Kalavahana ~ A Devine Immersion
Kalā means a part of nature. Āvāhanā means an invitation. Pūjā means a sacred ritual. So the Kalavahana is a sacred ritual that invites the powers of nature into our bodies through the medium of touch, or awareness.
The Kalavahana ritual activates the chakras in the body and gives one the unparalleled experience of being worshipped as Goddess herself.
Kalavahana ~ A Devine Immersion
Kalā means a part of nature. Āvāhanā means an invitation. Pūjā means a sacred ritual. So the Kalavahana is a sacred ritual that invites the powers of nature into our bodies through the medium of touch, or awareness.
The Kalavahana ritual activates the chakras in the body and gives one the unparalleled experience of being worshipped as Goddess herself.
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Significance of Kalavahana Ritual
In the tradition of Śrī Vidyā, the worship of Śrī Cakra (Śrī Cakra Pūjā), which is documented in the Paraśurāma Kalpasūtra is considered to be the highest form of Devī worship. And because it contains all of the deities and all divine powers within it, it brings every kind of blessing to the devotee.
The significance of Śrī Cakra Pūjā is the removal of the nine āvaraṇas (veils) and attainment of the ecstatic experience of the inner Consciousness.
Kalāvāhanā uses the essential part of navāvaraṇa pūjā, which is the creation of nectar. It invokes all of the powers of the Universe represented by fire, sun, moon and powers of creation, sustenance and dissolution, limitation and grace.
All these powers have individual attributes known as kalās. We invoke these attributes and the Gods themselves into a small vessel containing pañcāmṛta.
The unique contribution of Guruji is that he has equated the physical vessel to the human body, the nectar invoked there is not different from the life consciousness present in every living creature and is Devi Herself.
We offer worship to idols and yantras but the best place to worship Her is in the living forms. Hence Kalāvāhanā invokes all divine life-giving energies into humans, capable of giving them a direct experience of Divinity. It is thus empowering as it connects you to infinite cosmic powers.
Benefits
Provides overall physical and spiritual empowerment
Activates the chakras in the body, promoting a harmonious flow of energy and awakening dormant potential.
Transforming yourself, your life, and the world by realizing the power of love and the mind.
Heals internal wounds and removes deep traumas
Reduces stress and gives a peace of mind
Improves your relationships
Enhances your memory, focus and learning abilitiesur relationships
Material blessings, including the marriage, progeny & optimal well-being.
Glimpses of Puja
Introduction to Kalavahana
Explaination by Guruji Sri Amritananda ~ Nyasas & Mantras - Part 1
Explaination by Guruji Sri Amritananda ~ Mantras & Mudras - Part 2
Guruji's Words
“… We are used to experiencing the powers of nature through our senses of hearing, touch, sight, taste and smell. They all combine to pump tons of information into our brain in its waking state, often overloading it. But when we link or order this information in a way that …
The Ritual
The Process of Kalavahana
Invocation of Nature's Powers
The Kalavahana ritual begins with the invitation of the powers of Nature into the devotee’s body, placing the 50 bīja akṣarās (seed syllables of the Sanskrit syllabary) within all of the spiritual chakras, from Mūlādhāra to Sahasrāra by touching the locations of bīja akṣarās in the body.
Prana Pratishtha
Prana Pratishtha of Goddess is done in the devotee’s heart lotus wit prana pratishtha mantras. Avahana mudras are shown to invite the Goddess and the deities for the puja.
'Abhishekam': The Sacred Pouring Ritual
After inviting the powers of Mother Nature, the ‘Abhishekam’ is performed. ‘Abhishekam’ involves pouring water with sugandhit dravyams or fragrant herbs over the person receiving the puja.
Chants of Khadagmala Stotram & Sri Guru Namavali
During the ‘Abhishekam,’ enchanting chants of Khadagmala Stotram and Sri Guru Namavali resonate in the atmosphere invoking the grace of Devi & Shiva.
Worship of the Devotee as the Goddess
The Panchopchar puja is performed, offering reverence and worship to the divinity residing within the devotee. The Panchopchar puja includes the offering of sandalwood powder, flowers, incense, lamps, arati and nevedyam. Dash Mudras are also offered to the Goddess culminating the Kalavahana ritual.
Guruji's Words ~ Explaining the Process
Here’s how it works. First, we touch the feet of the recipient and seek their permission to do the puja, which involves touching all parts of body to invoke divine life into them. After receiving permission, we touch all relevant parts of the receiver’s body (whether female or male), placing the 50 bīja akṣarās (seed syllables of the Sanskrit syllabary) within all of the spiritual chakras, from Mūlādhāra to Sahasrāra.
Then fire and its 10 powers are invoked in the genital area, 12 powers of the sun around the chest area, and 16 powers of the moon around the neck. Then again 10 powers of creation (Brahma) are invoked in the womb, because creation takes place there; then the 10 powers of pleasure, which promote life (Vishnu), in the external genitals. Then the 10 powers of disembodied life (Rudra) are invoked around the waist; the four powers of love and attachment (Īśvara) in the chest; and lastly the 16 powers of communication across boundaries of space (Sadāśiva) and time (Tripura).
So far, the attempt has been to raise the recipient’s level of awareness to their crown through prayers. Once the awareness energy has reached the crown, the descent of grace is begun, starting from the two feet of the guru at the crown, and down the never-ending flow of time through the present. The grace of enduring will (Saraswati), its nourishment and protection (Lakshmi), and its fulfllment through manifestation in the womb (Durga) are all invoked—together with the desire to avoid rebirth into a lower form of life—from the feet. Then we give the recipient a ritual head bath with mantras, called an abhiṣēka. This is very empowering. Many people go into a trance-like state during this part of the ritual, which is in fact an indication of the empowerment that is taking place.
Source : Gifts from the Goddess by Guruji Amritananda, Edited and introduced by Michael M. Bowden
Sankalpas
Kalavahana can be done for receiving Devine Mother’s blessings, spiritual upliftment, cleansing and activating the chakras. It can also be performed for bestowing material blessings, such as good health, marriage & progeny.
Kalavahana can be performed on any day but you can also request it to be conducted on any of the following auspicious occasions:
Important Family Ceremonies
like house warming, engagement, marriage, birthday & more.
Festivals
like Navaratris.
Duration
The Kalavahana typically lasts for approximately 1 hour.
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F.A.Q.s
Kalavahana ritual is open to everyone, regardless of age, gender, or religious background. All individuals who have a sincere intention to participate in the ritual are welcome to join.
To request a Kalavahana ritual at Devipuram, you need to be present at Devipuram and make a booking in person. Devotees are required to visit Devipuram and directly coordinate with the concerned authorities to schedule the ritual.
Yes, you can request a Kalavahana ritual for a group of individuals. It allows friends, family, or spiritual groups to engage in the ritual together. Devipuram offers the option to perform the ritual for up to six persons simultaneously at Devipuram’s Sri Kamakhya Guru Peetham. More people can be accommodated at other locations in & outside Devipuram.
At Devipuram’s Sri Kamakhya Guru Peetham Kalavahana can be performed for upto 6 people simultaneously. More people can be accommodated by conducting the ritual in batches for a group of 6 people at a time.
There is no specific dress code while Kalavahana ritual is being conducted at location other than Sri Kamakhya Guru Peetham at Devipuram. Puja robes shall be provided at Devipuram when it is being performed at Sri Kamakhya Guru Peetham as abhishekam with water would be done to the devotee receiving the puja.
Yes, you can learn the Kalavahana ritual as a part of Devipuram’s Residential Beginner’s Course. The course provides in-depth teachings on the ritual, its significance, and the procedures involved.
Request the Ritual
At Devipuram, Kalavahana is performed at the Kamakhya Guru Peetham where the Mother Goddess resides in the form of the Yoni, similar to one in the Kamakhya Peetham in Assam.
Trained teams from Devipuram can also perform the ritual at other locations. For locations other than Sri Kamakhya Guru Peetham only prokshanam (sprinkling water on head) shall be done instead of full abhishekam with water (ritual pouring of water).
The ritual can be conducted in a temple, community hall & park for a group of people.
The devotee must be present at Devipuram to book this ritual to be performed at Sri Kamakhya Guru Peetham. For other locations, you can contact us at info@devipuram.org or fill out the form provided below. Our dedicated team will guide you through the process, providing necessary details.
You can also learn the ritual as a part of Devipuram’s Intermediate Course.
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