🌸 Introduction
Every Hindu puja begins with a sacred vow known as Sankalp. It is not just a ritual formality — it is the soul of worship, where the devotee declares their intention, purpose, and devotion before Bhagwan. Without Sankalp, even the grandest puja is considered incomplete.
✨ What is Sankalp?
The word Sankalp comes from Sanskrit: “San” (good/pure) + “Kalpa” (resolve).
It means a pure, firm vow taken by the devotee before starting a religious act.
During Sankalp, the devotee mentally aligns their mind, body, and soul to the puja, making Bhagwan and the five elements (Panch Tatva) witnesses of their devotion.
🌿 How to Take Sankalp (Step-by-Step)
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Sit in your puja space with calm mind, facing east or north.
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Fill a Kalash (copper pot) with Ganga Jal and place mango leaves and coconut on top.
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Hold water in your right palm (palm folded like a small cup).
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Chant the Sankalp mantra, stating:
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Your name, family lineage (gotra)
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Time and place of puja
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Purpose of the puja (peace, prosperity, festival, or vrat)
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Offer the water into the Kalash or onto the ground as witness.
🧘 Mantras Used in Sankalp
A common starting line for Sankalp is:
“Mama Upatta Samasta Durita Kshaya Dwara Sri Parameshwar Prityartham, (puja/vrat name) Karishye.”
Meaning: “For the removal of my sins and for pleasing the Supreme Bhagwan, I am performing this puja.”
🙏 Significance of Sankalp in Puja
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Focus: Reminds the devotee why the ritual is being performed.
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Witness: Declares Bhagwan, deities, and five elements as witnesses.
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Purity of Intention: Ensures puja is not mechanical but heartfelt.
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Completion: No puja, havan, or vrat is considered valid without Sankalp.
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