In Hinduism, the religious significance of performing Puja and Havan has been mentioned in the scriptures. Havan is seen as a big ritual. It is a special religious tradition, which becomes the cause of peace and positivity in life. When Havan is performed in front of the Fire God, then the virtuous results of months or years of worship are attained. This is the reason why there is a rule of performing Havan during big festivals or auspicious functions like Griha Pravesh. A Pandit is needed to perform all these auspicious functions as per the rituals. But Acharya Anand Bhardwaj of Ujjain says that as important as performing Havan is, Dakshina is equally important..

What is the significance of giving Dakshina?

In Sanatan Dharma, there is importance of giving Dakshina to Brahmins along with donations. After Havan, there is a power of Havan Dev, Dakshina Devi, who completes that ritual. If Dakshina is not given after Havan, then Havan is considered incomplete. Even if you perform havan with full devotion, you will not get the result of havan unless you give Dakshina.

What is the right time to give Dakshina?

Many people give Dakshina immediately after performing pooja and havan at home, but this is not considered correct. According to Brahmins and experts, Dakshina should be given after havan when Brahmins have eaten food, then food or other things should be given to the needy as Dakshina, this is considered the right procedure.

Which thing is auspicious to give in Dakshina?

Many people give money to Brahmins after havan and puja. But only money doesn't need to be donated in Dakshina, it is necessary. You can give clothes, fruits, grains, land or cows, etc. in Dakshina. You can give such useful things in Dakshina. Helping the needy also gives as much virtue as Dakshina. Money or goods given from hard-earned money can be given in Dakshina.

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