Makara Jyothi

MAKARA JYOTHI & VEDIC WINTER SOLSTICE

Ayyappa’s Wealth-Bestowing Birth Star Shines Bright as Sun Transits Into Capricorn

A Celestial Gateway to Prosperity, Protection & Renewal

ONCE-A-YEAR MAKARA JYOTHI EVENT: AYYAPPA’S BIRTH STAR SHINES BRIGHT

Ayyappa Reduces Impact of Saturn & Gives Wealth, Prosperity & Success

VEDIC WINTER SOLSTICE: SUN’S TRANSIT INTO CAPRICORN IS THE BEST TIME FOR NEW VENTURES

Powertime to Invoke Sun’s Energy For Health, Vitality, Drive & Accomplishing Goals

4 Grand Fire Labs & Hymn | 15 Special Poojas |3 Special Services

Jan. 14 – 15, 2026 IST

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Makara Jyothi & Vedic Winter Solstice 2026

A Celestial Gateway to Prosperity, Protection & Renewal

On Jan. 14, the sacred light from Ayyappa’s birth star (Uttara Phalguni) illuminates the skies above the holy mountain of Sabarimala. This celestial event is called Makara Jyothi, and it aligns perfectly with the Vedic Winter Solstice, Sun’s transit into Capricorn (Makara Rashi).

This day is considered the Dawn of the Gods (Devas)—a spiritually potent time of renewal, transformation, and unparalleled blessings.
This powerful cosmic convergence merges Ayyappa’s protective grace with the Sun God’s revitalizing energy, creating a window for cleansing past karma, dissolving negativity, renewing vitality, and inviting profound blessings of abundance, success, and new beginnings.

Divine Significance of Makara Jyothi & Ayyappa’s Birth Star- Helps Manifest Wealth, Merit & Victory

Makara Jyothi appears annually as Ayyappa’s wealth-bestowing birth star, Uttara Phalguni, shines over the sacred mountain, and it holds the power to accumulate wealth, good karma, and merit (Chayani Shakti).
This fleeting celestial light symbolizes righteousness and fresh starts, magnifying its Divine influence to align your life with your soul’s higher purpose, enhance material growth, and pave the way for victory, stability, and abundance.
Propitiating Ayyappa as Dharma Sastha, the Establisher and Sustainer of Justice, during this sacred time invokes his boundless grace to:
  • Clear financial hurdles & grant wealth
  • Guide you toward prosperity, harmony & enlightenment
  • Transform challenges into opportunities
  • Grant career advancement & materialize aspirations
  • Lessen Saturn’s afflictions & negative impacts
  • Destroy karmic burdens & planetary afflictions
  • Eliminate obstacles to success & progress in life
Samhara Bhairava- Fierce Destroyer of Negativity & Liberator

Ayyappa’s Legendary Power Over Saturn: Helps Reduce the Malefic Effects of Saturn

According to legend, a Divine encounter between Ayyappa and Saturn resulted in Ayyappa’s promise to lessen Saturn’s harsh gaze and challenges if his devotees observe 41 days of austerity.
Due to this special power of Ayyappa, invoking him empowers you to navigate Saturn’s periods with unshakable resolve, leading to ultimate victory and success while reducing the negative impact of these astrological configurations
  • Saturn transiting 12th, 1st, and 2nd House from the Moon Sign (Sade Sati)
  • Saturn in 8th House from the Moon Sign (Ashtama Shani)
  • Saturn in 4th House from the Moon Sign (Artha Ashtama Shani)
  • Saturn Major (Dasa) & Minor (Bhukti) Planetary Periods
  • Saturn Afflictions (Shani Dosha)
Kala Bhairava- Cosmic Protector & Lord of Time

Sun Transit in Capricorn: Auspicious Time to Start New Ventures

Vedic Winter Solstice marks the northward journey of the Soul Planet Sun as it moves into Capricorn, a sign associated with discipline, responsibility, and karmic fulfillment. This day, known as Pongal, marks the start of the Tamil month of Thai (Jan.-Feb.), which is considered an auspicious month for new beginnings.
Invoking the Sun, the cosmic force of vitality and the ultimate source of all creation, during this celestial shift inspires forward momentum and helps
  • Renew confidence & inner strength
  • Enhance leadership & authority
  • Boost professional growth & recognition
  • Grant mental clarity & purposeful decision-making
  • Rejuvenate body, mind & spirit
  • Fulfill sincere aspirations

SERVICES

MAKARA JYOTHI & VEDIC WINTER SOLSTICE 2026 SERVICES

According to sacred texts, Powerspot beliefs, and traditional practices, performing the below Makara Jyothi and Vedic Winter Solstice rituals can invoke Ayyappa’s Divine Protection and Prosperity blessings, as well as the Sun God’s Power and Renewal blessings

Kala Bhairava Ashtakam (Octet on Kala Bhairava) Chanting & 6-Priest Samhara Bhairava Fire Lab to Dissolve Afflictions, Karma & Grant Protection

Aditya Hrudayam Chanting (Sacred Hymn of Glory to Sun God) with 3-Priest Sun Fire Lab for Victory and Prosperity

A powerful hymn dedicated to Aditya, the Sun God that calls upon him during times of danger, fear, or uncertainty
  • Grants victory over enemies & obstacles
  • Gives the courage to face adversity
  • Destroys sins, worry & sorrow
  • Confers wealth & prosperity

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Navagraha Suktam (Hymn in Praise of Navagraha) Chanting & 4-Priest Kala Bhairava Fire Lab at Karnataka Powerspot

3-Priest Dharmasastha Fire Lab to Protect From Hostile Forces & Boost Courage and Confidence at Kerala Powerspot

Invoke Dharmasastha on Ayyappa’s Birth star (Makara Jyothi) for protection from negative energies, hardships, and empower success.
  • Reduces the malefic influence of Saturn in birth chart
  • Annihilates evil forces & negative energies
  • Grants inner strength to overcome obstacles
  • Confers success & prosperity

Jan. 14, 2026

Archana (Pooja) & 2-Priest Kala Bhairava Fire Lab for Good Time Management & Financial Status at Kasi Powerspot

Individual Sun Fire Lab*

Harness the Sun’s cosmic power, source of life, and energy, through this sacred Fire Lab to empower growth, leadership, and vitality
  • Resolves financial distress & grants financial security
  • Helps fulfill goals & improves health
  • Grants prosperity, power & position
  • Removes bad karma
Ashtami Day (8th Waning Moon) Tarpanam to Ancestors & Kalkazhi Kichu Ootu (Feet Cleansing Ceremony & Feeding Vedic Priests) at Kerala Powerspot

Individual Ayyappa Fire Lab*

Ayyappa is the Banisher of Fear and Bestower of Protection to remove negativity in the form of sins and afflictions
  • Reduces the malefic influence of Saturn
  • Grants excellence in all endeavors
  • Removes barriers in seeking a favorable life partner
  • Helps overcome problems

*Part of the Advanced Combo Package

Drishti Mutturakal (Coconut Smashing Ritual to Remove Evil Eye) at Kerala Powerspot

Padi Pooja (Worship of 18 Sacred Steps Leading to Ayyappa’s Sanctum)

This sacred Pooja honors the 18 holy steps of Sabarimala’s Pathinettam Padi, symbolizing triumphant mastery over the five senses, five elements, ego, mind, and intellect
  • Removes adversities & difficult life situations
  • Eliminates impediments that can hinder progress
  • Helps overcome Saturn Major & Minor Planetary Period (Dasa & Bhukti)
  • Grants protection & victory in litigation

MAKARA JYOTHI & VEDIC WINTER SOLSTICE PACKAGES OVERVIEW

Makara Jyothi & Vedic Winter Solstice Combo Advanced Package

  • 2 Grand Fire Labs with Sacred Hymn Chanting-
    • 3-Priest Sun Fire Lab With Aditya Hrudayam Chanting– For victory over obstacles, inner strength & prosperity
    • 3-Priest Dharma Sastha Fire Lab at Kerala Powerspot– For protection & reduction of Saturn-related challenges
  • 2 Individual Fire Labs-
    • Individual Sun Fire Lab*– To amplify prosperity, power, self-confidence & health
    • Individual Ayyappa Fire Lab– To reduce Saturn’s influence, financial distress & bad karma
  • 11 Powerspot Poojas– To eliminate delays in finding a partner, negative traits, curses & hardships
  • 3 Special Poojas & Hydration Ceremony– To restore health, vitality & longevity
  • Sacred Offering & 2 Kerala Style Remedies– To materialize desires & minimize financial instability

Makara Jyothi & Vedic Winter Solstice Combo Basic Package

  • 2 Grand Fire Labs with Sacred Hymn Chanting– To grant courage to face adversity, destroy sins, ward off darkness, and reduce Saturn’s malefic influence
  • 11 Powerspot Poojas– To protect from planets’ malefic effects and grant success in endeavors, power, and goal attainment
  • 3 Special Poojas & Hydration Ceremonies– To restore health, vitality, longevity, and spiritual growth
  • Sacred Offering & 2 Kerala Style Remedies– To remove barriers to success in property dealings, education & relationships

Makara Jyothi Advanced Package

  • Individual Ayyappa Fire Lab– To reduce Saturn’s influence, financial scarcity & consequences of bad karma
  • 3-Priest Dharma Shasta Fire Lab– To grant courage to face adversity & destroy sins, darkness, ignorance, and evil entities
  • 2 Special Poojas, Hydration Ceremony, and 2 Kerala-Style Remedies– To improve wealth acquisition, success & wish-fulfillment

Makara Jyothi Basic Package

  • 3-Priest Dharma Shasta Fire Lab– To grant bravery to fight adversity, victory, money, health, inner power & success
  • 2 Special Poojas, Hydration Ceremony & 2 Kerala-Style Remedies— To support wealth growth, emotional balance & wish-fulfillment

Vedic Winter Solstice Advanced Package

  • Individual Sun Fire Lab– For vitality, financial stability, positive energy & karmic cleansing
  • 3-Priest Sun Fire Lab With Aditya Hrudayam Chanting– For courage, clarity, confidence & removal of fear, sorrow, and scarcity
  • 10 Powerspot Poojas– To eliminate delays, planetary challenges, and support success & aspirations
  • Special Pooja and Sacred Offering– To ensure prosperity, education, property success, removal of losses & obstacles

Vedic Winter Solstice Basic Package

  • 3-Priest Sun Fire Lab With Aditya Hrudayam Chanting– For confidence, courage, clarity, and removal of fear & negativity
  • 10 Powerspot Poojas– To remove obstacles, delays & support success in endeavors, power, and aspirations
  • Special Pooja and Sacred Offering– To eliminate financial losses, challenges, negativity & barriers in relationships

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MAKARA JYOTHI & VEDIC WINTER SOLSTICE PACKAGES

Kala Bhairava Jayanthi Advanced Package

Makara Jyothi & Vedic Winter Solstice Combo Advanced Package

  • Individual Ayyappa Fire Lab (Scheduled Per Order Rank)
  • Individual Sun Fire Lab (Scheduled Per Order Rank)
  • Aditya Hrudayam Chanting (Sacred Hymn of Glory to Sun God) with 3-Priest Sun Fire Lab for Victory and Prosperity on Jan. 15, 2026 on 5.30 am IST
  • 3-Priest Dharmasastha Fire Lab to Protect From Hostile Forces & Boost Courage and Confidence at Kerala Powerspot on Jan. 14, 2026
  • Archana (Pooja) to Surya Deva at Powerspot
  • Archana (Pooja) to Siva Suriyan at Powerspot
  • Archana (Pooja) to Bhaskareshwarar at Powerspot
  • Archana (Pooja) to Suryanar at Powerspot
  • Archana (Pooja) to Sun God at Powerspot
  • Archana (Pooja) to Suryanar at Tiruvarur Powerspot
  • Archana (Pooja) to Shiva as Meganatha Swamy at Powerspot
  • Archana (Pooja) to Shiva as Paruthiappar at Powerspot
  • Archana (Pooja) to Shiva as Kutram Porutha Nathar at Powerspot
  • Archana (Pooja) to Shiva as Abathsahayeshwarar at Powerspot
  • Archana (Pooja) to Shiva at Powerspot
  • Archana (Pooja) and Abishekam (Hydration Ceremony) to Ayyappa
  • Padi Pooja (18 Steps Pooja) at Kerala Powerspot
  • Gho (Cow) Pooja on Jan. 15, 2026
  • Kalabhabishekam (Sandalwood Paste Hydration Pooja) at Kerala Powerspot
  • Poomoodal (Covering Ayyappa with Flowers) at Kerala Powerspot
  • Sakara Pongal (Rice Cooked with Cane Sugar) Nivedhyam (Sacred Food Offering) to Sun God
  • Energized Product: Sun Stone Mala
What Will I Receive?

You will receive the sacred grey ash powder from the Homa, and energized product which will be blessed in the rituals. Keep this on your meditation altar and wear it on your forehead during meditation or at other times to expand the Divine blessings into your life.

Dr. Pillai explains this:

The ritual is the carbonization of thoughts. Carbon is our information bearing atoms. The carbon residue (ash) given out as Prasad is to be placed on the third eye area of the participants and carries the blessings of the archetypes invoked.

Please note:

AstroVed is not the Official Representative of the Powerspots and hence does not charge its members for the Powerspot Poojas and Prasad shipment included in the packages. However, the package cost includes proxy service delivery/ Pooja materials/ facilitation charges.

The domestic shipment of Prasad starts from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, a week after entire set of rituals has been completed.

Kala Bhairava Jayanthi Enhanced Package

Makara Jyothi & Vedic Winter Solstice Combo Basic Package

  • Aditya Hrudayam Chanting (Sacred Hymn of Glory to Sun God) with 3-Priest Sun Fire Lab for Victory and Prosperity on Jan. 15, 2026 on 5.30 am IST
  • 3-Priest Dharmasastha Fire Lab to Protect From Hostile Forces & Boost Courage and Confidence at Kerala Powerspot on Jan. 14, 2026
  • Archana (Pooja) to Surya Deva at Powerspot
  • Archana (Pooja) to Siva Suriyan at Powerspot
  • Archana (Pooja) to Bhaskareshwarar at Powerspot
  • Archana (Pooja) to Suryanar at Powerspot
  • Archana (Pooja) to Sun God at Powerspot
  • Archana (Pooja) to Suryanar at Tiruvarur Powerspot
  • Archana (Pooja) to Shiva as Meganatha Swamy at Powerspot
  • Archana (Pooja) to Shiva as Paruthiappar at Powerspot
  • Archana (Pooja) to Shiva as Kutram Porutha Nathar at Powerspot
  • Archana (Pooja) to Shiva as Abathsahayeshwarar at Powerspot
  • Archana (Pooja) to Shiva at Powerspot
  • Kalabhabishekam (Sandalwood Paste Hydration Pooja) at Kerala Powerspot
  • Archana (Pooja) and Abishekam (Hydration Ceremony) to Ayyappa
  • Padi Pooja (18 Steps Pooja) at Kerala Powerspot
  • Gho (Cow) Pooja on Jan. 15, 2026
What Will I Receive?

You will receive the sacred grey ash powder from the Homa, and energized product which will be blessed in the rituals. Keep this on your meditation altar and wear it on your forehead during meditation or at other times to expand the Divine blessings into your life.

Dr. Pillai explains this:

The ritual is the carbonization of thoughts. Carbon is our information bearing atoms. The carbon residue (ash) given out as Prasad is to be placed on the third eye area of the participants and carries the blessings of the archetypes invoked.

Please note:

AstroVed is not the Official Representative of the Powerspots and hence does not charge its members for the Powerspot Poojas and Prasad shipment included in the packages. However, the package cost includes proxy service delivery/ Pooja materials/ facilitation charges.

The domestic shipment of Prasad starts from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, a week after entire set of rituals has been completed.

MAKARA JYOTHI PACKAGES

Kala Bhairava Jayanthi Essential Package

Makara Jyothi Advanced Package

  • Individual Ayyappa Fire Lab (Scheduled Per Order Rank)
  • 3-Priest Dharmasastha Fire Lab to Protect From Hostile Forces & Boost Courage and Confidence at Kerala Powerspot on Jan. 14, 2026
  • Archana (Pooja) and Abishekam (Hydration Ceremony) to Ayyappa
  • Padi Pooja (18 Steps Pooja) at Kerala Powerspot
  • Kalabhabishekam (Sandalwood Paste Hydration Pooja) at Kerala Powerspot
  • Poomoodal (Covering Ayyappa with Flowers) at Kerala Powerspot
What Will I Receive?

You will receive the sacred grey ash powder from the Homa, which will be blessed in the rituals. Keep this on your meditation altar and wear it on your forehead during meditation or at other times to expand the Divine blessings into your life.

Dr. Pillai explains this:

The ritual is the carbonization of thoughts. Carbon is our information bearing atoms. The carbon residue (ash) given out as Prasad is to be placed on the third eye area of the participants and carries the blessings of the archetypes invoked.

Please note:

AstroVed is not the Official Representative of the Powerspots and hence does not charge its members for the Powerspot Poojas and Prasad shipment included in the packages. However, the package cost includes proxy service delivery/ Pooja materials/ facilitation charges.

The domestic shipment of Prasad starts from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, a week after entire set of rituals has been completed.

Kala Bhairava Jayanthi Kasi Powerspot Package

Makara Jyothi Basic Package

  • 3-Priest Dharmasastha Fire Lab to Protect From Hostile Forces & Boost Courage and Confidence at Kerala Powerspot on Jan. 14, 2026
  • Archana (Pooja) and Abishekam (Hydration Ceremony) to Ayyappa
  • Padi Pooja (18 Steps Pooja) at Kerala Powerspot
  • Kalabhabishekam (Sandalwood Paste Hydration Pooja) at Kerala Powerspot
  • Poomoodal (Covering Ayyappa with Flowers) at Kerala Powerspot
What Will I Receive?

You will receive the sacred grey ash powder from the Homa, which will be blessed in the rituals. Keep this on your meditation altar and wear it on your forehead during meditation or at other times to expand the Divine blessings into your life.

Dr. Pillai explains this:

The ritual is the carbonization of thoughts. Carbon is our information bearing atoms. The carbon residue (ash) given out as Prasad is to be placed on the third eye area of the participants and carries the blessings of the archetypes invoked.

Please note:

AstroVed is not the Official Representative of the Powerspots and hence does not charge its members for the Powerspot Poojas and Prasad shipment included in the packages. However, the package cost includes proxy service delivery/ Pooja materials/ facilitation charges.

The domestic shipment of Prasad starts from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, a week after entire set of rituals has been completed.

VEDIC WINTER SOLSTICE PACKAGES

Kala Bhairava Jayanthi Essential Package

Vedic Winter Solstice Advanced Package

  • Individual Sun Fire Lab (Scheduled Per Order Rank)
  • Aditya Hrudayam Chanting (Sacred Hymn of Glory to Sun God) with 3-Priest Sun Fire Lab for Victory and Prosperity oon Jan. 15, 2026 on 5.30 am IST
  • Archana (Pooja) to Surya Deva at Powerspot
  • Archana (Pooja) to Siva Suriyan at Powerspot
  • Archana (Pooja) to Bhaskareshwarar at Powerspot
  • Archana (Pooja) to Suryanar at Powerspot
  • Archana (Pooja) to Sun God at Powerspot
  • Archana (Pooja) to Suryanar at Tiruvarur Powerspot
  • Archana (Pooja) to Shiva as Meganatha Swamy at Powerspot
  • Archana (Pooja) to Shiva as Paruthiappar at Powerspot
  • Archana (Pooja) to Shiva as Kutram Porutha Nathar at Powerspot
  • Archana (Pooja) to Shiva as Abathsahayeshwarar at Powerspot
  • Gho (Cow) Pooja on Jan. 15, 2026
  • Sakara Pongal (Rice Cooked with Cane Sugar) Nivedhyam (Sacred Food Offering) to Sun God
  • Energized Product: Sun Stone Mala
What Will I Receive?

You will receive the sacred grey ash powder from the Homa, and energized product which will be blessed in the rituals. Keep this on your meditation altar and wear it on your forehead during meditation or at other times to expand the Divine blessings into your life.

Dr. Pillai explains this:

The ritual is the carbonization of thoughts. Carbon is our information bearing atoms. The carbon residue (ash) given out as Prasad is to be placed on the third eye area of the participants and carries the blessings of the archetypes invoked.

Please note:

AstroVed is not the Official Representative of the Powerspots and hence does not charge its members for the Powerspot Poojas and Prasad shipment included in the packages. However, the package cost includes proxy service delivery/ Pooja materials/ facilitation charges.

The domestic shipment of Prasad starts from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, a week after entire set of rituals has been completed.

Kala Bhairava Jayanthi Kasi Powerspot Package

Vedic Winter Solstice Basic Package

  • Aditya Hrudayam Chanting (Sacred Hymn of Glory to Sun God) with 3-Priest Sun Fire Lab for Victory and Prosperity on Jan. 15, 2026 on 5.30 am IST
  • Archana (Pooja) to Surya Deva at Powerspot
  • Archana (Pooja) to Siva Suriyan at Powerspot
  • Archana (Pooja) to Bhaskareshwarar at Powerspot
  • Archana (Pooja) to Suryanar at Powerspot
  • Archana (Pooja) to Sun God at Powerspot
  • Archana (Pooja) to Suryanar at Tiruvarur Powerspot
  • Archana (Pooja) to Shiva as Meganatha Swamy at Powerspot
  • Archana (Pooja) to Shiva as Paruthiappar at Powerspot
  • Archana (Pooja) to Shiva as Kutram Porutha Nathar at Powerspot
  • Archana (Pooja) to Shiva as Abathsahayeshwarar at Powerspot
  • Gho (Cow) Pooja on Jan. 15, 2026
  • Sakara Pongal (Rice Cooked with Cane Sugar) Nivedhyam (Sacred Food Offering) to Sun God
What Will I Receive?

You will receive the sacred grey ash powder from the Homa, which will be blessed in the rituals. Keep this on your meditation altar and wear it on your forehead during meditation or at other times to expand the Divine blessings into your life.

Dr. Pillai explains this:

The ritual is the carbonization of thoughts. Carbon is our information bearing atoms. The carbon residue (ash) given out as Prasad is to be placed on the third eye area of the participants and carries the blessings of the archetypes invoked.

Please note:

AstroVed is not the Official Representative of the Powerspots and hence does not charge its members for the Powerspot Poojas and Prasad shipment included in the packages. However, the package cost includes proxy service delivery/ Pooja materials/ facilitation charges.

The domestic shipment of Prasad starts from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, a week after entire set of rituals has been completed.

ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED SERVICES & PRODUCTS

8-Priest Individual Ashta Bhairava Fire Lab

Individual Sun Fire Lab

In Vedic Astrology, the Sun is known as the Dispeller of Darkness and Remover of Ignorance, whose radiance can purify, enhance, and sustain all living beings on earth and the Devas (Gods). Performing Sun Fire Lab brings status, influence, and power, shatters career hurdles, restores health, improves diplomatic skills, and helps identify and fulfill your true purpose.
What Will I Receive?

You will receive the sacred grey ash powder from the Homa, which will be blessed in the rituals. Keep this on your meditation altar and wear it on your forehead during meditation or at other times to expand the Divine blessings into your life.

Dr. Pillai explains this:

The ritual is the carbonization of thoughts. Carbon is our information bearing atoms. The carbon residue (ash) given out as Prasad is to be placed on the third eye area of the participants and carries the blessings of the archetypes invoked.

Please note:

AstroVed is not the Official Representative of the Powerspots and hence does not charge its members for the Powerspot Poojas and Prasad shipment included in the packages. However, the package cost includes proxy service delivery/ Pooja materials/ facilitation charges.

The domestic shipment of Prasad starts from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, a week after entire set of rituals has been completed.

Individual Swarnakarshana Bhairava Fire Lab

Individual Navagraha Fire Lab

According to the Vedic Astrology text, Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, the planets are the instruments in delivering the results of your karma. Performing Navagraha Fire Lab remedies harmful effects of malefic planets, fulfills wishes, achieves victory over enemies, bestows health, power, wealth, and success, brings fame, mental clarity, emotional balance, and charisma
What Will I Receive?

You will receive the sacred grey ash powder from the Homa, which will be blessed in the rituals. Keep this on your meditation altar and wear it on your forehead during meditation or at other times to expand the Divine blessings into your life.

Dr. Pillai explains this:

The ritual is the carbonization of thoughts. Carbon is our information bearing atoms. The carbon residue (ash) given out as Prasad is to be placed on the third eye area of the participants and carries the blessings of the archetypes invoked.

Please note:

AstroVed is not the Official Representative of the Powerspots and hence does not charge its members for the Powerspot Poojas and Prasad shipment included in the packages. However, the package cost includes proxy service delivery/ Pooja materials/ facilitation charges.

The domestic shipment of Prasad starts from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, a week after entire set of rituals has been completed.

Individual Ashtami Day Tarpanam to Ancestors & KalkazhiKichu Ootu

Individual Ayyappa Fire Lab

Ayyappa (Dharmasastha), known as Upholder and Establisher of Justice and the Personification of Truth, carries the combined energies and powers of Shiva and Vishnu. Performing Ayyappa Fire Lab can obliterate external and internal negativity in the form of sins, desires, and afflictions, grant you courage and perseverance, and guide you on the path to self-realization.

What Will I Receive?

You will receive the sacred grey ash powder from the Homa, which will be blessed in the rituals. Keep this on your meditation altar and wear it on your forehead during meditation or at other times to expand the Divine blessings into your life.

Dr. Pillai explains this:

The ritual is the carbonization of thoughts. Carbon is our information bearing atoms. The carbon residue (ash) given out as Prasad is to be placed on the third eye area of the participants and carries the blessings of the archetypes invoked.

Please note:

AstroVed is not the Official Representative of the Powerspots and hence does not charge its members for the Powerspot Poojas and Prasad shipment included in the packages. However, the package cost includes proxy service delivery/ Pooja materials/ facilitation charges.

The domestic shipment of Prasad starts from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, a week after entire set of rituals has been completed.

8-Priest Individual Ashta Bhairava Fire Lab

3 X 3 inch Sun Yantra

The Sun is the King of Planets and the source of all life on Earth. This energized product can help you have a deeper connection with the Sun God, Surya Deva. Keeping this Yantra can reduce hardships in career, eliminate ill health, impediments, and mental stress, enhance positive thoughts, intelligence, good health, well-being, reduce afflictions, boost energy levels, elevate leadership qualities, and grant harmony, happiness, good health, success, and prosperity.

Individual Swarnakarshana Bhairava Fire Lab

Sun Pendant

The Surya Upanishad states that any worshipper of the Sun will see transformation in vitality, authority, courage, confidence, self-worth, ambition, and leadership.  The Upanishads revere the Sun God as the creator of day and night, the giver of light and heat, and also the God of Vegetation and Fertility.

Individual Ashtami Day Tarpanam to Ancestors & KalkazhiKichu Ootu

Ayush Vashiya Moola Mantra Energised Copper Amulet

This powerful Ayush Vashiya Moola Mantra Energized Copper Amulet can help boost your energy, vitality, and well-being, remove impurities, and negativities in life, and bestow good health and boost immunity.

MAKARA JYOTHI & VEDIC WINTER SOLSTICE

View FAQs

What is Makara Jyothi and why is it celebrated?
Makara Jyothi is the rare cosmic convergence of divine light appearing for a few seconds on January 14, signifying Ayyappa’s presence and the Sun’s northward journey into Capricorn (Makara). It is celebrated for purification, cleansing past sins and karma, removing negative energies, and attracting blessings of success, wealth, and transformation.
When is Makara Jyothi in 2026?

Makara Jyothi occurs on Jan. 14, 2026.

What is the spiritual significance of Makara Jyothi?
Makara Jyothi signifies Ayyappa’s manifestation as celestial light (Jyoti Swaroopa), symbolizing divine victory, new beginnings, and the union of cosmic energies with earthly devotion.
How is Makara Jyothi related to Ayyappa?

Makara Jyothi represents Ayyappa’s radiance as luminous light, embodying his presence as the warrior deity and upholder of Righteousness (Dharma). It occurs annually, illuminating the skies and invoking his protection against Saturn’s afflictions, karmic burdens, and obstacles.

What rituals are performed during Makara Jyothi?

The ceremonies include Dharmasastha Fire Lab, Individual Ayyappa Fire Lab, Archana (Pooja) and Abishekam (Hydration Ceremony) to Ayyappa, Padi Pooja (18 Steps Pooja), and Poomodal (Flower Covering), Kalabhabhishekam (Sandalwood Paste Hydration Pooja) at Kerala Powerspots on Jan. 14, 2026.

Why do millions visit Sabarimala for Makara Jyothi?

Millions visit Sabarimala to witness the Divine light, seek Ayyappa’s blessings for protection, prosperity, and spiritual fulfillment, and participate in rituals that nullify Saturn’s malefic effects, destroy karma, and grant success and well-being.

What is Thai Pongal and why is it celebrated?

Thai Pongal is a harvest festival celebrating Mother Nature and the Sun God, dedicated to Surya Deva for abundant harvests. It is celebrated to express gratitude for nourishment, light, and prosperity, aligning with Vedic traditions of honoring natural forces.

When is Thai Pongal celebrated in 2026?

Thai Pongal begins on Jan. 14, 2026, with Surya Pongal on the first day of the Tamil month Thai (mid-Jan to mid-Feb).

Why is Surya (Sun God) worshipped during Thai Pongal?

Surya Deva is worshipped during Vedic Winter Solstice (Thai Pongal) as the source of life, light, and sustenance, for cleansing sins, removing obstacles, and bestowing harmony, wealth, and well-being through offerings like Sakkarai Pongal (Sweet Pongal Offering).

What is the Winter Solstice?
Winter Solstice marks the Sun’s transit into Capricorn (Makara Rashi), signifying auspicious new beginnings, renewal, and the dawn in heaven.
When does the Winter Solstice occur in 2026?

Winter Solstice occurs on Jan. 14, 2026, with the Sun’s transit into Capricorn.

What is the spiritual meaning of the Winter Solstice?

Winter Solstice signifies positive transformation, renewal, and illumination of new beginnings, as the Sun, the soul planet and life-force energy, radiates material and spiritual realms, bestowing strength, vitality, health, and accomplishment of goals.

How are Makara Jyothi, Thai Pongal, and Winter Solstice connected?

Makara Jyothi, Thai Pongal, and Winter Solstice converge on Jan. 14, 2026, marking the Sun’s entry into Capricorn, celebrating Divine light, abundance, and renewal through rituals honoring Ayyappa and Surya Deva.

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