Thila Homam at Rameswaram | Pitru Dosha Homam Significance, Cost and Packages

Thila Homam is a very sacred and powerful Vedic recitation ritual performed for the death of family members who died due to unforeseen or tragic circumstances. Thila Homam is a ‘parigaram’ or remedy for individuals with ‘Pitru Dosha’ in their horoscopes. Thila Homam is performed predominantly in Tamil Nadu‘s coastal temple city of Rameshwaram. Performing Thila Homam in Rameshwaram is considered to be very sacred and powerful.

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Thila Homam Significance

Thila Homam has a deep significance. Thila Homam is considered to put the wandering souls of the departed near and dear ones to rest and give it the peace from negative evil forces. Thila Homam ensures rebirth for the bygone individuals and sends the soul back to the feet of God.

There are several benefits for performing Thila Homam:

1. It provides relief to the souls and relieves them from the banes of hell
2. It relieves the sufferings of the bygone souls
3. It provides relief from unexpected sufferings.
4. It provides happiness and blessings for a happy and peaceful life.

When To perform Thila Homam?

Thila Homam can be performed on any day the temple is open in Rameshwaram. However, the most auspicious time for performing Thila Homam in Rameshwara is in Mahalaya Amavasya (15 days before Dussehra/Navaratri). It is known as Pitru Paksha in several parts of India.

Thila Homam for bygone ancestors is performed based on the time of death (tithi) and it can be performed on any Amavasya day.

What is the procedure for Thila Homam?

Here’s the procedure to perform Thila Homam:

• The Thila Homam procedure involves priests performing the 2-3 hour long vedic recitations to overcome the individual’s Pitru Dosham
• Relatives of the dead person perform the Homam.
• Bali Tharpanam is the major step in Thila Homam procedure which involves mantra recitation followed by Homam Samgri with ’til’ or ‘elu’
• Only certified Vedic Brahmins will be allowed to perform the rituals in Ramanatha Swamy Temple in Rameshwaram, Sri Parasurama Temple in Thiruvananthpuram, Janardhana Swami Temple in Varkala or the Thinaavaya Temple in Malappuram

Thila Homam Procedure
Ganapathi Pooja
Mahasangalpam
Nandhi
Vaishnava Srardham
Dhasa dhaana
Punyahavasam
Lakhsmi Narayan Pooja (kalas pradhimai pooja)
Uma Maheshwar Pooja (kalas pradhimai pooja)
Kama dhenu/ Gou Mata (Surabhi), sarpam (serpent), kali mata, shani bhagvan poojas (pradhimai)
Yamadarmaraja pooja (pradhimai)
Pithru pooja
Jabam
Homam
Punar pooja
Brahmana ashirvaad (blessings)
Pinda Pradanam (food offerings to pithru)
Dissolving Pinda in agni theertha or in Dhanushkodi
Getting ritual bath with kalas theertham( holy water) after pooja.
Leaving behind your clothes that are worn during pooja
Brahmana Bojanam

Attire/Dress Code for Thila Homam

Dhoti is the recommended clothing for men. Women should wear a saree or salwar/ traditional attire. It is to be noted that whatever dress is worn by individuals should be removed and thrown off by the river after performing the puja.

Thila Homam Puja Duration

It takes around two to three hours to perform Thila Homam.

Where to perform Thila Homam?

Thila Homam is performed in Rameshwaram as it is the most powerful and apt place to perform the ritual. After the Homam, the ashes of the bygone near and dear ones are mixed in the holy seawater which is synonymous to letting the soul rest in peace. Thila Homam is usually a once in a lifetime ritual and hence, its significance is considerably higher than other rituals.

Apparently, Rameshwaram is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India which makes it a very sacred temple to visit in South India.

Cost of Thila Homam in Rameshawaram?

The fees for Thila Homam includes the cost of pooja items and ‘dakshana’ to the priests.

If the homam takes place at the Rameshwaram temple, then below are the detailed costs.

Cost primarily depends on the count of chants performed during the homam. The cost of Brahmins is more due to the additional procedures required.

Thila Homam	Price Range
1008 Count	₹11000 – 14000
3000 Count	₹14000 – 16000
6000 Count	₹17000 – 21000
10000 Count	₹22000 – 28000

Apart from Thila Homam, the other optional rituals performed at Rameshwaram are:

Ritual	Price Range
Sudarshana Homam 1008 Count	₹10000 – 15000
Sarpa Shanthi, Rahu Ketu Shanthi	₹10000 – 15000
Naga Prathista (including idol)	₹15000 – 22000
Swayamvara Kalaa Parvathi (For delay in marriage) / Kalathra Dosham	₹10000 – 15000
Thithi/Sraddam/Divasam (Yearly ceremony)	₹4500 – 13000
Hiranya Sradham	₹5000 – 6500
Theertha Sradham	₹16000 – 17000
Kasi Yatra Sankalpam / Saikata Pooja in Dhanushkoti	₹5000 – 7000
Ganga Pooja with Rudra Paarayanam	₹4500 – 6500

Covid-19 Restrictions in Rameshwaram Temple from September 2020

**Standard Government Protocols as mentioned in the Government of India Website for guidelines to be followed in temples**

• 1. Public worship will be allowed only up to 8 pm.
• 2. Persons above 65 years of age, pregnant woman, children below age of 10 years are advised to stay at home.
• 3. The individual should maintain a minimum of 6 feet of distancing
• 4. Use of face covers/masks is mandatory
• 5. Person allowed inside only after thermal screening
• 6. People should wash their hands and feet before entering into premises
• 7. Touching of idols/statues/holy books not allowed
• 8. No physical offerings like prasad/distribution or sprinkling of holy water etc will be allowed inside the religious places.