Sudarśana Homam

Protection through Viṣṇu's discus

Purpose: Sudarśana is the divine discus of Viṣṇu, worshipped as a deity of protection. The homam is performed to remove negativity and fear, for protection of the family and home, and often at a housewarming or after difficult times. It is especially popular in Vaiṣṇava families of South India.

When: often on Sundays, Ekādaśī or a day fixed by the priest. Its mantras belong to specific Vaiṣṇava traditions and are recited by a trained priest, so it is not usually a do-it-yourself homam.

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