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Sarasvati Homa: Sarasvati is the embodiment of Mother Divine that is responsible for the enlivenment and spread of Pure Knowledge, as well as progress in areas of study and of the arts.

By honoring Sarasvati, the qualities of wisdom, intelligence and good memory are enhanced in the individual and the environment.

Homa for Sarasvati help gain blessings and support of Mother Divine in the areas of spiritual study, other educational activities, or in the arts, including writing, public speaking, visual arts and music. These Homa are often performed prior to starting studies.

This Homa can take up to 3 to 5 hours to complete.

Basic List of Ingredients for a Homa, additional ingredients may be required depending on some specific requirements. Please discuss prior to making arrangements.

1. Havan Kund

2. Cow Dung or Wood pieces for burning Homa

3. Ghee 1 lb, warmed up and poured in a bowl

4. Rice (uncooked) 200 grams, in a bowl

5. Camphor

6. Red Roses

7. Moli - one ball

8. Incense Sticks - three packets.

9. One Diya with wick

10. Box of Matches

11. Five Dry fruits

12. Five Seasonal fruits

13. Five Sweets eg. ladoo, jalebi, etc.

14. Mohan Bhog (Persad)

15. One Dried Coconut - Kopra in Hindi.

16. Ganges Water

17. $ 10.25 in currency notes and coins,

18. One glass or lota of water and spoon

19. Haldi / turmeric powder, 100 grams

20. Cotton Balls to use in the havan to sustain fire.

21. Ghee 2 lbs. in two bowls (melted)

22. Havan Samigri One box

23. Barley - 100 grams

24. Brown rice 100 grams