Havan Samagree for Homam and Pooja

Havan Samagri, also known as Havan ingredients or Havan materials, is a mixture of various natural substances used in Pooja rituals and ceremonies, specifically in the practice of havan or homa. Havan is a sacred fire ritual where divine offerings are made to the deities by burning specific ingredients in a consecrated fire.

The composition of Havan Samagri can vary slightly based on regional and personal preferences, but it typically consists of a combination of the following ingredients:

1. Agarbatti (Incense Sticks): These are often made from aromatic herbs and woods, such as sandalwood or frankincense, and are used to create a pleasant fragrance during the ritual.

2. Ghee (Clarified Butter): Ghee is an important component of Havan Samagri. It is melted and poured into the fire as an offering. Ghee is believed to carry the prayers and offerings to the deities.

3. Camphor: Camphor is a white crystalline substance with a strong fragrance. It is burned in the fire to create a purifying effect and to ward off negative energies.

4. Dried Herbs and Roots: Various dried herbs and roots are included in Havan Samagri, such as dried holy basil (tulsi) leaves, vetiver (khus) roots, sandalwood powder, and darbha grass. These ingredients are considered sacred and are believed to have purifying and protective properties.

5. Rice: Raw uncooked rice grains are offered in the fire as a symbol of abundance and sustenance.

6. Sesame Seeds: Sesame seeds are often included in Havan Samagri and are considered auspicious. They are believed to bring prosperity and fulfillment of desires.

7. Dry Fruits: Dry fruits like almonds, raisins, and cashews may be added to the mixture for their auspicious significance and to offer prayers for blessings and abundance.

8. Jaggery: Jaggery, a type of unrefined sugar, is sometimes added to Havan Samagri to symbolize sweetness and to seek blessings for a blissful life.

9. Herbs and Spices: Various herbs and spices like cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg may be included to enhance the fragrance and add a pleasant aroma to the ritual.