Benefits of Pradakshina by Number | Spiritual Significance of 1 to 108 Circumambulations

Benefits of Circumambulation (Pradakshina) Based on Number

We all perform Pradakshinas (circumambulations) in temples seeking divine blessings and grace. Let us understand the spiritual benefits associated with different numbers of Pradakshinas.

Padma Purana

Prakarṣeṇa kṣayaṁ yāti pāpaṁ sarvaṁ tridhākṛtam |
Kṣīṇatvañca gate pāpe pradakṣiṇam iti śrutam ||

Meaning

"Pra" means the destruction of all sins.
"Da" means granting the desired wishes.
"Kshi" means the destruction of future births.
"Na" means the awakening of new spiritual wisdom.

Therefore, going around the deity is not merely a physical act; it is a process of inner purification equal to the merit of countless sacrifices (Yajnas).

What Are the Benefits of Performing More Pradakshinas?

Skanda Purana

Ekena janmajaṁ pāpaṁ dvābhyāṁ naśyati niścayaḥ |
Tribhistu sarvasaṁhāraḥ pañcabhiḥ śatrunāśanam ||
Saptabhiḥ sakalaiśvaryaṁ navabhiḥ sarvakāmadam |
Rudrasaṅkhyaiḥ sukhaṁ proktaṁ koṭibhir mokṣam ucyate ||

Explanation of the Benefits by Number of Pradakshinas

1 (One)

Destruction of sins of this birth
The sins committed in this lifetime are removed.

2 (Two)

Destruction of sins from previous births
The karmas accumulated from past lives are certainly destroyed.

3 (Three)

Complete destruction of sins
The threefold sins—physical, verbal, and mental—are removed.

5 (Five)

Destruction of enemies
Both internal enemies (such as desire and anger) and external enemies are overcome.

7 (Seven)

Attainment of all prosperity
Bestows divine wealth, prosperity, and growth of the family lineage.

9 (Nine)

Fulfillment of all desires
All righteous wishes and aspirations are fulfilled.

11 (Eleven)

Happiness (Rudra Number)
Grants mental peace and domestic happiness.

21 (Twenty-One)

Freedom from the womb cycle
Liberation from the suffering of rebirth and the cycle of repeated births.

108 (One Hundred and Eight)

Attainment of all accomplishments
Ensures complete success in worldly and spiritual endeavors.

1 Crore (10,000,000)

Liberation (Moksha)
Direct experience of the Divine Mother's presence and attainment of liberation while living (Jivanmukti).