Vivah Vighna Badha Nivaran Puja (Marriage Obstacles Removal Puja) 

Marriage is one of the most significant aspects of life. However, many individuals face difficulties in finding a suitable partner or experience obstacles that delay their marriage. Even after marriage, some couples struggle with compatibility and harmony, making their marital journey challenging. 

The institution of marriage is sacred, and everyone desires a successful and blissful union. It is believed that marriage plays a crucial role in determining lifelong happiness. The Marriage Obstacles Removal Puja is a highly effective ritual that not only helps in finding the right life partner but also ensures a harmonious and blessed married life. Various negative influences may cause undue delays or challenges in marriage, and this puja aims to nullify those hurdles through proper rituals and divine blessings. 

Deities Worshipped in Marriage Obstacles Removal Puja: 

• Lord Ganesha – Known as “Vighnaharta” (remover of obstacles), Lord Ganesha is worshipped at the beginning of any auspicious task. Seeking his blessings helps eliminate hurdles and paves the way for a smooth marriage.
  • • Shloka: “ॐ एकदन्ताय विध्महे वक्रतुण्डाय धीमहि, तन्नो दंती प्रचोदयात्“ 
• Navagraha (Nine Planets) – The planetary positions in one’s horoscope can create obstacles in marriage. This puja pacifies malefic planetary influences and enhances positive planetary effects for a smooth and happy marriage.
  • • Shloka: “ॐ ब्रम्हा मुरारी त्रिपुरान्तकारी भानुशशि भूमिसुतौ भूधश्च गुरुश्च शुक्र शनि राहु केतवः सर्वे ग्रहः शान्तिकरा भवन्तु“
• Vastu Dev – Imbalances in vastu (architectural energy) can impact marriage and relationships. Worshipping Vastu Dev helps correct vastu doshas, creating a harmonious environment.
  • • Shloka: “ॐ वास्तु पुरुष नमस्तुभ्यं भू-शय्या भिरत प्रभो, मद्गृहं धन धान्यादि समृद्धं कुरु सर्वदा“ 
• Maa Katyayani – Considered an auspicious form of Goddess Durga, Maa Katyayani is worshipped to remove obstacles and delays in marriage, especially due to Manglik Dosha or planetary afflictions.
  • • Shloka for Males: “पत्नि मनोरमं देहि मनोवृत्तनुसारिणीम् | तारिणीम् दुर्ग-संसार सागरस्य कुलोद्भवाम् |“ 
• Gauri Shankar – Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are the epitome of an ideal marital relationship. Worshipping them ensures a strong and blissful married life. It is believed that even Goddess Sita worshipped them before her marriage to Lord Rama.
  • • Shloka: “कर्पूर गौरं करुणावतारं, संसार सरं भुजगेंद्र हारं, सदा वसंतं हृदयारविंदे, भवं भवानी सहितं नमामि“ 

Benefits of Marriage Obstacles Removal Puja: 

• Helps individuals facing difficulties in finding a suitable life partner. 
• Resolves unexplained and unnecessary delays in marriage. 
• Ensures a successful and harmonious married life. 
• Removes planetary doshas such as Manglik Dosha that cause delays. 
• Eliminates obstacles and problems arising before or during marriage. 

Puja Procedure: 

The ritual includes: 

• Swasti Vachan, Shanti Path, Sankalp 
• Ganesh Sthapana, Kalash Sthapana, Laxmi Sthapana 
• Vastu Dev, Maa Katyayani, and Gauri Shankar installation and invocation 
• Navagraha and Brahma Sthapana 
• Agni Sthapana followed by chanting of mantras 
• Havan using sacred ingredients like honey, ghee, sugar, sesame seeds, Ashtagandha, sandalwood powder, and Navagraha Samidha 
• Purnahuti (final offering), Aarti, and distribution of Prasad to Brahmins