New Vehicle Puja
New Vehicle Puja is performed when purchasing a new car or bike, seeking blessings for safety, protection from accidents, and smooth travels ahead.
30 min Physical Business & Prosperity Pujas Why perform New Vehicle Puja?
- Seeks protection and safety for the vehicle and its passengers
- Invokes blessings for smooth, trouble-free travels
- Marks an auspicious start to using the new vehicle
When should New Vehicle Puja be performed?
Performed on the day of taking delivery, or on an auspicious date shortly after, ideally before the vehicle is driven regularly.
How is New Vehicle Puja performed?
- Sankalp
The owner takes a vow before the pandit stating the puja's purpose.
- Ganesh Puja
Lord Ganesha is worshipped for a smooth, obstacle-free journey ahead.
- Vehicle Blessing
The vehicle is decorated, and the pandit blesses it with mantras, a tilak, and a lemon-and-chili charm tied underneath for protection.
- First Drive
The owner takes a short symbolic first drive after the puja concludes.
Items needed (Samagri)
- Flowers and garlands for the vehicle
- A coconut, lemons, and chilies
- Kumkum and akshat
- Diya and incense
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is a lemon-and-chili charm tied to the vehicle?
It's a traditional protective charm believed to ward off evil eye and misfortune from the vehicle.
Can this puja be done for a used/second-hand vehicle too?
Yes, many people perform a similar blessing when purchasing a pre-owned vehicle as well.
+ Travelling charge collected by Panditji, if applicable
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