Shravan Rudra Puja 2014

Introduction
Jai Gurudev!

Oh! The lord of lords, Mahadev

The manifestation of the three worlds
The omnipresent, the pure consciousness
Destroyer of evil, lord of mercy and compassion
Source of fertility, bestower of prosperity
I pray to you, please shower your grace!
What is Rudra Puja
God is worshipping us every day! Imitating that god is doing to us is puja. An action
born out of a blossomed mind is puja. Honouring from the heart which is full is puja.
Gurudev throws new light on the meaning of the word puja.
OM NAMAH PRANAVARTHAYA
SHUDDHA JNANIKA MOORTHAYE
NIRMALAYAPRASHANTAYA
DAKSHINA MOORTHAYE NAMAHA
Understand the word puja. Poo means poornatha, fullness. Ja means born out
of. That which is born out of fullness is puja. When your consciousness becomes so
full and in that state when you do an action that is known as puja. When heart is full
and you are overwhelmed, when an action is done out of that overwhelming state
and gratitude is expressed, that is known as puja.
Rudrapuja is an ancient practice that has been followed in India since time
immemorial. Rudra means Shiva The Benevolent, The Destroyer of evil. Puja means
that which is born of fullness. Through this puja one can aim for inner peace and
fulfillment.

Why Rudra Puja

The world is a play of energy, negative and positive. When we pray to Shiva the
Lord of transformation; the entire negative energy around us in the form of disease,
depression, and unhappiness gets transformed into peace, prosperity and joy. Peace
around us, in the mind, body and soul.
Dates of Shravan Maas
North India: 13 July to 10th Aug 2014
Pre-requisites for Puja
The following needs to be taken care of by people who are taking part in the Pooja:
Everyone needs to take Bath
Men should be in proper and clean Indian Attire, Dhoti and
Angavastram is optional
Women should in traditional wear, Wearing Saris is advisable.
Women who are in their periods should not attend the Puja for 3 days.
The Puja Function:
Saamoohik pujas means public function in a public hall. All are welcome to attend
those who have not done The Art of Living course are also welcome to
attend and take a Sankalpa (i.e. become a yajman i.e. puja would be done in his
name) and participate in the Puja. The gotra of people taking the Sankalpa would be
pronounced before the initiation of the Puja.
Guru Puja should be performed before you start Rudra Puja.
Individual / Personal Puja: are those pujas, which are performed in devotees
home, workplace etc. however these pujas should also be open to the whole
community and neighborhood.
The following are details, which need to be taken care for organizing the puja.
Venue:
Venue should be such that it is easily approachable from most areas in your city. The
Venue should be covered from above and should be airy, comfortable, can seat a
large number of people. It could be hall in a School or in a public place.
The basic requirements are like for any big Satsang:
Large Ventilated Hall
Light System
Gurujis big picture
Carpeting of the Floor
Drinking water Facility
Proper Seating Arrangement
Besides a special place for performing the Pooja, three categories of seating need to
be organized in a large hall:

Pooja Materials Required

Rudra Abhishekh requirements for Public and Personal Pujas
S.N
o
1
2

S.No
.
18
19

Particulars
Turmeric Powder
Agarbati

Quantity
25 grams
1 Pkt.
1 Pkt.
10 Pcs.
10 Pcs

20
21
22

5 Varieties of Fruits
Coconut Whole
Cow Milk

Camphor
Betel Leaves
Betel Nuts
Loose Nuts and dried
fruits

Quantity
Few
1 Doz.
1/2
Kg
each
1 Pcs.
1 Cup

23

Curd

1 Cup

7
8
9

Rice
Towels
Sugar

50 grams
100
grams
2 Nos
25grams

24
25
26

100 gms
100 gms
4 Nos

1/2 kg
1 Pkt.
1 Pkt.
1Pc(1/4
mt)
1Pc(1/4
mt)

27
28
29

Honey
Cow Ghee
Medium Plates
Donas(dry
leaves
bowl)
Pattas (Chopayee)
Doorva Grass

30

Sitting mats

6 Nos

31

Lamp

2 Nos

Some
5 Nos
Some
Some

32
33
34
35

Guruji Photo
Janeu
Water (filter)
White handkerchief

1 No.
1 No.
20 Litres
1 no.

3
4
5

10
11
12

Sesame Oil
Cotton for wicks
Match Box

13

Red Cloth ( New )

14

White Cloth ( New )

Flowers
Laddi Flowers (string of

15
16
17

flower during pooja)

and
Loose flowers
Flower Garlands
Tulsi Leaves
Chandan, Kumkum

Particulars
Bilwa Patras(Bel)
Bananas

Requirement list other than ingredients

All below items are with recommended specifications:

Chauki 4 units 8 inches in height / 1 and half sq. ft broad

Diya 2 units 1 to 1 and half ft in height
Thali 5 units 1 to 1 and half ft in height
Pateela or bucket 2 unit for abhishek

Satsang:
There should be satsang team in the puja with good sound system.
Swamiji / Pujaries
Plan for traveling, accommodation and food for pujaris and Swamijis.
Keep separate room for Swamiji.

10 Nos
2 Nos
few

Sankalpas:
What is a Sankalpa?
Sankalpa is the specific purpose for which you are getting the Puja performed. The
puja will be done in your name with your Sankalpa.
Benefits of Sankalpa?
Sankalpas are taken for the sake of washing away ones sins and afflictions, for
bringing peace, prosperity and happiness, along with family togetherness.
Sankalpas bring so much peace and prosperity that more than 95% of people who
have taken Sankalpas earlier continue to take Sankalpas every year.
Samuhik Puja:
Category
Cities
Towns
Rural

Yajman
Rs 5100
Rs 2500
Rs 1100

Prasadam
2 Rudraksha+ 1 Mala
2 Rudraksha+ 1 Mala
2 Rudraksha+ 1 Mala

Sankalpa
Rs 1500
Rs 500
Rs 300

Prasadam
1 Rudraksha
1 Rudraksha
1 Rudraksha

Personal Puja:
Sr
No.
1
2
3

Prasad

Amount (in Rs.)

1 Silver coin + 2 Rudrakshas + 1 Mala 25000/- Min

1 Silver coin + 2 Rudrakshas + 1 Mala 15000/- Min
1 Silver coin + 2 Rudrakshas + 1 Mala 11000/- Min

Category
Cities
Towns
Rural

Personal Puja (For Art Of Living Teachers):

Catagory
Cities
Towns
Rural

Prasad
1 Silver coin + 2 Rudrakshas + 1 Mala
1 Silver coin + 2 Rudrakshas + 1 Mala
2 Rudrakshas + 1 Mala

Amount (in Rs.)

11000/- Min
11000/- Min
5000/- Min

The other devotees who have not taken the Sankalpas are equally welcome and just
that they will be seated in general area.
Important Guidelines:

Swamijis and Veda boys have long schedule for travelling, and Veda boys also
get exerted by constant chanting. Hence for effective conduction of Poojas
and to ensure that everybody stay in good health throughout their travel only
2 pujas in a day should be organized. Any other Puja above that shall
be taken only with the joint consent of Vedaboys and Swamiji.

All State co-ordinators to ensure that there is proper arrangement of

accommodation and food for Swamiji as well as Vedaboys, wherever they are

travelling, The food should be simple without Onion and Garlic and should be
given on time.

Local co-ordinators must ensure that no cash gifts to be given to Vedaboys

neither in personal pujas nor in samuhik pujas.

Aarti thali should be handled by a senior teacher/ volunteer and should not be
given to Veda boys.

Accounts should be settled within 15 days of Shravan Puja completion.

Additional recommendations for effective organizing:

Pre-Shravan Puja

The invitation cards to invite influential people should be arranged

Put Posters outside temples and in Public places
These cards shall be distributed a week in advance to prominent citizens of
the City like Doctors, Govt officials and businessmen.
Invite key dignitary to inaugurate the Puja
Make arrangements for important people to meet Swamiji
Live telecast can been arranged through cable entertainment system
For better view of Puja activities , CCTV can be arranged with screens
Sankalpa forms shall be distributed in advance to interested people
The proposed basic course/s information can also be displayed during the live
telecast
See if you can get sponsorship for the event, Few sponsors for various
arrangements, for eg: sponsors for Sound System, Lights, Water and Venue.

During Puja

Veda Boys need to reach the venue 30-45 mins. before Swamiji to make
arrangements for Puja.
Play Shiv manas pooja music before puja or any other soft music to give
harmonious and soothing start.
Shankh to be blown and Karpur Aarati to be used during the Mahaarti.
Pooja timings preferably evening 5 or 6pm not later than that.
We can arrange Aarti thali (min. 10, may be more depending upon the no. of
people) so that Aarti can be reached to all.
Allocate a sincere and focused volunteer team for this purpose.
Two Donation Boxes (Vaidic Dharma Sansthan) can be placed at either side of
puja place on the stage.
Aarti thali donation and (Vaidic Dharma Sansthan) donation box amount
should be handed over to Swamiji at the end of the puja.
Divine shop counter with books & tapes, our ayurveda products, Rishimukh
forms, Part1 registration forms & next Part1 Course dates, venue, time &
contact nos.
Small table fan for Swamiji ( very imp )
One local person shall be travelling with Swamiji coordinating the whole tour.
Mobile phones to be kept silent. Avoid getting up and talking during the puja.
Good satsang team to be made available.

By-

Vaidic Dharma Sansthan