About Uma Maheswara Homam
What is Uma Maheswara Homam?
Uma Maheswara Homam worships Shiva and Parvati as the ideal couple for a happy married life, harmony between spouses and early marriage for those facing delays.
Couples facing misunderstandings and families looking for a suitable match for a son or daughter perform this homam, often on a Monday or Pradosham.
Benefits
- Harmony and love between spouses
- Removal of delays in marriage
- Blessings for family life
When to perform
- Mondays, Pradosham and Maha Shivaratri
- Before or after marriage
How Uma Maheswara Homam is performed
- Ganapati pooja and sankalpam
- Uma Maheswara avahanam
- Homam with Uma Maheswara mantras
- Purnahuti and harathi
Uma Maheswara Homam samagri list
- Homa kundam (the pandit can arrange) — 1
- Ghee — 1 kg
- Samidhas (dried twigs of palasha, peepal, mango) — 1 bundle
- Navadhanyam (nine grains) — 250 g
- Kalasham with mango leaves and coconut — 1
- Turmeric, kumkum and akshinthalu
- Flowers, fruits and betel leaves
- Purnahuti items: dry coconut, silk cloth, red cloth
Do’s and don’ts
✅ Do
- Keep a ventilated space or balcony for the homa kundam
- The person in whose name the homam is done should sit for the sankalpam
❌ Avoid
Frequently asked questions
How much does Uma Maheswara Homam cost?
Uma Maheswara Homam with a verified Stuti Mandir pandit starts from ₹6,500 as pandit dakshina, for about 2.5 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.
Can a couple do it on their anniversary?
Yes. It is a meaningful homam for an anniversary.