Shata Chandi Sahita Maharudram

A Grand Confluence of Shiva Shakti — The Ultimate Vedic Yagnam for Universal Peace & Prosperity

Our Sacred Mission: Land for Sri Lalitha Temple

 
Sri Lalitha Temple stands at a pivotal moment in its journey. We are working to acquire permanent land for our temple — a sacred space where future generations can worship, learn, and celebrate our timeless traditions. This endeavor requires $1 million in community support, and we are calling upon devoted families like yours to help make this vision a reality.
The Shata Chandi Sahita Maha Rudram is both a spiritual invocation for divine blessings and a sacred fundraising vehicle to secure this land. Every dollar raised through this yajna goes directly to our land acquisition fund.

About This Sacred Event

Shata Chandi Sahita Maha Rudram is one of the most powerful and transformative Vedic rituals ever performed — a rare confluence of two supreme divine energies: Lord Rudra (the fierce form of Lord Shiva) and Goddess Chandi (the invincible form of Devi Durga/Parashakti).

Maha Rudram
Sri Rudram, also known as Rudra Prasna or Satha Rudriyam, is embedded within the Yajurveda and is hailed as one of the most substantial Vedic hymns dedicated to Lord Shiva’s Rudra aspect.

Maha Rudram consists of chanting Sri Rudram 1,331 times — performed by 11 groups (ganas) of 11 priests each, with each priest chanting 11 times. This is further elevated to Ati Rudram (11 Maha Rudrams = 14,641 chants). The Vedas declare: “One who chants Sri Rudram is freed of all sins; he is purified as if by Agni; Sri Rudram enables crossing of the ocean of Samsara.”

Shata Chandi
Chandi Homa is performed with the chanting of all 700 verses of the Sri Devi Mahatmyam (Durga Saptashati) from the Markandeya Purana, spread across 13 chapters. It recounts the divine victories of Devi over the demonic forces of Mahishasura, Shumbha-Nishumbha, and Madhu-Kaitabha.

When the Japa of Chandi mantras is done one hundred times, it is known as Shata Chandi — a monumental undertaking requiring numerous Vedic scholars chanting over several days, with sacred oblations (ahutis) offered into the Homa Kundam.

The Divine Union
Lord Rudra and Goddess Chandi together represent the Shiva-Shakti Tattva — the primordial masculine and feminine energies that create, sustain, and transform the universe. Their combined worship in this grand yagnam is believed to:

  • Eradicate evil and dispel darkness
  • Remove obstacles and negative energies
  • Bestow health, longevity, and prosperity
  • Grant spiritual upliftment and moksha
  • Ensure protection for families and communities
  • Bring universal peace and wellbeing 

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