Punyaha


Puṇyāha is a cleansing ritual observed by Hindus. The term 'Punyaha' means 'an auspicious day' or 'sacred day'. Punyaha is practiced before any ritual. Punyaha ritual is also performed after days of pollution due to birth or death.

Types

Punyaha is of two types: Nandeemukha Punyaha and Suddha Punyaha. The "Nandeemukha Punyaha" is performed prior to most of the important rituals for improving sanctity of the ritual. "Sudhha Punyaha" is carried out for eliminating "Asuddhi", while "Ardha Punyaha" is a shortened version of the "Suddha Punyaha".

Mantras

The Punyaaha mantras are integrated form of selected mantras from Taittireeya Samhitha and Taittireeya Brahmana.