Vaidhyanatha Pooja

Who is Lord Vaidhyanatha?

Lord Vaidhyanatha, or Vaidhyanath, Vaitheeswara, is a form of Lord Shiva. He is worshipped as the "Supreme Healer". He is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in Hinduism. Devotees worship Lord Vaidhyanatha for health, longevity, and relief from diseases. Performing the Vaidhyanatha puja with devotion brings physical and mental health, peace, and spiritual growth.

In Tamil, ‘Vaidhya’ means ‘Doctor’ and ‘Natha’ means ‘Master’ or ‘God’. Lord Vaidhyanatha is the divine physician. He is portrayed as the supreme ascetic with a passive and composed disposition. Although Lord Shiva is called a ‘destroyer’ in Hinduism, his Vaidhyanatha form is considered a physician.

Why is Vaidhyanatha Pooja performed?

The Vaidhyanatha Pooja is performed especially for persons with chronic diseases. Priests invoke the energy of Lord Vaidhyanatha while performing the Vaidhyanatha Puja. People who suffer from injuries due to accidents, blood disorders, and fractures perform it for an early recovery. The Vaidhyanatha Pooja not only cures illnesses but also resolves other problems in one’s life.

When should I perform the Vaidhyanatha Puja?

The best time to perform the Vaidhyanatha Puja is between 4.00 am and 6.00 am, the Brahma Muhurta, as it is the most auspicious time for performing any spiritual activities. When one fails to do it during this time, they can also choose any time in the morning.

When performing the Vaidhyanatha Puja on Mondays, Tuesdays at the Mars hora, and Pradosham, the benefit of the Vaidhyanatha Pooja multiplies.

Where should I perform the Vaidhyanatha Pooja?

Generally, Homas and Poojas must be performed in an energy-filled place. A qualified priest is also required to perform any Pooja or Homas accurately to fetch complete success.

The 'Life Horoscope Spiritual' Homam Centre is an energy hub and also has many qualified priests to conduct the Vaidhyanatha Pooja following the correct procedure. 

 What is the cost of the Vaidhyanatha Puja?

As all Poojas and Homas depend on several factors, the Vaidhyanatha Puja also depends on various factors. The 'Life Horoscope Spiritual' Homam Centre helps devotees to perform the Vaidhyanatha Puja at a reasonable cost by offering a set of qualified and experienced priests.

What are the benefits of the Vaidhyanatha Pooja?

• The Vaidhyanatha Puja helps in reducing anxiety, mental stress, and depression, and promotes mental peace.
• The Vaidhyanatha Pooja acts as a preventive measure to protect from health problems.
• The Vaidhyanatha Puja is highly effective for people suffering from chronic diseases.
• Performing Vaidhyanatha Puja enhances energy, strengthens the immune system, and promotes a balanced physical, mental, and spiritual life.
• The Vaidhyanatha Puja removes bad karmic effects that result in repetitive health issues and suffering.
• Performing Vaidhyanatha Pooja provides inner peace and helps devotees to attain moksha (liberation).

What are the Mantra(s) chanted in the Vaidhyanatha Pooja?

The priests chant many mantras of Lord Shiva during the Vaidhyanatha Puja.

The Shiva Mantra is chanted during the Vaidhyanatha Pooja (during Abishekam and Archana).

Om Namaḥ Sivaya Vaidhyanathaya Namaḥ

The Meaning of the Shiva Mantra

Salutations to Lord Shiva, the Divine Physician.

Mahamrtyunjaya Mantra (for healing)

||Om tryambakaṁ yajamahe

sugandhiṁ puṣṭi-vardhanam |

urvarukam iva bandhanan

mṛtyor mukṣiya mamṛtat ||

The Meaning of the Mahamrtyunjaya Mantra

Worshipping Lord Vaidhyanatha with devotion in a serene atmosphere strengthens one’s spiritual connection. Lord Vaidhyanatha expects devotees to be pure, revered, and sincere to bestow his blessings. Reciting powerful Shiva mantras along with the priest during the Vaidhyanatha Pooja helps devotees embrace the divinity.

Worshipping Lord Vaidhyanatha with devotion in a serene atmosphere strengthens one’s spiritual connection. Lord Vaidhyanatha expects devotees to be pure, revered, and sincere to bestow his blessings. Reciting powerful Shiva mantras along with the priest during the Vaidhyanatha Pooja helps devotees embrace the divinity.