Ceremonies & Saṁskāras
From before birth to after death, Sanatan Dharma marks each passage of life with a sacred rite, a sanskar. These are the ceremonies I perform, in your home, at a venue, or at Cintāmaṇi Yoga Shala.
Marriage2 rites
Vāgdānabetrothal and vows
The giving of the word. Before the wedding itself, two families promise that this union will be carried in devotion.
Vivāhathe wedding
The sacred marriage. Two souls are joined before the Lord and the fire, to walk the path of dharma together as one household.
Pregnancy & Birth5 rites
Garbhādhānaconception rite
A rite to consecrate the conception of a child, so new life is welcomed in purity and in remembrance of the Lord.
Puṁsavanablessing in the womb
Prayers and offerings for the protection and well-being of the child growing in the womb.
Sīmantonnayanablessing the expectant mother
A blessing for the mother in her later months, for her peace, her strength, and a safe arrival.
Soṣyantī-homafire ceremony before birth
A fire ceremony offered as the time of birth draws near, praying for a safe and auspicious delivery.
Jāta-karmarite at birth
The welcoming of a newborn into the world, with prayers for long life, health, and clear intelligence.
Early Childhood7 rites
Niṣkramaṇathe child's first outing
The child's first journey beyond the home, offered to the Lord, asking His blessing on the road ahead.
Pauṣṭika-karmaceremony for health
Prayers and offerings for the strength, health, and protection of the child.
Nāma-karaṇaname-giving
The giving of the name. A child receives a name connected to the Lord, chosen with care, to be carried through life.
Muṇḍanafirst head-shaving
The first shaving of the head, clearing what was carried from before, with prayers for a clear path.
Cūḍā-karaṇafirst haircut
A milestone marked with blessings for the child's growth, courage, and well-being.
Anna-prāśanafirst feeding of grains
The child's first taste of solid food, offered first to the Lord, then given so the child is nourished by His mercy.
Karṇa-vedhaear-piercing
An old and auspicious rite for the child's health and protection.
Education1 rite
Vidyārambhabeginning of learning
A child is brought to knowledge with the right prayers, so study itself becomes a path toward the Lord.
Home, Property & New Beginnings6 rites
Gṛha-praveśaentering a new home
The blessing of a new home as the family enters it, so the Lord is invited first and the household begins in His shelter.
Welcoming the deities
The welcoming and installation of the Lord's deities on the family altar, so worship has a steady seat at the center of the home.
Vāstu Pūjāhome blessing
A blessing of the home and its space, harmonizing the dwelling for peace and auspiciousness.
Bhūmi Pūjāground blessing
A blessing of the ground before construction begins, offered to the earth before the first stone is laid.
Business or office opening pūjā
A blessing for a new venture, that the work begun there is honest, prosperous, and offered upward.
Vehicle pūjā
A blessing for a new vehicle, praying for safe travel and the Lord's protection on every road.
Fire Ceremonies5 rites
Sankranti Mahā Yajñamonthly, on Sankranti
Once a month, on Sankranti, a sacred solar day in the Vedic calendar, the whole Sanga gathers, in person or on YouTube, live or anytime after, and this yajna is raised. Every name is offered into it together, the most powerful offering of the month, calling protection, fortune, and blessing for you and your family for the month ahead. As I have been taught in my tradition, Sankranti is a highly empowered punya-kāla, a time when offerings carry up to 400,000 times their ordinary merit — some sources describe it as far greater still.
Agnihotrathe daily fire offering
The oldest of the fire rites: a small offering made into a consecrated fire, keeping a home in rhythm with the sacred. Agnihotra can be offered on your behalf for a period of time agreed upon together, or established for your household so you can continue it yourself.
Maṅgala Homafor auspiciousness
A fire ceremony offered to invite blessing and grace upon any beginning or occasion.
Sudarśana Homafor clearing obstacles
Invoking the Lord's Sudarśana, with prayers for the clearing of obstacles — illness, opposition, or whatever stands in the way.
Narasiṁha Homafor protection
Invoking Lord Narasiṁha, with prayers for protection from fear, harm, and obstruction.
Looking for a homa not listed here? Many other Vedic fire ceremonies can be arranged for a specific need or occasion. Ask, and we'll see what fits.
Kirtan, Kathā & Blessings3 offerings
Kirtan
Devotional chanting of the holy names, offered for any gathering, festival, or event.
Kathā
Speaking from the scriptures, offered for any occasion where the heart needs to hear something true.
Blessings for the occasions of life
Birthdays, anniversaries, a new child, a new home or venture, a journey and its safe return, recovery from illness, remembrance of a loved one, and festivals observed at home.
Passing & Ancestors2 rites
Antyeṣṭi-kriyāfuneral rites
The last rites. A soul is helped on its onward journey with the proper offerings, and the family is given shelter in their grief.
Śrāddharite for the forefathers
Offerings made for the welfare of those who have passed, remembering and serving the forefathers with love.
Auspicious timing (Muhūrta) — the selection of the right date and time for a wedding, a move, an opening, or any important beginning — can be arranged on its own, or as part of planning any ceremony above.
Dakṣiṇā, and how the rest is priced
Dakṣiṇā is meant to be given from the heart. That is what is accepted by the Lord. So there is no price for ceremony here. A sacred rite is not bought or sold; what is given is given in gratitude, according to your means and the nature of the ceremony.
Some families find it hard to begin without something to go on. That's understood. When you reach out, we can talk it through honestly, simply as part of arranging the day well.
When you give, your offering flows outward: into support for the community and for Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Kalachandji, the education and spiritual care of youth, the protection of cows, and the ongoing study and pilgrimage that keeps this service living and pure.
Guidance & discernment consultations are priced directly, discussed with you before booking. Coaching, mentoring, and Dharmic Success are shaped by your situation and the scope of the work. Teaching ranges from seva and honorarium-based teaching to paid workshops and programs, depending on the setting.