Vishnu Havan
Sacred Fire Ritual for Protection

Vishnu Havan is a sacred Vedic fire ritual dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the preserver and protector of the universe. This powerful ceremony invokes Vishnu's divine grace for protection, prosperity, peace, and overall well-being.

Lord Vishnu - The Divine Preserver

Lord Vishnu is one of the principal deities of Hinduism, forming the Trimurti (trinity) with Brahma (creator) and Shiva (destroyer). Vishnu preserves and maintains cosmic order (dharma). He reclines on the cosmic serpent Shesha in the ocean of milk, representing infinite consciousness.

Vishnu has taken ten major incarnations (Dashavatara) to restore dharma whenever evil threatens the world: Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Narasimha, Vamana, Parashurama, Rama, Krishna, Buddha, and Kalki (yet to come).

Vishnu's Symbols

• Sudarshan Chakra: Discus representing mind and time
• Shankha (Conch): Sound of creation
• Gada (Mace): Power and authority
• Padma (Lotus): Purity and spiritual liberation

Benefits of Vishnu Havan

• Divine Protection: Shields from all dangers and enemies
• Prosperity: Attracts wealth and abundance
• Peace: Brings mental tranquility and harmony
• Health: Promotes physical and mental well-being
• Dharma: Strengthens righteousness and ethics
• Family Harmony: Ensures domestic peace
• Spiritual Growth: Advances on spiritual path
• Jupiter Strength: Enhances Jupiter in horoscope

When to Perform Vishnu Havan

• Ekadashi: 11th lunar day (Vishnu's special day)
• Thursdays: Jupiter's day
• Vaikuntha Ekadashi: Most auspicious
• Protection Need: Facing threats or dangers
• Prosperity Desire: Seeking wealth and success
• Spiritual Practice: Deepening devotion
• Family Welfare: Ensuring household peace

Vishnu Havan Vidhi

Preparation

1. Observe fast on Ekadashi or Thursday
2. Wear yellow or white clothes
3. Arrange yellow flowers, tulsi leaves, fruits
4. Set up havan kund facing East or North
5. Keep Vishnu idol or picture

Main Ritual

1. Ganesh Puja: Remove obstacles
2. Vishnu Invocation: "Om Namo Narayanaya"
3. Vishnu Sahasranama: Recite 1000 names
4. Dashavatara Puja: Worship ten incarnations
5. Mantra Jaap: Chant 108 or 1008 times
6. Havan: Offer 108 ahutis with tulsi and yellow flowers
7. Purnahuti: Final offering
8. Vishnu Aarti: Devotional songs

Post-Havan Practices

• Chant Vishnu mantra daily
• Fast on Ekadashi days
• Offer tulsi to Vishnu
• Read Bhagavad Gita or Vishnu Purana
• Practice dharma and righteousness