Sarpa Samskara
A multi-day rite combining poojas, homa and Naga Pratishtha, traditionally undertaken as the most comprehensive of the sarpa dosha pariharas.
A family crosses this threshold once. This is how it is crossed with intention rather than in a hurry.
The sequence differs by region and by family tradition — yours will be confirmed before the day. We describe what families usually observe; we never promise outcomes.
How is Sarpa Samskara booked, and what does it cost?
On House of Purohit, a verified Purohit performs Sarpa Samskara at your home in Bengaluru, and the ceremony takes about 12h. Every price is shown before payment, the samagri (ritual items) list is provided in advance, and the Purohit is matched to your language and family tradition (Smartha, Madhwa, Tulu). Families unsure whether this is the right ceremony can talk to a Pandit free before booking.
Why families observe Sarpa Samskara
A multi-day rite combining poojas, homa and Naga Pratishtha, traditionally undertaken as the most comprehensive of the sarpa dosha pariharas.
- Deity
- Naga Devata, Subrahmanya
- When it's performed
- On a muhurta arranged with the kshetra; canonically at Kukke Subrahmanya.
- Performed by
- Purohits specializing in Dosha parihara
Traditionally performed with 2+ priests. An auspicious date and time (muhurta) is fixed before booking.
Also known as Sarpa Samskara Puja, Sarpasamskara.