Sarpa Samskara
A multi-day rite combining poojas, homa and Naga Pratishtha, traditionally undertaken as the most comprehensive of the sarpa dosha pariharas.
A remedial rite is performed when a family is advised to — once, or on a set cycle. We describe what is usually observed; we never promise outcomes.
The sequence differs by region and by family tradition — yours will be confirmed before the day. We describe what families usually observe; we never promise outcomes.
How is Sarpa Samskara booked, and what does it cost?
On House of Purohit, a verified Purohit performs Sarpa Samskara at your home in Bengaluru starting from ₹12,000, and the ceremony takes about 12h. Every price is shown before payment, the samagri (ritual items) list is provided in advance, and the Purohit is matched to your language, your city and the time you choose. Families unsure whether this is the right ceremony can talk to a Pandit free before booking.
Also known as Sarpa Samskara Puja, Sarpasamskara, Sarpa Samskara Pooja, Sarpa Dosha Parihara, Naga Dosha Parihara.
Why families observe Sarpa Samskara
A multi-day rite combining poojas, homa and Naga Pratishtha, traditionally undertaken as the most comprehensive of the sarpa dosha pariharas.
- Deity
- Naga Devata, Subrahmanya
- When it's performed
- On a muhurta arranged with the kshetra; canonically at Kukke Subrahmanya.
- Performed by
- Purohits specializing in Dosha parihara
Traditionally performed with 2+ priests. An auspicious date and time (muhurta) is fixed before booking.
- What is Sarpa Samskara?
- A multi-day rite combining poojas, homa and Naga Pratishtha, traditionally undertaken as the most comprehensive of the sarpa dosha pariharas.
- When is Sarpa Samskara performed?
- On a muhurta arranged with the kshetra; canonically at Kukke Subrahmanya.
- Can Sarpa Samskara be done in a flat?
- Yes — most ceremonies we arrange are in apartments. Tell us if the space is small, or if there are smoke alarms; where a fire ritual is part of it, your Purohit plans for the room you have.
- What if the muhurat falls in Rahu kalam?
- When you choose a date, each time window shows its muhurat and whether it overlaps Rahu kalam. Families usually avoid it where the day allows; if it cannot be avoided, your Purohit will say what your tradition does.
- Who takes part in Sarpa Samskara?
- A verified Purohit conducts it; the person or couple the ceremony is for sits for the sankalpa, and family may join. Nothing else is needed from you but the name said aloud at the start — and a gotra, if your family knows it.
- How long does Sarpa Samskara take?
- About 12h, though this can vary with your family's tradition.
- Can House of Purohit provide the Purohit?
- Yes — a verified Purohit performs Sarpa Samskara at your home, with pricing shown before you book.
- Is Sarpa Samskara available in Bengaluru?
- Yes, in Bengaluru, from ₹12,000.
Reschedule free, with at least 3 full days’ notice