In Naga Pradishta, we worship Rahu and Ketu in one naga idol by performing dedicated pooja, Japa, Homa, Abisheka and finally taking to do Shila Naga pradishta in a temple. It is performed to releive from kala sarpa dosham. Kala Sarpa dosham is identified by

(1)position of surya in 8th house from rahu or (2)following position of rahu or ketu:

(A)8th house from chandra: rahu or ketu

(B)6,7, or 8 house from lagna: rahu.

If a person having kala sarpa dosha, for a certain period of time , he/she may face some obstacles in getting marriage, childbirth, settle in one profession or business or in family issues. So it is better for them to do Naga pradishta in Rameshwaram to remove all such obstacles.

REASON FOR CAUSING KALA SARPA DOSHA IN HOROSCOPE:

According to Jyothisha Shastra, In a person’s Horoscope, the position of planets reflects his action of virtue as punya by favouring their wishes and his action of Sins as Papa through Dosha. The horoscope shows these karmic benefits as a tool. So If one gets affected by a Dosha, it means it is the reflection of his/her papa karma. If a person gets Naga dosha or kala sarpa dosha in his horoscope, it is caused because of involving Jeeva himsa by killing or torturing living creatures such as snakes, reptiles etc..

Why do we do Naga Prathishta in Rameshwaram?

When Mahavishnu took Ramavataram, Lord Adisesha appeared with him as Lakshmana and did shiva linga pooja in Rameshwaram. Likewise, in Krishna Avatar, Lord Adishesha appeared as Balaram, the elder brother of Krishna and did Shiva ling pooja in Rameswaram. He also incarnated as Patanjali Siddha and did pooja to Lord Shiva in Rameswaram temple. Later he started to be in the state of yoga Nishta at the shrine of Lord Nataraja. So it is believed that his grace of vibration will eradicate kala sarpa dosha and its obstacles. so we do Naga prathishta in Rameshwaram.

Benefits:

Getting marriage.
Having child.
Success in business and employment.
Health and wealth.
Love and affection between couple as well as family people.

Naga Pradishta- Complete procedure

1. Ganesha Puja:

We do begin with the Ganesh Puja, in order to overcome all the obstacles and to attain Karya Siddhi as well as its benefits.

2. Sankalpa:

The person performing this puja should recite the Names, Nakshatra and Rashi of his whole family and pray to fulfill their benefits through which the puja is performed.

3. Punyahavasana

In this pooja, we worship Lord Varuna and sprinkle kalasha theertha for the sake of the purity of our mind, body and the puja surroundings.

4. Kalasha pooja:

In kalashas, we worship 8 kinds of Naga devadas along with Lord Adishesha, Rahu ketu, by doing dedicated pooja and archanas.

Rahu and ketu pooja in a Naga idol.

5. Japa Parayanam:

Vedic Pandits chant japa parayanam for getting the grace of all kalasha devadas.

6. Homa:

Vedic pandits do Homa ritual by offering grains and herbal things in Agni by chanting mantras.

7. Abhisheka:

All abhisheka and alankara pooja will be held for Nagar Idol.

8. Pradishta:

Naga idol will be taken to temple and do proper pradishta.

9. Prasadam:

After finishing these process, Panditji give pooja prasadham to the Devotees. At this time, the pooja dakshina will be given to Pandit and complete the whole ritual process.