrations. Devotees believe that worshipping Maa Dhumavati with devotion helps overcome life’s challenges, bringing peace, prosperity, and clarity while fostering a deeper connection with the divine.

This puja can be done:

• With 11,000 chants; Number of Priests: 3; Duration:1day;
• With 21,000 chants; Number of Priests: 5; Duration:1day;
• With 125,000 chants; Number of Priests: 6; Duration:3day

Mythological Background of Maa Dhumavati

In Hindu mythology, Maa Dhumavati is depicted as a widow, symbolizing the state of detachment from material desires and worldly attachments. She is often portrayed as an elderly woman, embodying the darker aspects of existence, such as sorrow, poverty, and suffering, which she helps her devotees transcend.

A prominent legend states that Maa Dhumavati emerged from Goddess Sati when she consumed her consort, Lord Shiva, in a moment of extreme anger and transformed into smoke (dhuma), symbolizing the transient and illusory nature of the material world. This act represents the dissolution of ignorance and the pursuit of higher wisdom.

Maa Dhumavati teaches her devotees the importance of looking beyond illusions and embracing the ultimate truth of existence, guiding them toward spiritual liberation (moksha). Her worship is believed to help dispel misfortunes and negativity, paving the way for transformation and inner peace.

Benefits of Maa Dhumavati Puja and Hawan

Performing the Maa Dhumavati Puja and Hawan offers several significant benefits:

• Removal of Negative Energies: The ritual helps in dispelling negative influences and protecting against black magic and evil forces.
• Overcoming Sorrow and Depression: Devotees seek Maa Dhumavati’s blessings to alleviate sadness, depression, and misfortunes, bringing peace and mental stability.
• Spiritual Upliftment: The puja aids in attaining ultimate knowledge, self-awareness, and progress towards moksha (liberation).
• Fulfillment of Desires: With sincere devotion, the ritual is believed to help in the fulfillment of wishes and achieving success in various endeavors.
• Health and Well-being: It is also performed for relief from chronic diseases and to promote overall health and longevity.

Dhumavati Amavasya

Dhumavati Amavasya is celebrated on the Ashtami of the Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month. Maa Dhumavati was incarnated to destroy sinners. By tying black sesame in black cloth and offering it to mother Dhumavati, all the wishes of the devotee are fulfilled. Mother Dhumavati is considered a widow due to swallowing her husband Lord Shiva and for this reason, she keeps wearing white clothes. Dhumavati Amavasya is a great opportunity to attain virtue. On this day, worship the mother and do charity. This day is of the attainment of virtue and tantric siddhis.

Samagri for Dhumavati Puja and Hawan

Following are the Samagri required to perform the Dhumavati Puja and Yagna:

• White sesame 
• Dhumavati Yantra
• Dhumavati Mala
• Black cloth
• Black pepper
• Black sesame seeds

Puja and Hawan Procedure 

Swasti Vachan, Shanti Path, Sankalp, Ganesh Sthapan, Gauri Sthapan, Lakshmi Sthapan, Varun Kalash, Punyaha Vachan, Navgraha Sthapan, Brahma Sthapan, Agni Sthapan, Invocation of all Gods and Goddesses, Navgrah Mantra Japa (1 mala for each planet), Invocation of major Gods, Brahman Varn, Puja of Dhumavati devi, Dhumavati yantra Puja, Mantra Jaap, Dhumavati Kavach recitation, Havan with Ahutis of white sesame (til), Aarti, Pushpaanjali.

Ausoicious tithi for Dhumavati Puja and Hawan

The Dhumavati Puja and Hawan is performed during the period of Shukla Paksha, which is considered the best time to perform the Dhumavati puja and Hawan. Also, this period enhances the effect of the Puja ritual. You can perform the Dhumavati Puja and Hawan on Shukla Paksha Ashtami on Tuesday, 3 June 2025, from 5:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Charity and Donation

Charity and Donations to needy people are essential to make Maa Dhumavati Puja and Hawan successful. Performing charity helps to improve the effect of the Puja and Hawan ritual and fulfill all your desires and wishes. Following are the items that you should donate to the poor needy people and the pandit as Dakshina.

• Grains like rice, wheat, or Barley
• Fruits
• Feed to animals and birds
• Donate clothes
• Give Dakshina to the pandit
• Perform Brahman Bhoj
• Share Prasadam
• Donate an ocean item like a conch, pearl, etc.

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