About Santana Gopala Homam
What is Santana Gopala Homam?
Santana Gopala Homam is a homam to Bala Krishna (Santana Gopala) with the Santana Gopala mantra, performed by couples praying for a healthy child and for the wellbeing of children.
The homam is described in the Puranas as the prayer of couples who longed for a child. Bala Krishna is invoked with butter, milk and the Santana Gopala mantra, and the couple receive the prasadam together.
Benefits
- Blessings for progeny
- Health and wellbeing of children
- Peace and hope for the couple
When to perform
- Thursdays, Ekadashi and Rohini nakshatra
- Krishna Janmashtami
How Santana Gopala Homam is performed
- Ganapati pooja and sankalpam
- Santana Gopala avahanam
- Santana Gopala mantra homam
- Offering of butter and milk sweets
- Purnahuti and prasadam for the couple
Santana Gopala Homam samagri list
- Bala Krishna idol or picture
- Butter and milk sweets
- Tulasi leaves and yellow flowers
- Homam samagri
- Fruits and betel leaves
Do’s and don’ts
✅ Do
- The couple should sit together for the sankalpam
❌ Avoid
Santana Gopala Homam near you
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Santana Gopala Homam cost?
Santana Gopala Homam with a verified Stuti Mandir pandit starts from ₹9,100 as pandit dakshina, for about 2.5 to 3 hours. The price can be a little higher outside the metro cities, live video pujas cost less than a home visit, and the full bill is shown before you pay.
Should both husband and wife attend?
Yes. The sankalpam is taken by the couple together.
Is this a substitute for medical advice?
No. It is a prayer; please continue any medical treatment alongside it.