11th April, 2025 | Girija Kalyanam Puja | Uttara Phalguni Special | Kumbakonam

Invoke the blessings of Shiva-Parvati participating in Girija Kalyanam Puja Online at Kumbakonam on 11th April, 2025 for addressing marriage delays, love, peace, harmony and prosperity in married life and the issue of progeny.
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What is Girija Kalyanam Puja?

Girija Kalyanam Puja is the celebration of Celestial Union of Lord Shiva with Goddess Parvati, who is also known as Girija, meaning the daughter of mountain, seeking the blessings of the couple popularly known as “Aadi Dampati”.
The chants, rituals, and prayers during the ceremony create a powerful, positive atmosphere that calms the mind and reduces stress. It instils a sense of devotion, discipline, and righteousness, fostering a deeper connect with divinity.

Why Perform Girija Kalyanam Puja?

It is believed that Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati would be extremely happy, when the Girija Kalyanam Puja is performed and would bless the devotees. Those unmarried men and women would receive the blessings of marriage soon and a Vivah Yog would get created in their life. Also, the blessings for a happy married life, which is filled with peace, harmony and prosperity for those who perform Girija Kalyanam Puja. Those looking forward to have a child would receive the blessings for a Santana Bhagya (conception and birth of baby).

Benefits of Girija Kalyanam as a Puja

• Blessings for a Happy Marriage
  o Addresses delays or obstacles in marriage
  o Unmarried individuals perform Girija Kalyanam to find a suitable spouse
  o Married couples participate in the Kalyanam Puja to strengthen their bond and ensure a long, blissful relationship
• Resolution of Relationship Issues, helps resolve misunderstandings, conflicts.
• Progressing the lineage
• Protection from Negative Influences, negative karma, evil forces, and Graha Dosh

Puranic Background of Girija Kalyanam

Girija Kalyanam is not just an ancient legend, but a living testament to the cosmic play of love, penance, and divine union. It is the tale of Parvati, the daughter of the mighty Himalayas (mountain), and Shiva, the ascetic, who renounced the world—an eternal love story that has captured the hearts of devotees for millennia.

Divine Birth of Girija
Long ago, in the snow-clad mountains of the Himalayas, King Himavant and Queen Mainavati were blessed with a daughter of unparalleled beauty and virtue. She was none other Parvati, who was named Girija—another name for meaning “daughter of the mountain.”
The Rishis (sages) had foretold that she was destined to become the consort of Lord Shiva, the destroyer and the supreme ascetic who had withdrawn from worldly attachments after the tragic death of his first wife, Sati.
Even as a child, Girija was drawn to tales of Shiva. She would listen to sages narrate the greatness of the three-eyed god, who meditated in the icy caves of Mount Kailash, indifferent to the world. As she grew older, her admiration turned into unwavering devotion, and she resolved to win Shiva’s heart, not through beauty, but through the power of her penance.

How Parvati was tested when performing Tapasya?

Determined to marry Lord Shiva and to awaken Shiva from his meditative trance, Parvati embarked on severe Tapasya or the penance. She abandoned the comforts of her palace and wandered into the dense forests, sustaining herself on leaves, fruits, and the sheer strength of her devotion.
The celestial beings watched in awe as Parvati’s austerities shook the heavens. Even the gods and goddesses grew concerned—Shiva had sworn to remain detached from worldly ties. If he did not accept Parvati’s love, the balance of the universe would be disrupted.
Kamadeva the god of love, took it upon himself to awaken Shiva’s emotions. Armed with his sugarcane bow and flower-tipped arrows, he disrupted the meditating deity. Shiva opened his eyes. But his wrath knew no bounds—he incinerated Kamadeva to ashes with a single glance.
However, something remarkable had happened.
Amidst his fury, Shiva had caught a glimpse of Parvati. Her dedication, her love, and her unwavering resolve touched his heart. For the first time since Sati’s departure, he felt an emotion stir within him.

 The Sacred Union of Shiva and Parvati

Shiva decided to test Parvati further, disguised himself as a hermit and approached Parvati. He ridiculed her devotion, questioned her love, and even mocked Shiva as an unworthy husband. But Parvati remained steadfast, declaring her eternal love for Shiva. Pleased by her unwavering faith, Shiva revealed his true form and accepted her as his consort.
The celestial wedding of Girija Kalyanam was a spectacle beyond imagination. The gods, sages, and celestial beings descended to witness the divine union. Lord Vishnu gave away Parvati’s hand as her brother, while Lord Brahma officiated the ceremony. The mountains, rivers, and forests rejoiced, and the entire universe vibrated with divine energy.

Spiritual Significance of Girija Kalyanam

Symbol of Divine Union:
Girija Kalyanam represents the cosmic union of Shiva and Shakti, symbolizing balance, harmony, and the interplay of masculine and feminine energies in the universe.
Path to Moksha (Salvation):
Participating in Girija Kalyanam Puja or witnessing this Puja Ceremony is believed to purify and help one progress towards spiritual enlightenment.
Blessings of Shiva-Parvati:
Devotees perform this Kalyanam to seek divine blessings, remove karmic obstacles and attain inner peace.
Prosperity and Wealth:
Performing Girija Kalyanam attracts abundance and financial stability, as divine blessings ensure growth in all aspects of life.

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Invoke the blessings of Shiva-Parvati participating in Girija Kalyanam Puja Online at Kumbakonam on 11th April, 2025 for addressing marriage delays, love, peace, harmony and prosperity in married life and the issue of progeny.