Uchchatan Puja

The ritual of Uchchatan Puja is intricate and requires precision, devotion, and the guidance of a knowledgeable priest or guru. Below are the key steps involved:

1. Preparation:
   • The devotee takes a ritual bath and wears clean, preferably white or yellow attire to symbolize purity.
   • The puja space is sanctified using holy water, incense, and cow dung to ensure a spiritually charged atmosphere.
2. Invocation of Deities:
   • Deities such as Goddess Kali, Lord Shiva, or Bhairava are invoked for their protective and transformative energies.
   • Mantras specific to the Uchchatan ritual are chanted to connect with these divine forces.
3. Yantra Energization:
   • A sacred Uchchatan Yantra (a geometrical diagram) is energized during the ritual. This yantra serves as a spiritual tool to repel negativity and amplify protective energies.
4. Offerings:
   • Offerings include black sesame seeds, mustard seeds, lemons, red chilies, and sacred ash. These items symbolize the dispersion of negativity.
   • Flowers, incense, and sweets are also offered to the deities as a mark of devotion.
5. Mantra Chanting:
   • Specific Uchchatan mantras are recited repeatedly to invoke divine intervention. These mantras are designed to break the hold of negative forces and restore balance.
6. Havan (Fire Ritual):
   • A havan is conducted by offering ghee, herbs, and other sacred items into the fire while chanting mantras. The fire acts as a medium to transform negativity into positive energy.
7. Aarti and Prasad Distribution:
   • The ritual concludes with an aarti (light offering) to the deities and the distribution of prasad (blessed food) to signify gratitude and divine blessings.