Parikrama: In Hindu religion, in the worship of Gods and Goddesses, apart from bathing, dressing them, applying makeup, offering incense sticks, circumambulation is also considered an important part of the worship. It is believed in Sanatan Dharma that circling the temple or the idol of God increases positivity and purity in thoughts.
The mind gets happiness and peace but the results of Parikrama are achieved only when its rules are followed. Know how much circumambulation of which deity should be done, the correct method and mantra of circumambulation.
how many circumambulation of which deity
- Shiva – half circumambulation of Shivalinga
- Vishnu ji – five rounds
- Hanuman – three rounds
- Durga ji (all goddesses) – a revolution
- Sun god – seven revolutions
- Lord Ganesha – three revolutions
- Ficus tree – 108 parikrama
How to do Parikrama (Parikrama Vidhi)
Parikrama should always be done in a clockwise direction. Start parikrama from the straight hand side. Temple is a very sacred place, here a circle of positive energy is formed due to continuous chanting of mantras, worship and sound of bells. This energy flows from north to south. In such a situation, by doing parikrama from the right side, the seeker gets the benefit of positive energy. This relieves mental stress and awakens spiritual light.
Parikrama Mantra
That is, Kani Cha Papani Janmantar Kritani Cha. Taani savarni nashyantu pradakshine pade-pade.
Meaning – All the sins committed by us knowingly or unknowingly and also in our previous births should be destroyed along with Pradakshina. May Almighty God grant me wisdom. Chanting the mantra of your favorite deity during parikrama also gives auspicious results.
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