Kalash Sthapana Vidhi – Vedic Mantras, Varuna Puja & Visarjan

Kalash Sthapana Samagri

Before You Begin

• Clean the altar surface.
• Prepare the grain mound and all kalash components.
• Ensure the coconut and leaves are stable.

Complete Step-by-Step Kalash Sthapana Vidhi

Follow the reviewed source sequence from preparation through the final prayer and prasad. Use only the offerings listed for this puja.

1. 1

   Prepare the altar

   Clean, draw the supported lotus and make the grain mound.

2. 2

   Touch the earth

   Recite the complete stored earth mantra.

   Touch the earth mantra

   Om bhoorasi bhoomirasyaditirasi vishvadhaayaa vishvasya bhuvanasya dhartree| prithiveem yachchha prithiveem drimha prithiveem maa hi seeh||

   Original Sanskrit

   ॐ भूरसि भूमिरस्यदितिरसि विश्वधाया विश्वस्य भुवनस्य धर्त्री। पृथिवीं यच्छ पृथिवीं दृंह पृथिवीं मा हि सीः॥
3. 3

   Build the grain base

   Use the stored Vedic grain mantra.

   Build the grain base mantra

   Om dhaanyamasi dhinuhi devaan praanaaya tvodaanaaya tvaa vyaanaaya tvaa| deerghaamanuprasitimaayushe dyaam devo vah savitaa hiranyapaanih| pratigribhnaatvachchhidrena paaninaa chakshushe tvaa maheenaam payo'si||

   Original Sanskrit

   ॐ धान्यमसि धिनुहि देवान् प्राणाय त्वोदानाय त्वा व्यानाय त्वा। दीर्घामनुप्रसितिमायुषे द्यां देवो वः सविता हिरण्यपाणिः। प्रतिगृभ्णात्वच्छिद्रेण पाणिना चक्षुषे त्वा महीनां पयोऽसि॥
4. 4

   Assemble the kalash

   Fill, mark, tie and crown it exactly as the source directs.

5. 5

   Install the kalash

   Place it on the grain mound with the complete source mantra.

   Install the kalash mantra

   Om aa jighra kalasham mahyaa tvaa vishantvindavah| punaroorjaa nivartasva saa nah sahasram dhukshvorudhaaraa payasvatee punarmaa vishataad rayih||

   Original Sanskrit

   ॐ आ जिघ्र कलशं मह्या त्वा विशन्त्विन्दवः। पुनरूर्जा निवर्तस्व सा नः सहस्रं धुक्ष्वोरुधारा पयस्वती पुनर्मा विशताद् रयिः॥
6. 6

   Invoke and worship Varuna

   Use both source texts and the supported upachara formula.

   Invoke and worship Varuna mantra

   Om apaam pataye varunaaya namah| Om varunaaya namah aavaahanam samarpayaami|

   Original Sanskrit

   ॐ अपां पतये वरुणाय नमः। ॐ वरुणाय नमः आवाहनं समर्पयामि।

   Invoke and worship Varuna mantra

   Om varunaaya namah [upachaara] samarpayaami|

   Original Sanskrit

   ॐ वरुणाय नमः [उपचार] समर्पयामि।
7. 7

   Begin the main puja and conclude later

   Use the kalash through the main rite; afterward disperse its water as the source directs.

Simple Kalash Sthapana Method at Home

This shorter practice retains the essential devotional actions supported by the source; it is not presented as a substitute for a formal priest-led rite where one is specified.

1. Clean a small altar and make a grain base.
2. Fill and decorate the supported kalash.
3. Install it with the stored mantra and invoke Varuna.
4. After the main puja, use the water respectfully at a tree root or lawful water place.

When to Perform Kalash Sthapana

Install before the main puja, vrat or havan for which a kalash is required.

Traditional Purpose and Benefits of Kalash Sthapana

Kalash installation traditionally represents sacred presence, water, abundance and the gathering of the ritual space.

Important Kalash Sthapana Notes

• Keep the kalash stable.
• Use clean water.
• Do not pollute public water.

Frequently Asked Questions