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Thila Homam is a ritual where black sesame seeds (Thila named in Sanskrit) are offered into a sacred fire. The purpose of this ritual is to honor and seek blessings from ancestors, as well as to clear any negative energies or ancestral burdens and to get positivity in life.
To Seek Ancestor’s Blessings: It is performed to receive blessings for health, wealth, prosperity, and peace.
To Resolve Ancestral Issues :
It helps clear unresolved ancestral karma that could be affecting the present generation.
To Overcome Life’s Challenges :
Individuals experiencing financial or health struggles may perform the ritual to remove obstacles.
For Ancestral Peace :
The ritual is believed to bring peace to the souls of ancestors, ensuring their well-being.
The main offering in Thila Homam is black sesame seeds, also known as Thila in Sanskrit. These seeds are symbolic of purity, and their offering is believed to absorb negative energy and sins, bringing divine blessings in family.
Here’s how thila homam is generally performed:
Setting Up a holy yagashala : A clean, purified area is chosen to set up the pooja and homam and other things.
Offering the Sesame Seeds : Sesame seeds are given to Agni Bhagwan in the homam while mantras are chanted.
Chanting of Mantras : Specific mantras dedicated to the ancestors are recited by a group of pandits to get their blessings through thila homam
Additional Offerings : pure ghee may also be offered along with the black sesame seeds and its not mandatory.
Completing the pooja : After all offerings are made, prayers are chanted for peace, prosperity, and family well-being mainly getting blessings from the ancestors and giving food in the form of pindam (rice balls)
Thila homam removes negative energies or blockages in the horoscopes related to ancestral curse (pitru-dhosham).
Thila homam is believed to resolve family disputes, strengthen relationships, bring peace in the and family.
Many perform thila homam to remove financial obstacles and for wealth.
It is also said in Shastra that a positive effect on both physical and mental health, providing overall well-being in family.
This is the most auspicious time for performing Thila Homam in rameswaram because these both Thithi (dates) are so priceless and so auspicious.
Performing the ritual on the death anniversary of an ancestor brings them peace and they bless their families by thila homam.
If you and your family members are facing hard times in life this ritual is a powerful way to seek their blessings.
Overcome life’s challenges and bring prosperity.
Thila Homam is beneficial for
If you are facing challenges like health issues, financial problems, or family problems, Thila Homam may be the solution to remove obstacles if done properly as per the shastras guidance.
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It is highly recommended for families experiencing long-standing disputes or disharmony.
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This ritual is beneficial for those wishing to honor their ancestors and receive their blessings.
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those who’s horoscope have blockages of planets or changes of the planets can perform thila homam by consulting an astrologer.
You may experience an improvement in family relationships, career, and health.
The ritual is believed to bring a sense of calm and relief, especially if you have been facing unresolved challenges.
Many people find that after performing the ritual, they feel a deeper connection to their ancestors and a sense of spiritual fulfillment in their life.
The area where the ritual is to be performed should be clean and purified. We rameshwaryatra follows the ancient Shastram and we have a yaghashala (the place where only poojas are conducted)
If you are unfamiliar with the ritual, it is advisable to consult with a priest or spiritual guide to ensure it is performed correctly and with maximum effectiveness.
A Priest’s Role :
While it is possible to perform Thila Homam at home, it is highly recommended to seek the guidance of a priest or experienced spiritual leader. A priest can ensure that the mantras and rituals are correctly performed, increasing the effectiveness of the homam.
Timing :
Thila Homam can be performed at any time of the year, but it is especially beneficial during Pitru Paksha (the ancestral fortnight), death anniversaries of ancestors, or when you face family or personal challenges.
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Individuals experiencing pitru dosham may exhibit certain signs in their life that are thought to be the result of ancestral curses
Constant delays and obstacles in career, relationships, or personal growth. No matter how hard you work, it feels like success is just out of reach.
Spiritual Significance: as per the shastram counting is not just a mechanical process but is symbol of dedication and concentration. Each time you offer something or chant a mantra, it is considered a way to deepen your connection with the divine and your ancestors.
Accuracy of Rituals: The correct number of offerings and mantras ensures that the ritual is performed in the right manner, with all aspects of the ceremony being properly honored.
Focus and Devotion: Counting helps the pandits to stay focused during the ritual, preventing distractions and allowing for mindfulness and devotion during the ceremony.
During the ceremony, mantras (special prayers) are chanted. These mantras are also repeated a certain number of times, usually 1008 to 24000 times. This is done to call upon blessings for the ancestors.
Repeating the mantra many times helps honour your ancestors and show respect to them.
It’s always a good idea to consult with the priest beforehand to discuss the specific timing and requirements for the homam. The priest may also suggest specific dates or times that are particularly favorable.
You can perform Thila Homam on any day in Rameswaram, though Ekadhashi and Amavasya are considered especially auspicious.
Pitru Dosha occurs when there are unresolved issues or negative karmic imprints related to your ancestors. This can cause difficulties in your personal life, including health problems, financial struggles, family conflicts, or even repeated misfortunes. It is believed that Pitru Dosha happens when ancestors are not properly honoured or when they have left behind unfulfilled desires or unsettled matters that affect their family.
In shastram rituals like Shradham and Tarpanam are important ways to honour ancestors by offering food, water, and prayers. These rituals are believed to bring peace to the souls of ancestors. If they are ignored or not performed properly, it’s thought that the ancestors may become upset, which could lead to misfortune or difficulties for their family.
Ancestral Karma : means the unresolved problems or negative actions from your ancestors that haven't been fixed. If your ancestors had unfulfilled desires, made mistakes, or did things that weren’t right, their unsettled energy can affect you and your family. This is called Pitru Dosha, and it can show up as problems like health issues, money troubles, or family fights. To fix this, special rituals and offerings need to be made to honour your ancestors and clear their negative energy.
Pitru Tarpanam
Offering water and black sesame seeds to your ancestors, especially during Pitru Paksham, can help calm their spirits.
Thila Homam
Performing the Thila Homam is one of the most effective rituals to clear Pitru Dosha. It is believed to bring peace to the ancestors and remove the negative effects of the Dosha.
Regular Shradham and Ancestral Rituals
Observing regular Shrardham ceremonies or offering prayers to your ancestors helps keep their spirits at peace.
Charity and Donations
Giving in the name of your ancestors, especially during Pitru Paksham, can help clear ancestral debts and resolve Pitru Dosham.