Archan Paduka

Archana Padukas are the sacred Padukas made available by Sadguru Shree Aniruddha Bapu to enable Shraddhavans to perform daily worship and Abhishek in their home temple.

The significance of the Guru's Padukas is beautifully expressed in the Aradhana Jyoti - 17:

Gurubhavah param tirtham anyatirtham nirarthakam |
Sarvatirthashrayam Devi padangushte cha vartate ||
Om Brahma Vishnu Maheshvarebhyah Namah ||

Lord Shiva says to Goddess Parvati:

“O Devi, devotion towards the Guru (Gurubhava) is the supreme pilgrimage. Without it, all other places of pilgrimage are of little significance. The sacred toe of the Guru is itself the abode of all holy places. Salutations to Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh.”

The Guru's holy feet and the Guru's Padukas are one and the same. Indeed, all sacred places of pilgrimage are naturally encompassed within the Guru's Padukas. There is no pilgrimage more sacred or more exalted than the Padukas. In accordance with Sadguru Shree Aniruddha Bapu's resolve, every Shraddhavan may keep these Archana Padukas made of Panchadhatu (five-metal) permanently in their home, so that Paduka Poojan can be performed whenever possible. The moment these Archana Padukas enter a home, they bring with them the presence of all sacred pilgrimages and sanctifying and auspicious energies. Such is the immeasurable glory of the Guru's Padukas.

The Ever-Present Company of the Sadguru

According to Sadguru Shree Aniruddha Bapu's resolve, the Archana Padukas have been made available so that every Shraddhavan may experience the constant presence of the Sadguru and His uninterrupted grace within their own home. Installed in the household shrine, these Padukas may be worshipped daily and one may also perform Abhishek on them. The sanctified Abhishek water may then be reverentially taken as Prasad.

The daily worship or Abhishek of the Archana Padukas is far more than a ritual. It is a precious opportunity for every Shraddhavan to cultivate a living, loving, and cheerful bond with the Sadguru.

By taking firm refuge in these Archana Padukas, which remain ever by our side, we shall never be deprived of the Sadguru's protective grace.

Archan paduka poojan at Shraddhavans home
Archan paduka poojan at Shraddhavans home
Archan paduka poojan at Shraddhavans home
Archan paduka poojan at Shraddhavans home
Enabling devotees to perform poojan at home – Panchadhatu Archan Padukas
Enabling devotees to perform poojan at home – Panchadhatu Archan Padukas
A divine blessing for every Shraddhavan – Panchadhatu Archan Padukas for home poojan
A divine blessing for every Shraddhavan – Panchadhatu Archan Padukas for home poojan
Panchadhatu Archan Padukas – bringing the sacred poojan experience into every devotee’s home
Panchadhatu Archan Padukas – bringing the sacred poojan experience into every devotee’s home