Bhagavata Saptah — 7-day continuous recitation of Srimad Bhagavata Purana. Complete narration of 18,000 verses. Moksha-giving.
12 cantos: creation, avatars, Krishna-leela, Govardhan, raas, Uddhava-gita, Shuka-Parikshit dialogue.
✦ 7-Day Distribution
Day 1: Cantos 1-2 (creation, Brahma-Narada).
Day 2: Cantos 3-4 (Varaha, Dhruva).
Day 3: Cantos 5-6 (heaven-hell, Ajamila).
Day 4: Cantos 7-8 (Prahlada, Gajendra, samudra-manthan).
Day 5: Cantos 9-10 (Krishna-birth, childhood).
Day 6: Canto 10 rest (raas-leela, Kansa-vadh).
Day 7: Cantos 11-12 (Uddhava-Gita, Parikshit-moksha).
✦ Organization
Authentic kathavachak (pandit).
Clean place. Mandap with flowers, banana stalks.
Kalash sthapana. Ganesh puja first. Sankalp.
Daily 4-6 hours pravachan.
Evening aarti.
Bhog distribution.
7th day completion yajna.
✦ Benefits
All sin removal.
Pitru satisfaction.
Wish fulfillment.
Family peace. Moksha possibility.
Place becomes sacred.
King Parikshit got moksha in 7 days.
✦ Cost & Prep
Pandit dakshina: ₹50K-2L.
Mandap decor: ₹25K-1L.
Bhog distribution: ₹50K+.
Total: ₹2-5L for home.
Community organized cheaper.
Family-friend support.
📚Sources & References
Content in this article is verified against the following classical and modern authoritative sources. Readers may independently verify against the original sources.
- ▪Surya Siddhanta — classical Sanskrit astronomical text (~5th century CE)
- ▪Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra — foundational text on Vedic astrology by Maharishi Parashara
- ▪Muhurta Chintamani by Ram Daivajna (16th century) — standard reference for muhurat selection
- ▪Astronomical Algorithms by Jean Meeus (Willmann-Bell, 1998) — basis for all astronomical computations on this site
- ▪Lahiri Ayanamsa — standard sidereal reference adopted by the Indian Calendar Reform Committee (1955)
✦ Frequently Asked Questions
Why 7 days?▼
King Parikshit had 7-day death-curse. Shukadeva narrated Bhagavata in 7 days. Got moksha. Tradition since.
Possible at home?▼
Yes. Minimum mandap, family help. Pandit arrangement. Evening hours sufficient. 7 weekends also OK.
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