Maa Baglamukhi Puja in Nalkheda माँ बगलामुखी पूजा
A traditional worship of Maa Baglamukhi performed with your Sankalp at Maa Baglamukhi Temple, Nalkheda, by Pandit Gajendra Vyas Ji — in person or through online live Sankalp.
- Nalkheda, Madhya Pradesh
- Traditional Puja Vidhi
- Sankalp Guidance
- Direct Pandit Ji Contact
What Is Maa Baglamukhi Puja?
Maa Baglamukhi, also called Pitambara — the goddess dressed in yellow — is the eighth of the ten Mahavidyas in Hindu tradition. She is associated with stambhana, the power to still or restrain: devotees understand this as stilling harmful speech and negativity, and steadying a troubled mind. You can read more about her on our Maa Baglamukhi page.
Maa Baglamukhi Puja is her formal worship, performed by a Pandit according to a set vidhi. It begins with a Sankalp — a statement of who the puja is for and with what intention — and moves through invocation, the sixteen-step Shodashopachar worship, offerings dear to Maa such as turmeric and yellow cloth, and Aarti.
Because the Sankalp and the order of worship matter within the tradition, the puja is done under the guidance of a Pandit who knows the procedure. Pandit Ji also helps you decide whether a puja, a havan or a longer anushthan fits what you have in mind.
Why Do Devotees Perform Maa Baglamukhi Puja?
People come to Maa Baglamukhi for many reasons. These are the intentions most commonly associated with her worship within the tradition:
Spiritual protection
Maa Baglamukhi is traditionally worshipped as a protecting Mother. Devotees may seek her blessings for themselves and their family against negativity and fear.
Inner strength and steadiness
Her power of stambhana — stilling or restraining — is understood within the tradition to also calm a restless mind. Many devotees come seeking courage and composure.
Clarity in difficult times
During disputes, uncertainty or a hard phase in life, devotees may seek her grace for clear thinking and right speech. Puja is an act of faith alongside your own practical efforts, not a substitute for them.
Personal or family Sankalp
The puja is performed with a Sankalp — a stated intention — which can be made for yourself or on behalf of family members.
Simple devotion
Many devotees perform the puja purely out of bhakti, often as part of a darshan visit to Nalkheda, with no specific request in mind.
Puja is an expression of faith and devotion. No particular outcome is promised, and it is not a substitute for legal, medical or financial advice.
Who May Consider Baglamukhi Puja?
- •Devotees who wish to make a personal Sankalp before Maa Baglamukhi
- •Families who want a Sankalp taken for a parent, child or the whole household
- •Those passing through a difficult period who want to seek Maa's blessings through traditional worship
- •Devotees visiting Nalkheda for darshan who want to add a formal puja to their visit
- •Devotees living in other cities or abroad, through online live Sankalp
- •Anyone unsure whether puja, havan or anushthan suits their Sankalp — Pandit Ji can advise before you book
What Is Included in Baglamukhi Puja Seva?
Sankalp in your name
Taken with your name, gotra (if known) and stated intention, or on behalf of family members.
Traditional puja procedure
From Swasti Vachan and Gauri-Ganesh Puja to Maa Baglamukhi's Shodashopachar Puja.
Puja samagri arranged
The materials are arranged by Pandit Ji at the temple — you don't need to bring them.
Mantra recitation
Worship is accompanied by mantras as part of Pandit Ji's traditional procedure.
Offerings to Maa
Yellow Pitambar, Bilva leaves, yellow marigold garlands and Haldi Archana.
Aarti of Maa Baglamukhi
The puja concludes with a special Aarti.
Date and muhurat check
Pandit Ji checks tithi and nakshatra before your date is finally confirmed.
Pandit Ji's guidance
Talk to Pandit Ji directly before booking, during preparation and on the day.
Online live participation
If you can't travel, the puja is performed on your behalf and you can join live on WhatsApp or a call.
Baglamukhi Puja Vidhi (माँ बगलामुखी पूजा विधि)
This is the order in which Pandit Ji performs the puja at Nalkheda. Smaller details can vary with the Sankalp and the day's muhurat.
- 01
Preparation
The puja place is prepared and the samagri arranged by Pandit Ji. Your name, gotra and Sankalp details are confirmed beforehand.
- 02
Swasti Vachan and Sankalp
The puja opens with Swasti Vachan, followed by the Sankalp, in which your name, gotra, place and intention are stated before Maa.
- 03
Invocation and worship
Gauri-Ganesh Puja, Kalash Sthapana and Navagraha Puja are performed, followed by the Shodashopachar (sixteen-step) Puja of Maa Baglamukhi.
- 04
Mantra recitation
Mantras accompany each stage of worship. Which mantras are recited, and how many times, depends on Pandit Ji's procedure and your Sankalp — please ask him if you'd like the details.
- 05
Offerings
Yellow Pitambar cloth, Bilva leaves and yellow marigold garlands are offered to Maa, along with Haldi Archana (offering of turmeric).
- 06
Aarti and conclusion
A special Aarti of Maa Baglamukhi concludes the worship.
- 07
Completion / Purnahuti where applicable
Fire offerings and Purnahuti belong to Baglamukhi Havan rather than to this puja. If your Sankalp calls for a havan as well, Pandit Ji will advise you when you discuss your booking.
Baglamukhi Puja Samagri: What Is Required?
You don't need to bring samagri — Pandit Ji arranges it at the temple. The materials generally fall into these groups:
Kalash and sthapana items
The kalash and materials for Kalash Sthapana, Gauri-Ganesh and Navagraha worship.
Pitambari (yellow) items
Yellow Pitambar cloth and haldi (turmeric) — yellow is traditionally dear to Maa Baglamukhi.
Flowers and leaves
Yellow marigold garlands and Bilva leaves for offering.
Puja and Aarti items
Lamp, and the items needed for the sixteen upacharas and the concluding Aarti.
The exact list depends on the procedure for your Sankalp, so please confirm it with Pandit Ji.
What Information Is Required for Sankalp?
- Full name
- Of the person (or each person) the Sankalp is for.
- Gotra, if known
- If you don't know your gotra, tell Pandit Ji — it is not a barrier to booking.
- Family details
- Names of family members to be included, and how many will attend in person.
- City / location
- Where you live, which is stated as part of the Sankalp.
- Preferred date
- Pandit Ji will check it against tithi and nakshatra before confirming.
- Purpose of the Sankalp
- Your intention in your own words — for example peace, protection or family well-being.
Requirements can differ slightly from one ritual to another; Pandit Ji will tell you if anything else is needed.
How to Prepare for Baglamukhi Puja
- Clothing: Yellow or white dhoti-kurta or other traditional clothing for men; a yellow saree, salwar kameez or other traditional attire for women. Yellow is traditionally dear to Maa Baglamukhi.
- Personal preparation: If there is any personal observance you'd like to keep before the puja, ask Pandit Ji what is appropriate for your Sankalp.
- Information: Share your Sankalp details (above) when booking, so nothing has to be collected on the day.
- Date and muhurat: Wait for Pandit Ji to confirm the date and time after checking tithi and nakshatra before you make travel plans.
- Arrival: Reach the temple before the time Pandit Ji confirms, and tell him in advance how many family members will attend.
- Joining online: Keep your phone available on WhatsApp or for a call at the confirmed time.
Maa Baglamukhi Puja in Nalkheda
Pandit Gajendra Vyas Ji performs this puja at Maa Baglamukhi Temple in Nalkheda, Agar Malwa district, Madhya Pradesh — a temple devotees visit from many parts of India for Maa's darshan. Many of them arrange a puja as part of their visit. Maa Baglamukhi Temple, Nalkheda - Ujjain Devalaya Marg, Madhya Pradesh, India.
- •Physical presence is not required. You and your family are welcome to attend in person.
- •Online live Sankalp: the puja is performed on your behalf, and you can join live on WhatsApp or a call.
- •Nearest railway station: Ujjain Junction (approx. 98 km) / Kota Junction (approx. 191 km). Nearest airport: Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport, Indore (IDR).
Baglamukhi Temple Nalkheda — darshan timings →
How to reach Nalkheda →
Meet Pandit Gajendra Vyas Ji
Pandit Gajendra Vyas Ji, originally from Shajapur in Madhya Pradesh, studied karmakand in Vrindavan and Ujjain, where he received formal training and diksha, and pursued Dash Mahavidya sadhana at Kamakhya, Assam. Devotion to Maa Baglamukhi and Bhagwan Kaal Bhairav is central to his spiritual life.
He performs Maa Baglamukhi Puja according to traditional vidhi at Nalkheda, and speaks with devotees himself — before booking, about the Sankalp, and on the day.
Read more about Pandit Ji →How to Book Baglamukhi Puja
- 01
Choose the puja
Select Maa Baglamukhi Puja, or ask Pandit Ji which service suits your Sankalp.
- 02
Contact Pandit Ji
Use the booking form or message on WhatsApp. You will hear back from Pandit Ji directly.
- 03
Share Sankalp details
Name, gotra, city, family details, purpose and preferred date.
- 04
Confirm date
Pandit Ji confirms the muhurat, procedure and dakshina with you before the booking is final.
- 05
Puja is performed
At Maa Baglamukhi Temple, Nalkheda — attend in person or join through online live Sankalp.
- 06
Receive completion information
In person, you take part through to the Aarti; online, you follow along live on WhatsApp or a call.
Baglamukhi Puja vs Baglamukhi Havan
| Aspect | Baglamukhi Puja | Baglamukhi Havan |
|---|---|---|
| Ritual format | Worship of Maa through upacharas, offerings and Aarti | Vedic fire ritual with ahutis offered into a havan kund |
| Traditional context | Devotional worship with a personal or family Sankalp | Ahutis offered while chanting Maa Pitambari's mool mantra; traditionally chosen for a more intensive Sankalp |
| Fire ritual | No havan kund — only the lamp used for Aarti | Central; offerings include yellow mustard, turmeric, guggul, camphor, kamal gatta and cow ghee |
| Preparation | Samagri arranged by Pandit Ji | Samagri and havan kund prepared by Pandit Ji |
Not sure which suits your Sankalp? Ask Pandit Ji, or read about Baglamukhi Havan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maa Baglamukhi Puja?
It is the traditional worship of Maa Baglamukhi, the eighth of the Dash Mahavidyas, performed with a Sankalp. At Nalkheda it includes Swasti Vachan, Sankalp, Gauri-Ganesh Puja, Kalash Sthapana, Navagraha Puja, the Shodashopachar Puja of Maa with Pitambari offerings, and a concluding Aarti.
Where is Baglamukhi Puja performed in Nalkheda?
Pandit Gajendra Vyas Ji performs the puja at Maa Baglamukhi Temple, Nalkheda, on the Nalkheda–Ujjain Devalaya Marg in Agar Malwa district, Madhya Pradesh.
Can the puja be performed in my name if I cannot come to Nalkheda?
Yes. Through online live Sankalp, the puja is performed on your behalf with your Sankalp, and you can join live on WhatsApp or a call.
What information is required for the Sankalp?
Your full name, gotra if known, city, the names of any family members to be included, your preferred date and the purpose of your Sankalp. Pandit Ji will ask for anything else the procedure needs.
Do I need to bring the puja samagri?
No. The samagri is arranged by Pandit Ji at the temple. You only need to come with your Sankalp and, if known, your family's gotra.
What is the difference between Baglamukhi Puja and Baglamukhi Havan?
The puja is worship of Maa through upacharas, offerings and Aarti, without a havan kund. The havan is a fire ritual in which ahutis are offered into the sacred fire while chanting Maa's mool mantra.
Can I choose the date of the puja?
Yes. Share your preferred date when booking, and Pandit Ji will check tithi and nakshatra before the date is finally confirmed.
How is the dakshina decided?
It depends on the service and the samagri used. Pandit Ji discusses it openly with you on WhatsApp or phone before the booking is confirmed.
Can I speak to Pandit Ji before booking?
Yes. You can call or WhatsApp Pandit Ji on +91 9977537397. He is available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM.
Related Baglamukhi Services
- Baglamukhi Havan →The fire ritual with Pitambari ahutis.
- Baglamukhi Anushthan →A dedicated multi-day sadhana.
- Mantra Jaap Seva →Jaap of Maa's mantra on your behalf.
- Maa Baglamukhi Temple →Darshan and Aarti timings, and attire.
- Baglamukhi Mantra →Maa's mool mantra and its meaning.
- Baglamukhi Puja Vidhi →The step-by-step procedure on this page.
- Baglamukhi Puja Samagri →What materials are used, and who arranges them.
Anya Puja Sevayein (Other Pujas)
॥ श्रद्धा • संकल्प • मार्गदर्शन ॥
Book Maa Baglamukhi Puja in Nalkheda
Talk to Pandit Ji about date availability, your Sankalp details and anything you'd like to understand about the puja before you book. Available daily, 7:00 AM – 9:30 PM.