Ayutha Poojai

Tamil

Also known as: Ayudha Puja, Saraswati Puja

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Ayutha Poojai

About Ayutha Poojai

Ayutha Poojai is celebrated during Navarathiri, dedicated to the worship of tools, instruments, and vehicles. It falls on the ninth day of Navarathiri in Purattasi (September-October).

Devotees worship their tools of trade, vehicles, and instruments, seeking blessings for success in their endeavours. The day honours the divine energy present in all implements.

In Tamil Nadu, workshops, offices, and homes perform special pujas for tools and equipment. Students worship their books and writing instruments.

Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules

Devotees worship their tools, instruments, and vehicles on Ayutha Poojai.

Step-by-Step Fasting Procedures:

Clean and decorate tools, instruments, and vehicles.
Apply turmeric and kumkum to all implements.
Perform pujas with flowers and camphor.
Distribute prasad and seek blessings for success.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Why are tools worshipped on Ayutha Poojai?

All tools and instruments are manifestations of divine energy. Worshipping them honours the goddess of knowledge and ensures success in one's work and endeavours.

Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).

Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.