What is the concept of Kuldevta?

Kula-dèvatā ( transl. clan-deity), also known as Kuladeva or Kuladevi is an ancestral tutelary deity in Hinduism, who is often the object of one’s devotion (bhakti) in order to coax the deity to watch over one’s clan (kula), family and children from misfortune.

How is Kuldevta decided?

Our forefathers had chosen appropriate Kuldevta or Kuldevi or the deity of family and initiated the practice of worshipping them. Actually, the respective Kuldevi or Kuldevta is the protector of the family. They are the basic authority in matters related to family and they should be worshipped first and foremost.

Why is Kula Deivam important?

Our worship of Kuladeivam becomes our family tradition. That is why worshipping Kuladeivam is important and it should not be neglected by any man. When we pray to our Kuladeivam, we not only gain the grace of our Kuladeivam but our ancestors also bless us from their heavenly abode watching our prayers to Kuladeivam.

Why do we worship Kuldevi?

Every caste is come out from one of the major rishis. This root Rishi or his wife is worshipped as Kuldevta/Kuldevi. Kuldevta enjoys the highest status in the life of an individual. The grace of Kuldevita his very important for strengthening the financial situation, maintaining family happiness and staying healthy.

What is Kuldevta/kuldevi and why is it important?

Actually, the respective Kuldevi or Kuldevta is the protector of the family. They are the basic authority in matters related to family and they should be worshipped first and foremost. Any puja is incomplete without first invoking the Kuldevta/Kuldevi.

Is any Puja incomplete without invoking the kuldevta/Kuldevi?

Any puja is incomplete without first invoking the Kuldevta/Kuldevi. In fact, their influence is so strong that other demigods do not intervene when Kuldevta or Kuldevi are angry at the family. It can be understood like this: If our father or mother get annoyed with us, no neighbour or outsider can come to our rescue as they are outsiders.

What is the importance of Kula-Devi worship?

Worship of the kula-devata or kula-devi is considered to be of utmost importance. The Kula-devata is the guardian of the family, of the lineage. Ancestors of the family have worshipped the deity and there is a bond between the family and the deity. Hence such worship bears fruits early.

What is kul pooja?

You can ask your village priest or the kulpurohit (the family priest) What is kul Pooja? The word Kuladevata is derived from two words: Kula, meaning clan and Devata, meaning deity, and refers to deities that are worshiped by particular clans.