Pradakshina, also called Prad Pratiksha, is the practice of circumambulating a deity, sacred object, or temple in a clockwise direction as a mark of respect, devotion, and surrender. It symbolizes keeping the deity at the center of one’s life and seeking blessings, spiritual protection, and fulfillment of desires. This ritual is commonly performed in temples, during pujas, or around sacred trees and holy rivers.Pradakshina, also called Prad Pratiksha, is the practice of circumambulating a deity, sacred object, or temple in a clockwise direction as a mark of respect, devotion, and surrender. It symbolizes keeping the deity at the center of one’s life and seeking blessings, spiritual protection, and fulfillment of desires. This ritual is commonly performed in temples, during pujas, or around sacred trees and holy rivers.
• Circumambulation of deity, idol, or sacred object in clockwise direction
• Symbolizes devotion, surrender, and keeping God at the center of life
• Performed in temples, home altars, or around sacred rivers/trees
• Often done after puja, abhishek, or aarti
• Can be performed individually or in groups
• Promotes concentration, mindfulness, and spiritual discipline
• Accompanied by chanting mantras or bhajans
• Number of rounds may vary (usually odd numbers: 3, 5, 7, 11)
• Concludes with prayer or offering to the deity
• Belief in attaining blessings, peace, and fulfillment of desires• Circumambulation of deity, idol, or sacred object in clockwise direction@• Symbolizes devotion, surrender, and keeping God at the center of life@• Performed in temples, home altars, or around sacred rivers/trees@• Often done after puja, abhishek, or aarti@• Can be performed individually or in groups@• Promotes concentration, mindfulness, and spiritual discipline@• Accompanied by chanting mantras or bhajans@• Number of rounds may vary (usually odd numbers: 3, 5, 7, 11)@• Concludes with prayer or offering to the deity@• Belief in attaining blessings, peace, and fulfillment of desires
Samagri
• Idol or picture of the deity
• Flowers for offering during or after circumambulation
• Incense sticks (Agarbatti)
• Lamp (Diya) with ghee or oil
• Holy water (Ganga jal)
• Rice grains (Akshata)
• Kumkum (vermilion) and turmeric
• Fruits and sweets (prasad)
• Bell (Ghanti) and conch (Shankh)
• Cloth or decorative fabric for altar
• Optional: small offerings like coins, seeds, or grains for each round• Idol or picture of the deity@• Flowers for offering during or after circumambulation@• Incense sticks (Agarbatti)@• Lamp (Diya) with ghee or oil@• Holy water (Ganga jal)@• Rice grains (Akshata)@• Kumkum (vermilion) and turmeric@• Fruits and sweets (prasad)@• Bell (Ghanti) and conch (Shankh)@• Cloth or decorative fabric for altar@• Optional: small offerings like coins, seeds, or grains for each round
Pradakshina puja
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