Devi & Shakti Anushthan
Annapurna Pooja
अन्नपूर्णा पूजा
Sacred worship of Annapurna Devi, especially meaningful in Kashi.
Why this pooja is performed
Performed for food prosperity, nourishment, gratitude and household abundance.
For whom
For families, annadāna sponsors and devotees of Annapurna Mata.
Purpose of the sevā
To seek nourishment, abundance and seva-bhāva.
Traditional benefits sought
Devotees traditionally seek clarity, protection, removal of obstacles, steadiness of mind, family peace and dhārmic support. The ritual is offered as spiritual sevā and not as a guaranteed material result.
Sanskrit / IAST terms
Annapūrṇā, Kashi, Annadātrī
Ritual note
The sevā is arranged with saṅkalpa, mantra, pūjā-dravya, naivedya, dakṣiṇā and completion update. Final vidhi may vary by sampradāya, tithi, place, priest guidance and family tradition.