Homams are performed to enrich positive energy in the environment and to nullify the negative elements in the society. It is also a form of remedial measures which has been followed from the ancient times. Homam is like giving dhana to the deities through fire god.Any offer to fire God, is actually an offer to Sun (Surya Bagavan).
When a planet is weak in a native’s chart, the native should find ways to strengthen the planet. One of the ways of strengthening the planet is by performing the homas/pujas which has been followed from our ancient times.
The sankalpam which is performed during the homa is considered as one of the most auspicious occasion. The vedic hymns and the slogans uttered by the priest will bring positive vibrations which in turn will bring positive results.
The homas and pujas should be performed with a well experienced priest who should be well versed in all the four vedas.
A correct homa should be suggested and performed by the native.This can be done by analyzing the native’s horoscope, by a professional astrologer.
Lord Ganesha is also known as “Ek danta”. He is considered as one of the famous Hindu God who can remove the obstacles and bring success in our life.
Ganapathy who is commonly known as Lord Ganesh is the Elephant head God of Hindu mythology. Ganesh chaturthi is popular festival in India and it is celebrated. in a grand manner in north India. Performing Ganapathy Homam will give prosperity,health and wealth for the whole year. Ganapathy puja or sloka can be performed every day morning.
In Navagraha, the planet which represents Ganapathy is Ketu.Ketu is also called as the descending node of Moon.
The period of Ketu dasa is of 6 yrs.If any one is running Ketu dasa or bhukti or there is some dosha of Ketu in the horoscope, he/she can perform Ganapathy Homam and get-relief.The gem stone which represents ketu is cat’s eye. If ketu is afflicted in ones natal horoscope he can wear cat’s eye as a remedial measure.
The navagraha temple for ketu is located at Kilperumpallam in Tamil nadu.One can also perform puja in the temple to get rid of the ketu dosha.