About Lakshmi Narasimha Homam
Lakshmi Narasimha Homam is offered to Lord Narasimha with Goddess Lakshmi, the protective form of Vishnu who saved the devotee Prahlada. Devotees perform it on Narasimha Jayanti, on Swathi nakshatra days or during difficult periods, praying for protection, courage and peace at home. The priest recites the Narasimha mantras while offering ghee and samagri into the fire.
Lakshmi Narasimha Homam samagri list
- Tulasi garland — 1
- Panakam (jaggery water) for naivedyam — 1 jug
- Homa kundam or bricks and sand — 1 set
- Samidhas (sacred firewood sticks) — 1 bundle
- Ghee for the homam — 1 kg
- Homa dravyams (mixed herbs and grains) — 1 pack
- Navadhanyam (nine grains) — 1 pack
- Dry coconut halves for poornahuti — 2
- Silk cloth for poornahuti — 1
- Kalasham (copper or silver pot) — 1
- Coconuts — 5
- Mango leaves — 1 bunch
- Turmeric powder — 100 g
- Kumkum — 100 g
- Loose flowers — 1 kg
- Flower garlands — 2
- Betel leaves — 50
- Betel nuts — 25
- Bananas and fruits — 1 dozen + 5 varieties
- Camphor — 1 pack
- Incense sticks — 1 pack
- Cotton wicks — 1 pack
Frequently asked questions
How much does Lakshmi Narasimha Homam cost?
Lakshmi Narasimha Homam with a verified Stuti Mandir pandit starts from ₹7,500 as pandit dakshina. 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.