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Agnihotra Prachar in Your Area

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Here I will be posting the new plans for spreading Agnihotra message. Please note these details are the indicative in the nature one need to contact the concerned person to get exact details. If you have some more details of Agnihotra Prachar, Please share with me at sanjay.gajare@gmail.com. I will try to get more details if required and publish the same at this blog.




Agnihotra Prachar in Kalyan & Dombivali (Mumbai Suburban) Area

Mr. Arun Surshe is planning to keep Agnihotra Prachar in various temples in the Kalyan & Dombivali (Mumbai Suburban) Area. It will be kept typically on 2nd Saturday of the month. You can get more details from him @ +91-9324892585


Agnihotra Prachar in Orissa state

Mr. Ranjan Rao is planning to keep Agnihotra Prachar in Orissa state. He and his team will be visiting various temples, schools, Colleges and offices. Tentative dates are first half of November 2008. Further details can be found at Ranjan+91-9766551262


Agnihotra Prachar in Dadar , Mumbai

Miss Shilpa Polekar is planning to keep Prachar in Dadar west. It will be kept in the Hanuman Temple. Exact details are still to be furnished as permission process is underway. She can be reached at +91-9323623439

Addresses of Agnihotra Centres

Hi All,

This is a partial list. I am doing the sincere effort to update the list. It is difficult to update the list regularly. I request all visitors to check with given phone number before visiting the address. In case the area is not covered in the following list, request you to contact me ( sanjay.gajare@gmail.com) or the first address. I will try to get the local agnohotra centre details for you. If you have any new address or you find any inaccuracies please inform me( sanjay.gajare@gmail.com).



Institute for Studies in Vedic Sciences
Shivpuri, Akkalkot,
Dist – Solapur, State Maharastra,
India – 413216
Tel : 02181-220708
E-mail: spr_shivpuri@sancharnet.com
www.shivpuri.org
www.agnihotraindia.com

Mumbai & Thane Area

1.   1.Lord Parshuram Temple, Banganga, Walkeshwar, Phone : 022-23697550 , 9869223940

2.Mr. Prasad Rangnekar, Yeshwant Sadan, Vileparle East Mumbai-57, Phone 022-26129121, 9869223940

3.Mr. Mahadeo Bagkar,601, Aakruti bich, S N Road, Mulund (W), Mumbai-80, 022-25678554

4.Dr. Madhukar Gaikwad, E-10/02, Sector 1, Vashi, Phone 022-27827434

5.Mrs Ila Vegad, Bombay Glass, B-15, Manmala Tank Road, Mahim, Phone 022-2437 1987

6.Mr. Rajesh Kolungade, 48/2007,Vartak Nagar, Thane (w), Phone 022-2533 1911, 9821217427

7.Mr. Sameer Satghare, Satghare Ram Mandir,49, Babar Road, 1st floor, Bandra (E) Phone: 022-2645 6209

8.Mr. P. M. Khanvilkar, 3rd Floor, Parimal Bldg, 17th Road, Khar (W), Phone 022-26497762 , 986940640

9.Mr. Pardeep Patil, Shriram Madir, Dr. Raikar Marg, Kapad Bazar , Mahim, Mobile:9870442345

10.Mr. Dinesh Shinde, A-18, Saishamtara, Saibaba Complex, Ciba Road, Goregaon (E) Phone 022-29485451

11.Mr. Madhav Somthankar, Vitthal Bhuvan, Bazar Peth, Anantn Halwai Wada, Kalyan ( W) Phone 0251-2209947

12.Mr. Arun Surse, Parvatibai Sadan Chawl, Kalu Nagar, Shivaji Park, Dombivali (w), Phone 0251-2490983

Akkalkot & Solapur Area

1. Gurumandir, Ballappa Math,

Akkalkot, Dist – Solapur, State Maharastra,
India – 413216
Tel : 02181-220727

2. Mr. Balasaheb Mahindrikar
A-57, in front of Valentine English School,
Karnik Nagar, Dist – Solapur, State Maharastra,
India – 413216
Tel : 91-9370421914

3. Mr. Vittahl Shirsikar
181, Ganpati Ghat , Gold Finch Datt Madir, Dist – Solapur, State Maharastra,
India – 413216
Tel : 91-217-1626123
4. Mrs. Medha Date
Near Kalaram Maruti , Pandharpur , Dist – Solapur, State Maharastra,India
Tel : 91-2186-223369

5. Jitendra Inamke
Gate No 2, Malinagar, Dist – Solapur, State Maharastra,India Tel : 91-2186-251079

Sangli District

1. Mr. V P Gadgil
Agnimandir, Purshottam Niwas,
880, Near Gaonbhag Police Station,
Sangli – 416416
Tel : 91-233-2339513
Tel : 91-233-2331070

2. Mr. R. . Dhinde
Agnihotra Centre,
Room No : 1942, Sambhaji Chowk,
Near Awate Hospital,
Islampur, : Sangli, Maharashtra India

3. Mrs. Supriay Chandrakant Kulakarni
Shriprasad, Shantisagar society,
Bhind Miraj Medical College,
Miraj , Dist: Sangli, Maharashtra India
Tel : 91-233-2211545

Kolhapur District

1. Mr. S.V. Kulkarni
Tejas Agnimandir
R.K. Nagar, Morwadi Phata . Last Stop, Dist Kolhapur, Mahrashtra, India
Tel : 0231-2638029

2. Mr. Kedar Tendulkar
227, E-ward , Tarabai Park ,
Behind Hind nagar , Kolhapur,Maharashtra,India
Tel : 0231-2657594

3. Mr. Sadashiv Lambe
Post Danoli,
Taluka Shirol,
Dist : Kolhapur,
Maharashtra,India
Tel : 02322-233654
4. Mr. Ramesh Nandlal Sharma, Chetna Yarn Wides
Station Road, Opp MSEB , Near BAlaji Petrol Pump ,
Ichalkarnji, Dist : Kolhapur,
Maharashtra,India
Tel : 0230-2421321
Tel : 0230-2433387


Satara District

1. Mr.Shrikant Jagdale
Agnimandir, Mhasve Road, Karnje Dist: Satara
Maharashtra,India
Tel : 02162-236278

2. Mr.Mansingrao Chavhan
Shireephal, Plot no 7, Suryavanshi Colony,
Behind Shanbag School Karnjetarfe , Satara – 415001 Maharashtra,India
Tel : 02162-2300951

3. Mr.Shashikant Bansod
Agnimandir , Asare Phata, Koregaon, Dist. Satara, Maharashtra , India
Tel 91-2162-220267

4. Mr. Vijay Shirke
Anant Vihar Apartment B 1 /32 850 Shanivaar Peth Dist. Satara, Maharashtra , India
Tel 91-2162-237723

5. Mr. Dilip Patil
Shree Gajajnan Enterprise Near Jyotiba Temple Mangalwar Peth, Karad Dist. Satara, Maharashtra , India
Tel 91-2164-220728
Tel 91-2164-221846
6. Mr. V.S. Zore
JAnanimat Housing Society Sasoon Road Mahabaleshwar Dist Satara, Maharashtra , India
Tel 91-2168-270178


Ratnagiri / Chiplun / Goa Area

1. Mr. Madhukar Patwardhan
Agnimandir , Radha niwas , Patwardhanwadi,Ratnagiri
Tel 91-2352-22818
Tel 91-2352-222729

2. Agnimandir , Pedhe PArshuram , Taluka Chiplun, Dist: Ratnagiri.
3. Mr. Ashok Tambe
Shivganga, Shreeram Aushadh Bhandar, Barumtali, Chiplun, Dist. Ratnagiri,
Tel 91-2355-252317

4. Mr. V. C. Pandit
M-33, Housing Board Colony, Margaon , Goa
Tel 91-832-2752289

5. Mr. Krishna M. Barad
Flat No : 204, Yashodhan Aprt. VS. dpot road, Meeramaar, Panji , Goa , India
Tel 91-832-2463457




Nagpur District

1. Mr. Mahesh Palakhe
43, Bhagwan Nagar ( Krishna Nagar ) Nagpur
Tel 91-721-2752748

Usmanabad / Latur / Beed / Parbhani Area

1. Adv. Arun Deshpande
Agnimandir, Near TV Centre Dharashiv , Usmanabad
Tel 91-2472-223470

2. Mr. Ajit Karmase
Agnihotra Material Centre, Kala Maruti Chowk , Main Road, Usmanabad

3. Mr. Jagjivandas Jaaju
Agnihotra House , Post Terkheda, Dist Usmanabad,
Tel 91-2478 -270057
M- 91-94233 29957

4. Mr. Umesh Joshi
Agnimandir, State Bank of Hydrabad Colony ,Renapur Naka, Latur
Tel 91-2382-227336

5. Mr.Narayanrao Suvrankar
“ Saikrupa” Driver Colony, Old Ausa Road, Latur,
Tel 91-2382-247637

6. Mr.Vallabhdas Jaju
Near Hanauman Mandir, Vakilwadi, Post Kej, Dist Beed.
Tel 91-2445-252025

7. Mr.Nivruttirao Samale
Agnimandir , Post Takli Kubhkarn, Dist Parbhani ,
Tel 91-2452-263032

8. Mr. Balaprasad Biyani
Shree Provisional Stores Behind S.T. Stand, Prashant Nagar, Post Ambejogai,
Tel 91-2446-248376 ®
Tel 91-2446-247475(O)

9. Mr. Khristayya,
Agnimandir, Kadrabd, Plot No 3, Near Jintur Road , Parbhani,
M-91-9860103617

Dhule District

Mr. Guruprasd Kulkarni
Ushakaal,1/B, Phule Society, Kalamandir, Dhule,
Tel 91-2562-232262


Bhusaval / Jalgaon

1. Mr. Raghunath Mule
Bandi Dukaan, MArimata Marg, Lakshmi Chowk, Bhusaval, Dist- Jalgaon 425201
Tel 91-2582- 223899 Shop
Tel 91-2582- 243175 Residence


Nanded/ Yawatmal


1. Mr. Jivanrao Kulkarni
Yeshwant Nagar, Extn Jagrut Hanuman Road, Nanded, India 431602
Tel 91-2462-253815

2. Mr. D. B. Nepale
Shyam Society, Ravinagar Room No 71, Yawatmaal
Tel 91-7232-241631

Aurangabad District
1. Mr. G. V. Apte
Agnihotra House Jawahar Colony, Behind Kasturi Apt,Ulka Nagari, Aurangabad,
Tel 91-9321 00007

2. Mr. Nanasaheb Choudhary
Mahur, Court Road, Near Co-Op Bank, Aurangabad
Tel 91-240-2340498

3. Mr. Balasaheb Barad
Agnihotra Sahitya Centre, Bhoiwada, Kotwala Pura, Near S.T. Stand , Aurangabad
Tel 91-240-2481350

4. Mr. Savitkumar Jaju
Maheshwari, Khiwsara Park , Ulkanagari Marg,Near Siddhi Vinayak Mandir, Aurangabad
Tel 91-240-2342570


Ahmendnagar District Area

Mr. Ravindra Jaju
Agnihotra House, MES Pumping Road, Contowment Area, Bhingar, Ahmednagar Road, India- 414002
Tel 91-241-2441133


Mr. Amit Walimbe
Ganeshwadi, Station Road, Ahmednagar India
Tel 91-241-3290293

Mr. M. B. Jathar
Plot No. 10, Sambhaji Nagar, Near Dattanagar, Pipeline Road, Savedi, Ahmednagar India
Tel 91-241-2423551

Mr. Anna Patil ( Shinde)
Agnihotra Havankuti, Liabrary & Material Centre, Post: Taklimiya , Dist- Rahuri, Ahmednagar India

Welcome All

Welcome All

My Dear Brothers& Sisters,

On Be half of Institute for Studies in Vedic Sciences, Shivpuri, Akkalkot, Maharashtra India, let me welcome you all to this blog of Agnihotra : The Savior.

The objective of this blog is to spread the awareness about Agnihotra

What is Agnihotra?

Agnihotra is a process of purification of the atmosphere as a cumulative effect of various scientific principles harnessed to give rise to an unparalleled purifying and healing phenomenon.

What is the Process of Agnihotra?

The process of Agnihotra consists of making two offerings to the fire exactly at the time of sunrise & sunset along with the chanting of two small Sanskrit mantras.

The offerings consist of two pinchfuls of uncooked rice grains smeared with a few drops of cow's pure ghee. The fire is prepared out of dried cowdung cakes in a small copper pot of a semi-pyramid shape.

The positive effects of Agnihotra are an outcome of simultaneous functioning of many subtle scientific principles such as, effect of chanting of specific sounds on the atmosphere and mind, energies emanating from the pyramid- shape, nutritional effect of burning of medicinal ingredients and the effects of bio-rhythms etc.

What are the benefits of Agnihotra?

There are numerous benefits of Agnihotra few of them are summarized as below

1. Agnihotra balances the cycle of nature and nourishes the human life.
2. It creates pure, clean and medicinal atmosphere.
3. It cleanses the negative effects of pollution.

What is the need of Agnihotra?

Agnihotra is for purification and healing of the atmosphere. The atmosphere in which we live today is polluted in all respects. Many complex problems which the world witnesses today have their origin in pollution.

In today's polluted atmosphere, we witness Mass Destruction of forests, Disappearance of many species of plants, animals, insects, birds, Disturbance in Ecocycles,Ozone Depletion, Global Warming, Acid rain and Decreasing Agricultural Production. Human health is at stake. Many killing diseases like Cancer and AIDS are on the rise. Increased alcoholism and drug abuse is a great challenge. Human mind is under great stress giving rise to more violence and many complex family and social problems. The list is unending.

If we want to live happily it is imperative to end the Vicious cycle by starting a Virtuous cycle. Agnihotra is the starting point of the virtuous cycle. With the regular practice of Agnihotra many of our problems will find their solutions automatically. As an individual you will find yourself a totally changed person! A stress-free & happy man!

With Agnihotra you bring happiness to yourself and others. So you not only better yourself but also immensely contribute for the betterment of the world.

What are the basic requirements for Agnihotra?

At precisely local sunrise & sunset timings, two pinchfuls of uncooked rice grains, smeared with few drops of cow's ghee are offered into the Fire. The Fire is prepared in a semi-pyramid shaped copper- pot. While offering the two portions to the Fire, two simple Vedic mantras are chanted.

For the practice of Agnihotra a few disciplines are observed:

1. Agnihotra is performed exactly at local sunrise/sunset timings.

2. A semi-pyramid shaped copper pot has to be used.

3. A small fire prepared using dried cow dung cakes.

4. Two pinchfuls of uncooked rice grains smeared with few drops of cow's ghee are offered in fire.

5. Two simple Sanskrit mantras are chanted while offering.

The positive effects of Agnihotra are an outcome of simultaneous functioning of many subtle scientific principles, such as, effect of chanting of specific sounds on the atmosphere and mind, energies emanating from the pyramid- shape, nutritional effects of burning the medicinal ingredients, effects of the bio-rhythms etc. Agnihotra balances the cycle of nature and nourishes the human life. It creates pure, clean and medicinal atmosphere. It cleanses the negative effects of pollution.

Who can perform Agnihotra?

The practice of Agnihotra is simple, easily adoptable and universal. It may be performed by any one irrespective of barriers like religion, sect, cast, creed, nationality, colour, sex & age. Women & children can also practice it .

Can Agnihotra be performed at home?

Agnihotra can be performed in any room or place in any house. It can also be performed in the balcony of the house. While performing Agnihotra in a family at one place, only one person should make the offerings. Other members of the family present , too can derive the resultant beneficial effects of the purified and nutritious atmosphere. If two persons from the same family are desirous of performing Agnihotra individually, they should prepare fire in separate Agnihotra pots and make offerings. Agnihotra can also be performed in a farm or a garden adjoining your house.

Why is there a difference between the visible sun rise/set timing and the one given in the timetable on some days?

There is always a difference between visible and actual (Mathematical) Sun rise/set timings.

There are certain factors, which cause such a difference, of which the main factor is REFRACTION of suns rays due to atmospheric belt around earth. Refraction in its turn depends upon temperature, moisture and density of atmosphere at a point of visible horizon.

On land the difference between actual (mathematical) Sun rise/set time and visible Sun rise/set time may have some consistency as the curvature of earth and apparent horizon remains on the same point. Only density of atmosphere and temperature may change. But this is not the case when we are observing the Sun rise/set on horizon on sea. Sun rise/set point on horizon on sea is fluctuating due to low and high tides and curvature of sea. Due to these factors, difference between actual and visible time may vary.

Another factor is the different concepts of sun rise/set. Different people follow different concepts e.g.

Upper rim of the Sun disc touches horizon.

Half of the Sun disc above horizon.

Full disc above horizon, lower rim touches horizon.

While observing sunrise-sunset we should stick up to one of the three concepts for consistency and then compare it with mathematical timings.

Now at the time of Sunrise though the sun is actually below horizon, because of refraction of the light rays through the earth’s atmosphere, virtual image of Sun appears on the horizon and the difference between actual (mathematical) sunrise and visible sunrise will depend upon the different factors mentioned above.

At the time of Sun set, virtual image of sun remains on the horizon for some time though the sun is actually below horizon. Here also difference in visible and actual timings may vary because of the factors mentioned above.

Now we will take a concrete example.

At Kanyakumari on 1/1/96, actual (mathematical) Sun rise time is 6.37 A.M. But because of refraction, virtual image of Sun appears on horizon before 6.37 A.M. We can actually see Sun appearing on the Horizon before 6.37. Virtual image can be seen on horizon 2 to 6 minutes earlier depending upon the factors mentioned above. So on 1/1/96, visible Sunrise time may vary from 6.30 to 6.36 A.M. where actual Sun rise is at 6.37.

Similarly Sun set time on 1/1/96 at Kanyakumari is 6.09 P.M. Bur even after 6.09 P.M. virtual image of Sun remains on the horizon. So even after Sun set Sun can be visible on horizon for 2 to 6 minutes depending upon the factors mentioned above. Though actual Sun set is 6.09, visible Sunset time may vary from 6.10 to 6.15 P.M.

This is very general explanation for difference in actual/visible Sun rise/set timings without going in to mathematical details of the phenomenon.

We use a computer program as received form Germany, which gives accurate Sun rise/set timings of a particular place after providing correct longitude and latitude of that place.

For Agnihotra purpose we can use actual (mathematical) sunrise sunset timings.

If I start Agnihotra in my house can my other family members perform it?

Yes, If due to any reason one is not in a position to perform/attend Agnihotra himself on some occasions, any other family member can perform it. Agnihotra can be taken up as a personal discipline or as a family discipline. Even if it is taken up as a personal discipline and if one is unable to perform on a particular occasion any other family member or friend can do it and keep the healing cycle unbroken. When an Agnihotra is practiced in a place then every one including animals and plants, in its atmosphere is benefited.

Should all members of the family offer the oblations to fire?

Agnihotra can be taken up as a family discipline where any one member of the family offers the oblations and the rest attend Agnihotra. The others can join in chanting the Agnihotra mantras but only one person should offer oblation to fire in one Agnihotra pot. If all or more than one members of the family wish to take it up as a personal discipline they can do so in the same house in different pots.

Can the Agnihotra mantras be translated in to other languages?

Agnihotra mantras should not be translated. A mantra is a unique combination of sound vibrations and purport. Their utterance in esoteric combination produces unique healing sound waves which have wonderful effect on the atoms of the body, mind and atmosphere.. It has tremendous peaceful effect on the mind. This is revealed knowledge and the language used is Sanskrit. Translating the mantras in other language would change the frequency patterns & thus will not produce the vibrational effect of the mantra.

Is Cow dung the only material that can be used to prepare Agnihotra fire?

Dried cakes made from the dung of Cow family can be used for preparing the Agnihotra Fire. It need not necessarily be of a cow. The dung of bull or a calf may as well be used to make dried cakes. However any material other than the dung of Cow family should not be used.

Fresh cow dung as well as fumes produced by burning dry cow dung cakes have healing properties. It is capable of eradicating harmful bacteria. It is observed that cow-dung and the ash produced from its use in Agnihotra has power to control the dangerous effects of radiation.

Which direction should I face while performing Agnihotra?

There is no hard and fast rule about which direction to face while performing Agnihotra. Because Agnihotra is related to Sunrise and Sunset, you may, if you are in a position to determine the direction, face east for performing the sunrise Agnihotra and west for sunset Agnihotra. However please be informed that there is no such rule in the basic disciplines of Agnihotra.

What happens when Agnihotra performance is discontinued due to travelling or other reasons?

If the cycle of daily morning-evening Agnihotra performance is by any chance discontinued on an occasion or two do not worry about it. Resume the practice immediately from the next Agnihotra time and continue it. If the person regularly performing the Agnihotra in the home has to go out of station for work or if he is not able to be present in the house at that Agnihotra time, any other member of the family can perform Agnihotra. If the entire family has to go out then a friend or a neighbour can be requested to perform Agnihotra in your house.

This helps in keeping the 'healing cycle' of Agnihotra unaffected. The person going out can carry a spare Agnihotra kit with him so that he can perform Agnihotra wherever he is at the local sunrise/sunset time.

Are there any tips on how to make the Agnihotra fire?

Fire should be fully ablaze in the pot before Agnihotra time. It consumes offerings forthwith. After the Agnihotra let the fire subside by itself. Do not try to extinguish it by any other method. Do not disturb it in any manner, nor put any other material in it. While lighting the fire a few drops of cow's ghee can be put over the cakes or cow's ghee can be applied on the dry cow dung pieces before lighting them. Dry twigs of 'Vata' (Banayan tree), Audumbara, Palaash, Peepal and Bel can be used .These contain medicinal properties. To start the Fire one may use Gugul, Cotton-Wicks soaked in ghee or Camphor tablets. Arrange the pieces of cowdung in a log cabin fashion .This will allow the air to pass freely. Keep the Agnihotra place clean and tidy.

What do you do with the pot and ash after Agnihotra?

Remove the Agnihotra ash from the pot and store it in a bag or box. This ash can be used as an effective fertilizer for your kitchen garden and agriculture. Furthermore this ash can also be used as a healing substance. Do not throw this ash in a dustbin .Dropping the Agnihotra ash in wells, rivers and water-reservoirs is extremely beneficial.

What do you do before and after an Agnihotra performance?

One may take a bath before the Agnihotra time. If a bath in the evening is not possible, take a wash before the Agnihotra time. After making the Agnihotra offering sit peacefully for a few minutes. After performing Agnihotra you can engage yourself, if that is your regular practice, in other spiritual pursuits like Meditation or Self-study etc. The Agnihotra atmosphere will be an aid in your efforts.