What is the Veni Madhav Vishnu Ashtavatar Pujan?
This grand ritual is a multi-fold spiritual offering to Lord Vishnu, particularly in his divine forms known as the Ashtavatar—his eight powerful incarnations, including Rama, Krishna, Narasimha, Vamana, and others. The pujan, abhishek (sacred bathing), and Sudarshan Yagya together create a powerful spiritual current for:
- Protection from adversity
- Karmic cleansing
- Spiritual upliftment
- Fulfillment of desires through divine grace
This puja is traditionally performed in Kashi (Varanasi), where Veni Madhav, a revered form of Lord Vishnu, is especially worshipped.
Ritual Breakdown: What Each Part Means
1. Veni Madhav Pujan
- Devotees offer prayers to Lord Vishnu in his Veni Madhav form.
- Involves lighting lamps, offering tulsi leaves, fruits, rice, and flowers.
- The focus is on removing sins, especially Paap Karma from past lives.
- Popular among those seeking moksha, marital harmony, or release from ancestral issues.
- “Worshipping Veni Madhav in Kashi is believed to liberate the soul across lifetimes.”
2. Ashtavatar Pujan (Eight Forms of Vishnu)
You receive blessings from these eight avatars:
| Avatar | Purpose |
| Matsya | Saves from drowning in emotional or financial troubles |
| Kurma | Gives stability during chaos |
| Varaha | Lifts you from deep negativity or confusion |
| Narasimha | Fierce protector against injustice and enemies |
| Vamana | Blessed humility removes ego-driven obstacles |
| Parashurama | Destroys karma, causing repeated life failures |
| Rama | Restores dharma, brings righteousness and truth |
| Krishna | Brings joy, love, cleverness, and divine solutions |
3. Abhishek of Lord Vishnu
This includes the sacred bathing of the deity idol with:
- Milk, honey, ghee, curd, sugar
- Panchamrit and Gangajal
- Tulsi leaves and sandalwood paste.
- Abhishek purifies your energy field and invokes deep blessings of peace, healing, and divine love.
4. Sudarshan Yagya
The Sudarshan Chakra is Lord Vishnu’s ultimate weapon—not just to destroy negativity, but to restore balance and divine order.
The fire ritual includes:
- Chanting of Sudarshan Gayatri and Mala mantras
- Offerings of ghee, herbs, and samidha to the fire
- Dashansh Havan (10% of total mantra chants)
- Protection from sudden diseases, black magic, evil eye, or ancestral doshas.
“This Yagya is often done before major life decisions—marriage, house purchase, or job switch—for clarity and divine protection.”
Key Benefits of the Puja
1. Karmic Relief
This Yagya works on cleansing negative karma accumulated from past lifetimes. By invoking the grace of Lord Vishnu in his various forms, the ritual helps alleviate the burdens of accumulated sins and obstacles caused by ancestral doshas.
Benefit: Freedom from the cycles of bad luck, misfortune, and unresolved past life issues.
Who benefits: Those stuck in recurring problems like financial losses, health issues, or relationship conflicts.
2. Protection from Evil Forces
The Sudarshan Chakra is Lord Vishnu’s divine weapon, believed to destroy evil influences, negative energies, and blockages. The Sudarshan Yagya offers divine protection from adversaries, the evil eye, black magic, and misfortune, keeping you safeguarded from harm.
Benefit: A powerful shield that guards you and your loved ones from unseen threats.
Who benefits: Those experiencing external threats, fear, or insecurity, or those feeling “cursed” or under a negative influence.
3. Spiritual Upliftment
This puja brings spiritual awakening by reconnecting the devotee to their higher self and divine energy. The Ashtavatar Pujan is a multi-faceted approach to purifying the soul and aligning it with cosmic energies.
Benefit: Enhanced intuition, peace of mind, and alignment with spiritual truth.
Who benefits: Anyone on a spiritual path, seeking enlightenment or a better understanding of life’s deeper meanings.
4. Prosperity and Abundance
Worshipping Lord Vishnu through his eight avatars ensures blessings of material success, prosperity, and financial stability. The puja removes financial blockages, promotes growth in business, career, and helps resolve money-related problems.
Benefit: Increased wealth, prosperity, and better financial opportunities.
Who benefits: Individuals facing financial struggles, business owners, and those experiencing a lack of growth in their careers or wealth.
5. Health and Well-Being
The Abhishek of Lord Vishnu, especially with sacred offerings like Panchamrit (milk, honey, curd, ghee, and sugar), purifies your body, mind, and soul. The ritual helps in healing chronic illnesses, restoring vitality, and boosting your immune system.
Benefit: Healing of chronic ailments, prevention of diseases, and better physical health.
Who benefits: Those suffering from long-term health issues, those recovering after illness, or those seeking general well-being.
6. Family Harmony and Peace
Performing the Yagya for family members invokes the grace of Lord Vishnu to restore peace in relationships. It can resolve conflicts, bring emotional healing, and clear family issues related to misunderstandings or discord.
Benefit: Brings harmony, love, and understanding within the family.
Who benefits: Families experiencing disharmony, misunderstandings, or internal conflicts.
Mythology Behind This Puja
Veni Madhav is a sacred form of Lord Vishnu worshipped in Kashi, believed to protect the holy city and grant moksha. This puja honors Vishnu’s 8 avatars—Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Narasimha, Vamana, Parashurama, Rama, and Krishna—each symbolizing divine intervention to restore dharma in different ages.
The Sudarshan Chakra, Vishnu’s divine weapon, is invoked through a special Yagya to destroy negativity, black magic, and karmic obstacles. The Abhishek and rituals performed align the devotee with cosmic purity, protection, and prosperity, making this puja highly powerful in the chaos of Kaliyuga.
Full Puja Procedure
1. Sankalp (Sacred Intention)
- The devotee or the pandit takes a Sankalp, stating the name, gotra, and purpose of the puja (health, protection, wealth, peace, etc.).
- The intention is offered to Lord Vishnu with tulsi water and rice in hand.
“O Lord Vishnu, I humbly offer this puja to seek your divine blessings for protection and prosperity.”
2. Purification & Invocation
- The puja space and items are purified using Ganga Jal, turmeric water, and incense.
- Vedic mantras and bell sounds are used to invite Lord Vishnu, the Ashtavatars, and Sudarshan Chakra into the idol or Kalash.
3. Kalash Sthapana & Vishnu Yantra Puja
- A Kalash (copper pot) filled with water, mango leaves, and coconut is placed.
- A Vishnu Yantra is installed near it and energized with Tulsi, sandalwood, ghee lamps, and flower offerings.
4. Abhishek (Sacred Bathing Ritual)
Performed on the Vishnu idol or Shaligram:
- Panchamrit Abhishek – with milk, curd, honey, ghee, and sugar.
- Followed by water mixed with Tulsi leaves.
- Recitation of Vishnu Sahasranama (1000 names) or Purusha Suktam during Abhishek.
This step purifies the devotee’s body and soul and invokes divine grace.
5. Ashtavatar Pujan (Worship of 8 Avatars)
Each of the 8 avatars of Vishnu is individually invoked and worshipped with:
- Tulsi garlands, Chandan (sandal paste), akshat (rice), flowers, and deepam (lamps).
- Vedic chants specific to each avatar are recited to invoke their divine energy and blessings.
6. 108 Tulsi Patra Archana
- 108 Tulsi leaves are offered one by one while chanting “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya” or Vishnu’s other names.
- This step is believed to destroy ego, clear past karmas, and please Lord Vishnu immensely.
7. Sudarshan Yagya (Havan)
- A sacred fire is prepared with cow dung cakes, ghee, wood, herbs, and samagri.
- Sudarshan Gayatri Mantra or “Om Sudarshanaya Vidmahe…” is chanted during offerings.
- 108 or 1008 ahutis (offerings) of ghee and herbs are made into the fire.
- Ends with Purnahuti, symbolizing the fulfillment of the devotee’s wish.
This step clears negativity, removes black magic, and protects against evil influences.
8. Aarti & Prasad Distribution
- Aarti is performed with dhoop, deep, and conch blowing.
- Devotees receive prasadam (blessed food) and charanamrit (holy water from the Abhishek).
- Blessings and concluding mantras are chanted to mark the end of the puja.
Want to know more about Deity Worship & Puja
Dos:
- Stay sattvic (veg food, calm mood) the day before and after
- Meditate on Lord Vishnu or chant “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya”
- Keep your sankalp personal and clear.
Don’ts:
- Don’t engage in arguments, intoxicants, or tamasic behavior during the puja period.
- Avoid questioning the process; spiritual work takes time to manifest
- Don’t skip reading the post-puja report—it contains powerful insights
Who Should Do This Puja?
- Facing chronic obstacles in career, marriage, or legal matters
- Feeling spiritually blocked or burdened by past karma
- Experiencing ancestral dosh, pitru problems, or vastu issues
- Desire to begin a new spiritual chapter ora fresh start
FAQs
Q: Can I book this puja online even if I’m abroad?
Yes. Platforms like Sri Mandir and AstroVed allow international bookings with livestream links and shipping of prasad.
Q: Is it okay to do this puja on someone else’s behalf?
Yes, you can perform it for your spouse, children, or even deceased ancestors.
Q: How often should one do this Yagya?
Once a year is ideal. If you’re going through a difficult phase, it can be done more frequently based on your sankalp.
Q: Do I need to fast or stay offline during the puja?
Fasting isn’t required, but you’re encouraged to stay peaceful, limit screen time, and spend some time in reflection or mantra chanting.
Conclusion
The Veni Madhav Vishnu Ashtavatar Pujan, Abhishek & Sudarshan Yagya is more than a ritual—it’s a sacred reset for your body, mind, and soul.
In 2025, as you navigate a fast-changing world, this divine offering can:
- Clear old karmas
- Realign yourself with dharma.
- And open new doors you never thought possible.
“When Lord Vishnu walks with you, no shadow stays for long.”
