What Is Inside This Guide?

This guide was compiled in collaboration with learned pandits of Kashi — the sacred city of Varanasi that has preserved the Vedic tradition for thousands of years. It covers twelve of the most important rituals in Hindu life, each with the complete samagri list, the correct step-by-step sequence, and the key mantras.

Rituals Covered

1. Ganesh Puja — For all auspicious beginnings, Ganesh Chaturthi, Sankashti
2. Lakshmi Puja — For Diwali, new ventures, prosperity rituals
3. Satyanarayan Katha — For family blessings, housewarming, milestones
4. Griha Pravesh — For the first entry into a new home
5. Navratri Puja — Nine nights of the Divine Mother, all nine days covered
6. Shiv Puja and Rudrabhishek — For Mahashivratri, Sawan, and daily Shiva worship
7. Havan (Yagna) — The complete Vedic fire ritual with correct ahuti sequence
8. Diwali Puja — The Lakshmi and Ganesha puja on Kartik Amavasya
9. Vivah Puja (Marriage) — Kanya Daan, Vivah Homa, and the Saptapadi
10. Chhath Puja — All four days: Nahay Khay, Kharna, Sandhya and Usha Arghya
11. Annaprashan — The first solid food ceremony for the child
12. Pitru Puja and Shraddh — Tarpan, Pinda Daan, and ancestor offerings

What Each Ritual Section Includes

• Complete samagri list — every item required, nothing missing
• Step-by-step vidhi — in the correct Vedic sequence
• Key mantras — transliterated for easy recitation in Hindi and English
• Pandit’s notes — practical guidance from our Kashi pandits

About Advik Rituals

Advik Rituals is a puja samagri brand based in Sigra, Varanasi (Kashi), Uttar Pradesh. Every puja kit we offer is curated in collaboration with Kashi’s pandits — the same scholars who compiled this guide. We source all samagri from Kashi’s artisan families and deliver across India and worldwide.

Kashi se sidha aapke ghar tak. From Kashi, directly to your home.

• Explore our pandit-curated festival puja kits
• Browse individual puja samagri from Kashi
• Shop authentic Kashi incense and dhoop
• Read our blog: Puja guides and Kashi traditions

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this guide really free?

Yes, completely free. No sign-up, no email required. Download it, save it, share it with your family and community. This is our offering to every devotee who wishes to perform their puja correctly.

Is the puja vidhi in this guide suitable for home use without a pandit?

Yes. Each ritual section is written to be followed at home, with or without a pandit present. For major ceremonies where a pandit is traditionally required (such as Vivah or full Rudrabhishek), we note this clearly and can help you connect with a pandit.

Which traditions does this guide follow?

The guide follows the North Indian Vedic tradition as practised in Kashi (Varanasi) — the oldest and most authoritative centre of Sanatan Dharma. The rituals are applicable to the majority of Hindu families across India and the diaspora.

Can I share this guide with others?

Please do. This guide is meant to be shared — with family members, your local temple, friends preparing for a ceremony, and anyone who would find it useful. Spreading Vedic knowledge is a form of seva.

Where can I buy the samagri mentioned in this guide?

All samagri referenced in this guide is available at advikrituals.com — sourced from Kashi and curated by our pandits. Each ritual section links to the relevant Advik Rituals kit.