Mata Sita is the ideal of purity, devotion, and dharma. Worshipping her with a pure heart brings peace, prosperity, marital bliss, and strength of character. She is pleased by simplicity, devotion, white flowers, fruits, and sincere prayer.
Preparation
Wake up early in the morning, preferably during Brahma Muhurta
Take a bath and wear clean, light-colored clothes (white, yellow or saffron)
Clean the puja place thoroughly
Place the idol or picture of Mata Sita Ji (with Lord Rama if possible) on a clean altar
Decorate the altar with flowers, mango leaves, and rangoli
Keep the idol facing east or north direction
Puja Materials
Idol or picture of Mata Sita Ji
Lord Rama picture (optional but recommended)
White flowers or lotus flowers
Fresh Tulsi leaves
Incense sticks (agarbatti)
Ghee lamp (diya)
Chandan (sandalwood paste)
Kumkum and Haldi
Akshat (unbroken rice)
Sweets (kheer, peda, or mishri)
Fruits (especially bananas and apples)
Coconut
Panchamrit (optional)
Bell
Sita Ashtottara Shatanama or Sita Chalisa book
Sankalp (Intention)
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Sit peacefully in front of Mata Sita Ji
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Close your eyes and fold your hands
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Take a sincere resolve for the puja
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Pray for peace, happiness, purity, and family welfare
Invocation
- 1
Light the ghee lamp and incense sticks
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Ring the bell gently
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Chant the mantra:
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Om Seetayai Namah
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Or chant: Jai Siya Ram, Jai Siya Ram, Siya Ram, Siya Ram
Puja Procedure
- 1
Offer water to Mata Sita Ji
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Apply chandan and kumkum tilak
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Offer akshat and white flowers
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Offer Tulsi leaves (very dear to Sita Mata)
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Offer sweets, fruits, and coconut
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Meditate on the divine form of Mata Sita – her purity, devotion and grace
Important
Mata Sita is an embodiment of purity. Worship her with a clean heart and simple devotion. Even a single flower offered with love pleases her greatly.
Mantra Chanting and Recitation
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Recite any or all of the following
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Sita Ashtottara Shatanamavali (108 names)
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Sita Chalisa
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Ram Raksha Stotra
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Jai Siya Ram mantra japa
Aarti
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Perform aarti with a ghee lamp
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Sing Sita Mata Aarti or Shri Ram Stuti
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Ring the bell during aarti
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Express gratitude and pray for blessings
Prasad Distribution
- 1
Offer bhog to Mata Sita Ji first
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Wait a few moments in silence
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Distribute prasad among family members
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Accept prasad with respect and devotion
Important Guidelines
Maintain physical and mental purity during puja
Observe fast or sattvic diet on the day of puja
Sita Navami and Ram Navami are highly auspicious days
Daily chanting of 'Jai Siya Ram' brings immense blessings
Avoid anger and negative thoughts while performing puja