Different Types of Puja Yantra

DIFFERENT TYPES OF YANTRAS: BENEFITS & THE POWER ITS POSSESS

Yantras are the spiritual tools representing sacred Geometrical patterns dedicated to specific deities, planets, objectives and energies. Historically, yantras are used for centuries in Hinduism for spiritual & religious practices.

The divine energies of the yantras help creating deeper connection with the divinity by channelling the frequency of energy patterns.

Yantras are created using various mediums like Gold, Silver, Copper, Ashtdhatu, Bhojpatra and to manifest certain objectives, yantras are also drawn on papers, clothes or tree leaves. Each material holds specific significance and chosen for the specific purpose to hold energy of the cosmos and the universe.

Each yantra holds specific frequency within its energy centre and represents its associated deities or the energies. Meditating through the yantras helps channelling the thoughts & energies of the practitioner to establish focused connection. Specific Mantras are used to invoke the energies of the yantras and by chanting these mantras regularly by focusing on the Centre dot of the yantra, spiritual journey to the subconsciousness is achieved.

Yantras are very useful to uplift one’s spiritual journey, ward off negative energies and influences. Yantras are also used to worship & deepen the connection with the associated deity and manifest the desires & objectives.

In this blog, we will highlight few of the important yantras which are commonly used for religious & spiritual practices.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF YANTRAS

There are mainly 5 types of yantras that are used for specific purpose in Indian tradition mentioned as below.

• Deity Yantras for the blessings of Gods & Goddesses
• Planetry Yantras for nullifying il-impacts of the planets
• Vastu Yantras for rectifying Vastu Dosh
• Object Specific Yantras
• Maha Yantras for Cosmic Powers

MOST POPULAR DEITY YANTRAS: TO INVOKE ENERGIES OF DEIETIES

• Shri Lakshmi Ganesh Yantra
• Ganesh Yantra
• Shiv Yantra
• Vishnu Yantra
• Maa Kali Yantra

MOST POPULAR PLANETRIES YANTAS: TO PACIFY MALEFIC IMPACTS

• Surya yantra
• Chandra yantra
• Mangal yantra
• Budh yantra
• Brihaspati yantra
• Shukra yantra
• Shani yantra
• Rahu yantra
• Ketu yantra

 MOST POPULAR VASTU YANTRAS: TO REMOVE VASTU DOSH & ENHANCE ENERGY

• Vastu Dosh Nivaran Yantra:
• Salt Lamp:

 MOST POPULAR OBJECTIVE SPECIFIC YANTRAS: TO MANIFEST DESIRES & GOALS

• Shree Mahalakshmi Yantra
• Kuber Yantra
• Santan Gopal Yantra
• Vyapar Vriddhi Yantra
• Vaahan Suraksha Kavach

MOST POPULAR MEDITATION YANTRAS: TO MEDITATE OR BUILD SPIRITUAL CONNECTION

• Meru Yantra
• Mahamrityunjay Yantra

BENEFITS OF WORSHIP OR MEDITATION THROUGH YANTRA

Yantras are one of the most powerful spiritual tools to invoke the energies of the deities and deepen the connection with divinity. The sacred geometrical shapes of yantras hold specific meaning and each shape represent different energies of the deities and when connected or combined together, these sacred geometrical patterns create connection with the subconsciousness.

When mediated or worshipped upon, the sacred energy produced through the connection of the shapes, help in spiritual growth & enlightenment. The soaked energies in the human body or subconscious mind bring specific changes towards the spiritual goal & the intended objectives.

MEANING OF DIFFERENT SHAPES IN YANTRAS

The Geometrical patterns of the yantras hold specific definition and energies. The sacred patterns in yantra are Circle, triangle, square, Lotus Shape, hexagon and as per the energies of the objectives & deities, these shapes are combined to hold the energies within the shape and in the centre, there lies a dot that’s called the focal point of yantra.

While worshipping specific deity, manifesting your intentions or during meditation, this dot (Bindu) needs to be focused upon to channel the energies.

1- Circle- Circles represent infinite natures of the cosmos and universe.

2- Triangle- Trinity is represented through triangles depicting creation, preservation & destruction

3- Square- Square represents materialistic objectives, symbolizing material world.

4- Centre Dots- The dots in the center of the yantra is the focal point representing the center of the energy

5- Connecting Corners- The corners created by the connection of the shapes are considered to be the house of the deities.

6- Mantras (Sacred Chanting): Mantras are the sacred chanting in order to invoke and tune the energies of the yantra, much like tuning & matching the frequency.

 

THE MOST POWERFUL & COMMON PUJA YANTRAS

Each yantra holds specific and unique energies dedicated to respective deities or the purpose. Each Yantra is equally powerful & holds energies of the cosmos and the universe. It works as a medium between the human thoughts & the frequency of Yantras to channel the energy of thoughts and create the connection with subconscious energy that yantras hold.

• Shree Yantra
• Mahalakshmi Yantra
• Kuber Yantra
• Lakshmi Ganesh yantra
• Vyapar Vriddhi Yantra
• Santan Gopal Yantra
• Shiv Yantra
• Vishnu Yantra
• Navgrah Yantra
• Vastu Dosh Nivaran Yantra

ENERGIZATION OF PUJA YANTRA

Energization or consecration of Yantras or any spiritual tool is a common yet the most important practice and it helps strengthen its energy.

• SELF-CLEANSING: Take bath & Put on Clean clothes
• SELECTION OF TIMINGS: It is recommended to do the installation process in the Brahm Muhurt.
• SET-UP OF SPACE: The altar, office space or the building where Yantras need to be installed, should be cleaned by sprinkling Gangajal.
• PREPARATION OF PUJA ITEMS: Dhoop Batti, Lamp (Diya made of pure cow ghee), Flowers & Garland, Unbroken Rice Grains (Akshat) Sandalwood paste (Chandan), Kumkum, Sweets & Fruits to offer as prasad, clean cloth as per mentioned associated colors with yantra.
• YANTRAS CLEANSING: DO Abhishek of Yantra using Pachamrit (Sacred Offering made of Pure Cow Milk, Ghee, Curd, Sugar & Honey) followed by Gangajal and then wipe it with a clean cloth.
• PLACEMENT OF THE YANTRA: Yantras should be placed facing east direction.
• YANTRA PUJA: Offer Puja items, Flowers & Garland, Apply Chandan & Kumkum and then offer prasad-sweets & fruits. Post this lit Dhoop Batti & Diya
• MANTRA CHANTING: Chant Mantra associated with the Yantra and meditate in front of the yantra focusing the bindu to channel the intentions & energies with Yantra to achieve to desired goals & objectives.
• AARTI: Perform Aarti ( A Process of waving hands holding Diya in a specific rhythm & harmonical pattern) by singing Aarti associated with the respective Yantra.
• SAY YOUR INTENTIONS: Once Done with Aarti, Sit in front of the yantra and manifest your intentions & objectives. Affirm that you have been receiving the energies and offer your gratitude to the Deity associated with Yantra & to the universe for the blessings.
• POST PUJA RITUAL: Distribute the prasad offered to the Yantra among your family members & other participants available during the Yantra Puja.
• FAITH & BELIEF: Energization is process that is done in below steps. Energization is just not a mechanism or steps that needs to be followed and the process will fall in place but it’s a process of connecting your intentions to that specific tool through which any hope or objectives can be achieved. It’s a process of faith & Belief.

It is also very important that we offer regular worship to the yantra and chant mantra associated with it. Regular worship of the puja is important to keep the yantra energized to obtain the optimum benefits. Once a month, Abhishek ( A process of cleansing yantra through Panchamrit and Gangajal) of the Yantra to keep its energy activated.

HOW TO INSTALL YANTRA AT HOME OR OFFICE

Specific Rituals & Processes are involved with each Yantra. It is important to understand the process before performing and in case of some specific Yantras like Vastu Dosh Nivaran Yantra, Navgrah Yantra it should be done under the supervision of the expert practitioners, Brahmin or Gurus.

WHAT ARE YANTRAS MADE OF

Yantras are generally made of Gold, Silver, Copper, Brass or Ashtdhatu to hold the specific energy of the respective deity or the energy. In case of manifesting specific objectives or intentions, it is also drawn on paper, Cloth, Bhojpatra or tree leaves.

Shree Yantra is made of sphatic & Parad as well that is considered to be the most sacred medium.

CONCLUSION

Yantras are spiritual tools that help manifesting desires and establishing the deeper connection with the respective deity and divinity. The sacred energies produced from the combination of sacred geometrical shapes help achieving spiritual goals & intended objectives. It is important to set your intentions right and have faith in the divine energies of the yantras.

Yantras can be used to be invoke the divine energies of the associated deity to achieve spiritual goals to get the blessings of the divinity.

It can be meditated to achieve peace of mind & focus on your goals, ward-off negative energies & influence, pacify malefic impacts of planets.

Objectified Yantras can be made to achieve specific goals like wealth, success & worldly pleasures.

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