Kailasa Yantra Puja is a sacred Hindu ritual dedicated to Lord Shiva, especially in his supreme, formless, transcendental aspect associated with Mount Kailash his abode. The Kailasa Yantra itself is a powerful geometric diagram (yantra) that embodies the spiritual energy and presence of Mount Kailash and Shiva consciousness.
What is the Kailasa Yantra?
The Kailasa Yantra is a mystical diagram that is said to represent Mount Kailash, the abode of Lord Shiva, and to embody the combined energies of various deities, particularly Shiva, Lakshmi, and other protective and prosperity-bestowing powers.
Kailasa Yantra Puja refers to the worship of a specific sacred geometric diagram known as the Kailasa Yantra.
Kailasa Yantra Meaning
- Kailasa symbolizes the cosmic mountain where Shiva resides — a place beyond time, ego, and material bondage.
- Yantra is a mystical diagram used for worship, meditation, and spiritual awakening. It serves as a focus point for divine energy.
- Kailasa Yantra represents not just a physical form but the pure consciousness and cosmic stillness of Shiva.
Key characteristics:
Sacred Geometry: Like all yantras, it features specific geometric patterns, numbers, and symbols that are believed to create a powerful energy field.
Multi-Deity Association: While linked to Kailash (Shiva’s abode), it also incorporates elements related to Lakshmi (wealth), and sometimes other deities or astrological symbols (like Chinese zodiac signs, Navagrahas, Yoginis, Bhairavas) depending on the specific lineage or design.
Universal Energies: It aims to synchronize the worshipper’s energies with universal forces, particularly Ichhashakti (willpower/ desire), Jnanashakti (knowledge/ wisdom) and Kriyashakti (action/ creation),
Making of kailasa yantra
Kailasa Yantra is made of 365 or 1116 mini siva lingas to form shape of siva linga surrounded by medha dakshinamurthy and all the siva ganas those who stay on kailasa mountain. Just as reference to that mountain this Kailasa Yantra is prepared.
Kailasa Yantra puja process
There will be 11 or 16 avaranas in the kailasa yantra. deities reciding in each avarana are invoked, puja will be done for them followed by other avaranas. Finally the total yantra is invoked and puja is done.
Later the abhishekam is done for siva lingas. Alankaram is done and finally puja with ashtottara and several siva and sakthi names is done.
Purpose and Benefits of Kailasa Yantra Puja:
The puja (worship) of the Kailasa Yantra aims to activate and harness its inherent energies. The benefits attributed to its worship and presence include:
- Wealth Attraction and Financial Stability: Considered highly effective for increasing income, attracting new opportunities, attracting financial abundance and ensuring financial security, protecting from misfortune and negative influences.. Its primary focus is often on safeguarding wealth It’s often sought by business owners and individuals facing financial difficulties.
- Protection from Financial Loss: Believed to shield one’s wealth from unexpected losses, theft, or misfortune.
- Success in Ventures: Helps in achieving success in business, career, and new projects by removing obstacles and fostering a positive environment.
- Harmonization of Energies: Creates a positive and harmonious atmosphere in the home or workplace, reducing negativity and promoting peace.
- Spiritual Upliftment: Fosters a deeper connection with divine consciousness, leading to inner peace, clarity, spiritual growth mental peace, and dispelling fears.
- Improved Focus and Decision-Making: Enhances mental clarity and intuition, aiding in making sound financial and life decisions.
- Overall Well-being: Contributes to general prosperity, good health, and a balanced life.
When is this puja performed
On the month of karthika masam, this puja is organised every day with 365 mrutthika lingas. On these days priest prepares siva lingas with mud, do puja, abhisheka and alankaram on the yantra.
On the special days like Maha siva ratri and Karthika Pournami (Full moon day of Karthika masam) yantra is made with 1116 siva lingas containing 16 avaranas. This yantra is called as Maha Kailasa Yantra.