Archanas
(Worship)
Archana is a Worship that is conducted at temples as a way of thanking God. We perform these
Archanas twice daily in the Temple, along with a special daily "Trishati" Archana to Goddess
Sivakameswari. When we do Archana to a particular deity, we thank the Almighty for the good
things that have been bestowed upon us and the forbearance endowed on us while facing
turbulences in life.
Archana means ‘praising’ or ‘honoring’ by multiple recitations of the Almighty's name. For
example, it can be done 108 times (Ashtottara), or 1008 times (Sahasranama). These Archana's can
be performed on the occasions of birthdays, anniversaries, or any happy, successful moments in
our life to thank God. During these Archanas, the priest will recite your Gotram, Nakshatra, and
Name, and offer the Archana on behalf of you to the requested deity. You may sponsor these
Archanas occasionally, monthly, or annually. Sponsor Archana to your favorite deity on any
special event like Birthdays, Wedding days etc. Now you can subscribe to automatically do it
every year on the same day or even monthly!