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Hawan, also called havan, homa or yajna, is one of the oldest Vedic rituals. Offerings are made into a sacred fire while chanting mantras. Families perform it for griha pravesh (housewarming), festivals, birthdays, Navratri and special prayers, and many households perform it regularly as a spiritual practice.

Collecting all the right utensils can be a hassle. A complete set like the Aastha Hawan Kit makes it easy.

What is a hawan?

In Vedic tradition, fire (Agni) is considered a messenger between humans and the divine. Offerings of ghee, herbs and grains made into the fire with mantras are believed to carry prayers forward, purify the surroundings and bring peace, positivity and blessings to the home.

For many families, hawan is also a way to come together. It marks new beginnings, celebrates milestones and keeps traditions alive for the next generation.

What’s inside the Aastha Hawan Kit

The Aastha Hawan Kit is a complete all-in-one hawan kit for home rituals that includes essential utensils required for yajna: pushmycart

What each item is for

• Hawan Kund: the fire pit where the sacred fire is lit.


• Hawan Stand: keeps the kund raised and stable, protecting your floor.


• Plates (big and small): hold samagri, samidha (wood sticks), flowers, rice and other offerings.


• Lota: holds water for achaman (sipping water for purification) and for sprinkling during the ritual.


• Diya: the lamp lit at the start of the pooja.


• Spoons (big and small): used to offer ghee and samagri into the fire. Larger spoons are typically used for ghee ahutis (offerings).


• Glasses: for water or ghee during the ritual.

What else you’ll need

The kit provides the utensils. You’ll also need the offerings:

• ? Hawan samagri: the traditional blend of herbs, roots and aromatic ingredients


• ? Cow’s ghee for the offerings


• ? Samidha: small dry wood sticks, traditionally mango wood


• ? Camphor (kapoor) to light the fire


• ? Matchbox


• ? Flowers, rice (akshat), kumkum and a coconut, if you perform purnahuti


• ? A mat or asan to sit on

How to perform a simple hawan at home

1. Choose a safe spot. Keep the Hawan Kund on its stand in a clean, well-ventilated area, away from curtains or anything flammable.


2. Prepare. Bathe, wear clean clothes and sit facing east or north. Arrange samagri, ghee and samidha on the plates.


3. Purify. Sip a little water from the lota (achaman) and sprinkle water around the kund.


4. Light the diya and offer a short prayer, traditionally beginning with Lord Ganesha.


5. Arrange the samidha in the kund. Place camphor in the centre and light it.


6. Make offerings. Once the fire is steady, offer ghee and samagri into the fire with each mantra, ending with “Swaha”. The Gayatri Mantra is commonly chanted.


7. Purnahuti. End with a final offering, often a coconut or a full spoon of ghee and samagri.


8. Aarti and prayer. Conclude with aarti and a prayer for peace and wellbeing.


9. Let the fire burn out naturally. Never leave it unattended.

Safety tips

• ? Always use the stand. Never place a hot kund directly on the floor.


• ? Keep doors or windows open for ventilation.


• ? Keep children and pets at a safe distance.


• ? Don’t wear loose, flowing clothes near the fire.


• ? Keep water nearby, and let the kund cool fully before cleaning or storing it.

Caring for your hawan kit

• Let all utensils cool completely after use.


• Clean off ash and soot with warm water and a mild cleaner.


• Dry thoroughly before storing.


• Store the kit in a dry place so it’s ready for the next occasion.

Occasions for hawan

• ? Griha pravesh (housewarming)


• ? Diwali, Navratri and other festivals


• ? Birthdays and anniversaries


• ? New business or new beginnings


• ? Regular spiritual practice, such as monthly or on special days

The bottom line

Performing hawan at home is a meaningful way to bring tradition, family and peace together. With all the essential utensils in one set, the Aastha Hawan Kit removes the hassle so you can focus on the ritual itself.

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