• Participate Directly In-Person – Attend the grand rituals live at the temple to immerse yourself in the divine energy.
• Participate Remotely (Distance Sankalpa) – Can’t make it to the venue? Your name, family members’ names, and Gotra will be recited during the ritual. You will receive a video recording of the ceremony.

On the sacred occasion of Mahalaya Amavasya (Sarva Pitru Amavasya), Sakalam.org invites devotees to participate in a special Sri Varahi Abhishekam & Homam dedicated to Goddess Varahi Devi.

Varahi Abhishekam is a devotional worship in which sacred substances are offered to Sri Varahi Devi while prayers and mantras are recited.

Varahi Homam is a Vedic fire ritual performed with offerings into the sacred fire along with prescribed mantras dedicated to Goddess Varahi.

Sri Varahi Devi is worshipped in several Shakta traditions and is also associated with the Sapta Matrikas. In Sri Vidya traditions, Varahi is also known as Dandanatha, the commander associated with the Divine Mother. The Lalita Sahasranama includes the name Varahi and refers to her power in the destruction of Vishukra.

Mahalaya Amavasya, also called Sarva Pitru Amavasya, is the final day of Pitru Paksha. It is traditionally observed for offering respect to ancestors through Shraddha, Tarpana and other ancestral rites.

This makes the day especially significant for devotees who wish to combine:

• Pitru remembrance and gratitude
• Prayer to Sri Varahi Devi
• Abhishekam and mantra worship
• Homam and sacred fire offerings
• Personal sankalpa and devotional prayer

The Varahi seva should be understood as a devotional offering to the Goddess. It does not replace prescribed Pitru Shraddha or Tarpana when those ancestral rites are required according to one’s family tradition.

Mahalaya Amavasya is the Amavasya Tithi at the end of Pitru Paksha and is also known as Sarva Pitru Amavasya.

Traditional Hindu practice considers this day especially significant for remembering and honouring ancestors. Where the exact death Tithi of an ancestor is unknown, traditions prescribe Sarva Pitru Amavasya as a day for collective ancestral remembrance.

Pitru Paksha is observed through practices such as Shraddha, Tarpana and Pinda Daan, depending on regional and family traditions. The observance and terminology can differ across communities and Panchang systems.

The exact procedure may vary according to the temple and priestly tradition. A typical devotional sequence may include:

1. Sankalpa — The devotee’s prayer or intention is formally stated.
2. Ganapati Puja — Worship of Lord Ganesha before the main ritual.
3. Kalasha Puja — Invocation and worship associated with the sacred Kalasha.
4. Varahi Abhishekam — Sacred offerings are made to Sri Varahi Devi.
5. Mantra and Stotra Recitation — Traditional Varahi prayers and names are recited.
6. Varahi Homam — Offerings are made into the sacred fire while prescribed mantras are chanted.
7. Prasada and Ashirvadam — Prasada is offered to participating devotees.

Devotees may make a personal sankalpa for themselves and their family.

A sankalpa may include prayers for:

• Family well-being
• Spiritual growth
• Strength and courage
• Peace and clarity
• Protection
• Gratitude to ancestors
• Fulfilment of a sincere personal prayer

Anyone who wishes to offer prayers to Sri Varahi Devi may participate, subject to the ritual guidelines of the priests conducting the seva.

You may participate:

In Person
Attend the ritual and participate directly in the sacred atmosphere, and you need to bring the Homa Samagri.

Remotely
Submit your sankalpa and participate through the seva arranged on your behalf. A video of the completed rituals can be shared after the seva.

Sakalam makes it possible for devotees to participate in sacred Hindu rituals even when they cannot travel to the temple.

With your seva booking, you can:

• Register your name and sankalpa
• Participate in the Varahi Abhishekam & Homam
• Attend the ritual in person at The mentioned Temple
• Participate remotely when offered
• Receive a video of the completed rituals
• Receive prasada, where included in the seva

Your devotion. Your sankalpa. A sacred offering to Sri Varahi Devi.

Book Varahi Abhishekam & Homam

Participate in the Sacred Seva on Mahalaya Amavasya

Offer your prayers to Sri Varahi Devi on the sacred day of Pitru Paksha Amavasya.

Join the ritual in person or receive a video after the rituals are completed.

What is Varahi Abhishekam?

Varahi Abhishekam is a devotional ritual in which sacred substances are offered to Sri Varahi Devi while prescribed prayers and mantras are recited.

What is Varahi Homam?

Varahi Homam is a sacred fire ritual dedicated to Goddess Varahi in which offerings are made into the Homam fire along with traditional mantras.

Is Mahalaya Amavasya the same as Pitru Paksha Amavasya?

Yes. Mahalaya Amavasya is commonly known as Sarva Pitru Amavasya and marks the final day of Pitru Paksha. It is traditionally observed for honouring ancestors through prescribed ancestral rituals.

Is Varahi Homam the same as Pitru Shraddha?

No. Varahi Homam is worship dedicated to Sri Varahi Devi, while Pitru Shraddha is an ancestral ritual performed to honour one’s departed ancestors. Varahi Homam should not be presented as a replacement for prescribed Shraddha or Tarpana.

Can I participate in the Varahi seva remotely?

Yes, if remote participation is offered for this seva. You can submit your sankalpa for the ritual, and Sakalam can share a video of the completed rituals after the seva.

After you book, you\'ll receive a confirmation email with your booking details. Our team assigns a verified Purohit within 24 hours. The Puja is performed on the scheduled date at the designated temple. A video recording of the complete ritual is delivered to your email or Whatsapp number, typically within 24–48 hours of completion. If you need to reschedule, contact us before the scheduled date.