TYPES OF HOMAM Aayushya homa : to ward off evil influences present in a child's life immediately following its birth, thereby ensuring longevity Mrutyunjaya homa : for ward off life threatening situations like accidents Dhanavantri homa : for good health Durga homa : to cancel negative energies; for self-confidence Chandi homa : For Victory in all endeavors Gayatri homa : to facilitate positive thinking and subsequently performing good karma Kritya Pariharana : to counter the effects of black magic Ganapati homa : to overcome obstacles Lakshmi Kubera homa : for wealth and material prosperity
Mangala Samskarana homa : to celebrate auspicious events; to attain Moksha Mahadevi homa : for the stimulation of a marriage and for marital felicity among those already married. Navagraha Homa : to appease the Nine planets and limit the evil influences in one's horoscope Punyahavachana homa : for the naming of a child. Sudarshana homa : for success in an undertaking Santhana Gopala homa : for blessings for a Child
Rudra homa : Getting rid of all negative influences Vastu homa : a house-warming; to encourage good Vastu (energy in buildings) Vidya homa : to benefit students; to facilitate learning Vishwa Shanthi homa : for universal peace and harmony, as also harmony between the self and the universe Viraja Homa : purification rites performed as part of the formal ceremonies by which a person takes the vows of renunciation (Sannyas), thereby becoming a Sanyasi(monk)
