All of you must have heard about your Kuldevi or Kuldevta and also worshipped them on some special occasions. Let us know why he is worshipped and what its importance is.

Kuldevi or Kuldevata represents any family. They are especially worshipped in Hinduism and Kul Devi or Kul Devta is worshipped on any auspicious occasion like marriage, the arrival of a new daughter-in-law, at the time of childbirth and many other rituals.

He is considered the presiding deity of a particular dynasty or clan. The concept of Kuldevi or family deity is seen in Hindu traditions and varies between different communities. One main thing comes that why we all have family deities and what the importance of worshipping them is. Let us learn from astrologer Pandit Ramesh BhojrajDwivedi about their importance and their necessity.

Importance of worshipping Kuldevi or Kuldevata

It is believed that each family or lineage has a specific divine connection that is passed down through the generations. Any Kuldevi or Kuldevata is seen as the protector of the clan, who protects all the members of that clan.

  • Worshiping the Kuldevi or family deity brings blessings and prosperity to the family. By honouring the family deities and receiving their blessings, blessings remain on the whole family.
  • His worship plays an important role in maintaining the family and traditions. This worship strengthens the sense of cultural identity among the members of a particular lineage.
  • Worshipping him increases unity and harmony among family members. Not only this, if the newly wedded couple is given darshan of the family deities, then there is always harmony in their relationship.

How is Kuldevi or Kuldevata worshipped?

The practice of worshipping the Kuldevi or Kuldevata varies from community to community and the gods and goddesses of all the clans are also different. It is considered mandatory to invite them to any marriage ceremony and their blessings are taken so that the prosperity of the family remains.

He is considered the protector of our lineage, so it is said that after the birth of a child, he must be taken for darshan so that his health remains good and there are no problems in life.

Why are Kuldevi or Kuldevata

Kuldevi is a word which is made up of 'Kula' meaning family and 'Devi' in Hindi. Kuldevi is that goddess who is the original goddess of a particular family or clan. While worshipping those Kuldevis, their idol or pindi is worshipped.

Whereas the family deity is worshipped as the deity of that clan. Who is considered the AdiDevta of that clan? Kuldevi and Kuldevata are traditionally considered ideal for worship and are given special importance in their worship. This tradition is revered as an important part of family life and cultural identity.

Ancestors have determined Kuldevi and Kuldevata

The determination of the God or Goddess of any clan has been going on since the time of our ancestors. At that time the purpose of his election was that through him all the people of the clan would convey their message to God. The ancestors had chosen a suitable Kuldevata or Kuldevi or family deity and started the practice of worshipping them.

The auspicious occasion is considered incomplete without the worship of the Kuldevi or the deity

The Kuldevi or Kuldevata is considered the protector of the family or clan and no auspicious occasion is considered complete without her invocation. It is a belief that if the Kuldevi or Kuldevata gets angry due to any reason, then the family starts facing trouble and the work being done can also get spoiled.

The importance of Kuldevi or deity has also been told in Hindu religious scriptures and their worship maintains the prosperity of the house.

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