Ramanathaswamy Temple

The Nag-Nagin rite at Trimbakeshwar for a horoscope in which all planets fall between Rahu and Ketu — performed for those who feel effort repeatedly fails to convert into result.

Lakshmi is invoked for prosperity and Kuber, keeper of the treasury, for its retention — the pairing families traditionally choose at Dhanteras and when opening a new account or ledger.

Invokes harmony and prosperity for the couple — a tradition on milestone anniversaries. Worship of Lord Vishnu with Goddess Lakshmi for marital bliss and abundance.

A count of 11,000 recitations of the Mahamrityunjaya mantra from the Rigveda, performed for someone unwell, recovering from an accident, or entering a difficult treatment. Offered with bel patra and a rudraksha mala.

Mangal shanti with a Kumbh Vivah where tradition prescribes it, performed before fixing a wedding when one horoscope carries Mangal dosha and the families want the match settled properly.

Naming ceremony — typically performed on the 11th day after birth. One of the sixteen sanskars, in which the newborn is formally given their name with Vedic rites.

A fire ritual to all nine grahas with their samidha and mantras — chosen when no single planet is the trouble and the whole period has been unrelenting.

The seven hundred verses of the Devi Mahatmya recited across the nine nights, with the kalash sthapana on the first day and kanya pujan on Ashtami.

Rin Mukteshwar worship with the Rin Harta Ganapati stotra, performed by families carrying a loan they cannot clear or money owed to them that never arrives.

The Sankat Mochan form of Hanuman is invoked with the Hanuman Chalisa and Bajrang Baan, traditionally for a period when difficulties arrive one after another — obstacles at work, court matters, or a household under strain.

The Santaan Gopal mantra is offered to Bal Gopal — infant Krishna — by couples hoping for a child, and by expectant mothers for a safe term. Performed with a cradle, butter and tulsi.

The Shri Rudram abhishek offered on the Mondays of Shravan, the month devotees keep for Shiva — with Ganga jal, raw milk and bel patra over the lingam.

Shani shanti with a til-oil abhishek and the Dashrath-krit Shani stotra, performed by those going through Sade Sati or a Shani dhaiya, when work and health both feel heavy at once.

Purifies a new home and welcomes auspicious energies before moving in. A homam to pacify the Vastu Purusha and remove any directional doshas in the dwelling.

For wisdom, focus and academic success — recommended for school-age children. Worship of Goddess Saraswati to bless the seeker with knowledge and concentration.

Gauri-Shankar worship with the Katyayani mantra, performed for a son or daughter whose marriage proposals keep falling through — the rite the Gopis are said to have kept for a worthy match.

The traditional rite before opening a shop or expanding a trade: Ganapati first for a clear beginning, then Lakshmi and the chopda (ledger) pujan that Gujarati and Marwari families perform at Diwali.