Detailed Shiva Puja by Himalaya Tirtha Sangha

Himalaya Tirtha Sangha - Esoteric School of Yoga, Tantra & Ayurveda
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Himalaya Tirtha Sangha - Esoteric

School of Yoga, Tantra & Ayurveda
Shiva Puja is the name of the action in
Hinduism by which one worships Lord Siva
through traditional and ancient rites with the
use of mantra, tantra, kriyas, mudras, and
abhishekam.
It is said that Shiva (tlr. Siva, Shiv, iva, ziva)
represents the Destructor of bed Karman in the
Hindu holy trinity of Creator (Brahma),
Sustainer (Vishnu) and Destroyer (Shiva). In Hindu astrology, Shiva is said
to represent influence of planets on the mind and thus is worshipped for
greater mental strength, vitality and vigor. Shiva is said to be an
Abhisheka-Priyar (Abhishekam: cleanse with holy water and Priyar:
beloved).
Shiva is one of the Hindu trinity that comprises the creator Brahma, the
protector Mahavishnu, and the godhead Shiva whose primary
responsibility is maintaining the life cycle. Shiva is the only godhead who is
forever in deep meditation, totally absorbed in contemplation in His
abode, Kailaasa mountain in the great Himaalaya.
Shiva is an ascetic and several religious stories and dramas portray that all
attempts to distract Him from that principal pursuit through temptations
always ended up with disaster for those initiating such an effort. Thus
Kaama, the Lord of Desires, who tried such a distraction was burned alive
through the fire when Shiva opened His third eye.
On the other hand Shiva is all compassion when it came to saving the
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world from the serpent Vaasukis poison during the amritamanthana.

Vaasuki, used as a churning rope, was so tired and sick from the repeated
action of churning that he vomited the most potent poison into the ocean
of milk.
Fearing the destruction of the world through this poisoning, Shiva
immediately drank the poison. He Himself would have succumbed to the
poison were it not for the timely intervention by Paarvati, His consort.
Paarvati held Shivas throat tightly preventing entry of the poison into His
body.
Linga
Linga - Sanskrit liga - is the visible symbol of the Supreme Lord.
To a Veerashaiva Lingayat the Linga is the real body of Parashiva and
Parashakti combined, a mass of highest luster, eternal bliss, highest
knowledge, a source of the universe and the invisible Chaitanya existing in
all beings. Veerashaiva Lingayats believe that a person will never be
polluted as long as the Linga is worn on the body, because Linga is the fire
which burns all impurities. The term Lingam, in Sanskrit, means sign and
have nothing with sex fallus abuse pseudotantrics and mentally ill
demoniac. True TANTRA means to worship the Lord Shiva with Linga
Puja.
The term, Linga has many meanings, generally as a mark or sign. It's
gravest misinterpretation is to relate it to a penis by its shape more so by
western stupid philosophers and sex abused ill people. But strictly it refers
to a mark and can be elaborated as a Godly mark - the Lingam itself or
mark of man - purusha linga or mark of a woman - sthree linga (Yoni).
Monier-Williams gives 'a mark, spot, sign, token, badge, emblem,
characteristic' a more acceptable meaning. Better yet, the linga is an
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abstract symbol of God. Materialised through the siddha guru Lingam is a

means of proof, a proof, evidence! In some legends, the Shivalingam
pierces the three worlds or cities. In one version, it is related that the gods
Brahma and Vishnu were debating which of the two of them was the
greater, when there appeared before them a vast column of light. Brahma,
mounted on his swan, flew upwards to find its peak, whilst Vishnu, taking
the form of a boar, descended to find its foundation. Although they
searched for thousands of years, they could find neither peak nor
foundation. Finally they found a Ketaki flower which had fallen from the
lingam's head. The flower told them that it had been falling for ten eons
and that no one knew how much more time it would take it to reach the
ground.
Thus we may understand the lingam as being a primordial axis mundi - a
form of world- tree or shamans ladder which passes through all of the
known worlds. In the microcosm, the lingam springs forth from the bindu
(point) within the triangle formed by Iccha-Kriya- Jnana Shaktis (the
powers of think-decide-act) and rises, piercing the chakras.
A central concept in Tantra is that of divine immanence that one can
experience the divine through the worship of god or goddess in a living
form. This commonly appears in the forms of tantric puja (ritual) where a
goddess is worshipped in the form of a living woman, ri Mataji - woman
in the role of Guru. Tantrics notes the teachings of Vaishnavacharan, a
nineteenth - century tantric contemporary of Ramakrishna, whose
Kartabhaja School of tantrics practised the method of "delighting in God in
the forms of man", that means to prise living Guru! That is to say,
Vaishnavacharans followers sought to experience divine ecstasy by making
a living man the subject of their adoration. Jivantalingapuja - this is
Worship of the Living Lingam during Gurupuja and during Puja, the Guru
is Jivanta Lingam!
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Types of Lingas
Lingas range from temporary versions made of sandalwood paste or river
clay for a particular rite to more elaborate ones of wood, precious gems,
metal, or stone. There are precise rules of proportion to be followed for the
height, width, and curvature of the top.
Variations include the mukhalinga, with one to five faces of Shiva carved
on its sides and top, and the lingodbhavamurti, a South Indian form that
shows Siva emerging out of a fiery linga to demonstrate his superiority
over Vishnu and Brahma. Some lingas are topped with a cobra,
symbolizing the kundalini chakra located at the base of the spine (see
Kundalini Yoga).
The most revered lingas are the svayambhuva ("self-originated") lingas,
which were made directly from light without human assistance. Nearly 70
are worshipped throughout India and are places of pilgrimage. Lingayatis
have small Lingas materialised through siddhi power help.
A Glorious Worship - Shiva Lingam

Shiva Lingam is the holy symbol of Lord Shiva that is considered quite
sacred and worshipped with devotion by the devotees. The sanskrit word
li.ngam (IAST) means symbol, so shiva lingam means symbol of Shiva
(Siva). It is considered the foremost sacred symbol for shaivaites and has
been worshiped for ages. The purANas like shiva mahA purANam discuss
about the superiority of li.nga worship. (1) (The Indus valley excavation is
an example for the presence of this worship in olden times.)
Once the god of creation brahma and the god of protection mahA vishNu
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entered in an argument on deciding who is greater. When those two great

gods were fighting between themselves, the Greatest of all Lord shiva who
is formless and transcends everything appeared as a pillar of flame. God
told brahma and vishNu that whoever finds the head or the foot of His
flame form would be considered greater. brahmA took the form of swan
(ha.msam) and set out to reach the top of the Fire. vishNu became a wild
pig to see the foot of the Fire. Where are the limits for the infinite God?
They could not succeed in spite of their heavy effort. They realized their
mistake and the peerless greatness of Lord shiva. The God who can never
be reached by ego appears as the form of love to those who surrender to
Him. Lord shiva appeared in the form of shiva li.ngam (which is the shape
of flame) for their benefit. They worshiped that oldest form of Him and got
blessed. The God who came to bless them from the Flame, from the
li.ngam is known as li.ngodbhava (2). This incident is depicted in shiva
mahA purANam (1) and many other scriptures.
As the God stood as pillar of flame, the natural adornment for the Lord is
Holy Ash. (As ash would be found on the surface of the fire). As the God
stood as the Luminat Flame that stood up the shiva sahasranAma hails
God as Urdva retas and the shiva aShtottara as hiraNya retas. The hymn
that starts nidhana pataye namaH, refers to many similarities of Flame and
shivalinga.
God is formless, attributeless and omnipresent. This state is called arUpa
(formless). For the benefit of the pashus, He took the form of shiva li.ngam
which is neither form nor formless but is a symbol. This symbol of Him is
called arUparUpam (formless form). He took many forms out of His mercy
to bless all, which are called rUpams. (2). shaivam worships the God in all
these three states. The oldest form that the formless God took namely the
shiva li.ngam is called sadAshiva mUrtam and is worshipped in the altar of
His abodes (temples). The forms that He later took which are called
mAhEshwara mUrtam are worshipped in the outer circles in a temple.
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This shiva li.nga worship is superior because it makes the worship simple
because of the form while maintaining the truth that God is not having any
definite form. There are a lot more marvelous principles behind the shiva
li.nga worship which could be found in detail in standard scriptures.
Lingam Puja How to Worship Shivling at Home?

Shivling or Shiva lingam connects a devotee with the Supreme Being
Lord Shiva. The lingam is the symbol of Lord Shiva and the lingam puja
helps the devotee in understanding Lord Shiva. The Lord cannot be
described but still we say he is without a beginning and an end and is
without a form. It is difficult for a devotee to understand this formless
nature. Therefore Lord Shiva appeared in the form of Jyotirlinga before
Brahma and Vishnu. The Lingam thus is a symbol of Lord Shiva. Each
Lingam puja, step by step, takes the devotee to the eternal truth that
he/she is part of the Supreme Being.
Tantric Worshipping Shivalinga at Home

Before starting the Puja, the devotee takes a bath and wear freshly washed
clothes. Hymns praising Lord Shiva or the mantra Om Namaha Shivaaya
are repeated to create a mood for worship. Then, the devotee sits in front
of the Lingam and blows conch or ring bells. This indicates the beginning
of the Puja.
First it is the Pancamrita abhisheka - the libation of five holy liquids over
the lingam. The libation can consist of any five of the following water
from river Ganga, honey, sugarcane juice, milk, yogurt, ghee, seawater,
coconut water or milk, fragrant oils, rose water or other precious liquids.
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Usually, only milk of cow is used. While pouring the liquid, mantram Om
Namah Shivaya is uttered. Some devotees utter the Lords name 108 times
and some 1008 times. There is no fixed rule.
After the Panchamrita Abhisheka, the Lingam is cleaned with water from
Ganga. (This is might not be possible always so just normal water.) After
this the lingam is smeared with sandalwood paste and is decked with
flowers. Water and sandalwood paste is used to keep the lingam cool, as
Lord Shiva is always in a highly inflammable state. In some Shiva temples,
cooling liquid constantly drops from pot hung above the Lingam.
Next, sweets, coconut and fruits are offered to the Lord. Camphor and
incense are lit and Aarati is conducted. Some devotees fan the lingam and
sing praises of the lord.
Finally, ringing of bells or blowing of conch indicates the end of Puja.
White ash (vibhuti) is rubbed on the forehead and it is also distributed.
Fruits, sweets and coconut are distributed as prasad.
Simple Linga Worship

In Practice, Linga Puja is the adoration of Linga with different kinds of
offerings, treating Isthalinga as you would treat your most beloved and
revered friend and guest. You do all the nice, pleasant things for the Linga,
like offering fragrant sandalwood paste, beautiful flowers, incense,
auspicious light, mantras and songs in His praise. These offerings are
called Upacaras. The prescribed number of Upacaras are in groups of
eight, sixteen, thirtytwo or forty eight (to be performed as time and place
permit). Commonly used Upacaras are eight (Astavida Lingarchana) or
sixteen (Shodashopacara). However one offering more or one less is not
critical. Linga Puja can be simple or as elaborate and time consuming as
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you would want it to be. It is important that you do the Lingapuja and
offer your prayers to God at least once a day. When all the Linga Puja items
are not available use as many as you can find. At least bathe the Linga with
water, apply Vibhuthi, concentrate your thoughts on God in the form of
Linga, say Om Namah Shivaya and do Namaskara. If nothing else you can
think of God with devotion, say Om Namaha Shivaya and bow to Shiva at
any place any time.
Lingapuja as private practice is to be performed daily, preferably in the
morning, after bathing at home in a Puja room and when not in home in a
clean, quite palce. By doing the Lingapuja in the morning you will be
starting the day in a calm and pleasant state of mind. The Astavaranas:
namely the Guru (spiritual master), Linga (emblem of God), Jangama
(traveling spiritual guide), Vibhuti (sacred ashes), Rudrakshi (a berry
sacred to Shiva), Mantra (sacred syllables), Padodaka (Conserated Water)
and Prasada (Blessing in the form of flowers or food) are considered as
eight aides to the spiritual development of a Lingayatis.
Here again we do not spot doing puja if one or more of the Astavaranas are
missing. For instance if Rudrakshi is not available , we should person Puja
without it, instead of not doing Puja at all. Also remember that Linga
represents both Guru and Jangama for everyday Puja.Most important is
our devotion and prayers said in sincerity.We must concentrate completely
on God and surrender ourself to His care.
Method of Linga Puja.

1. Jalashuddi:
Rub tip of right middle finger on top of Vibhuti,. Write Om ( Kannada /
Sanskrit )with the vibhuti-coated middle finger tip, in the fresh water to be
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used for Puja. This sanctifies the water. Sprinkle a few drops on your head
and on Puja utensils.
2. Vibhuti Or Bhasma
Wearing Vibhuti denotes purity of mind and submission to God.
Coat the inside of the three middle fingers of your right hand with Vibhuti
by rubbing on top of the Vibuthi block.
3. Bhasmadharana
With Vibuthi-coated three middle fingers of your right hand apply Vibuthi
on your forehead from left to right. Using the middle finger tip apply a dot
of Vibuthi between he two eyebrows the center of Knowledge.
4. Sarvanga Vibhuti
Also apply Vibuthi to both sides of the wrists, arms and upon the heart.
5. Rudrakshi
Wear either 108,32 or at least one Rudrakshi, on a string around your
neck.
6. Abishekha
Pour sanctified water in a stream over the Linga held in center of your left
palm. You may hold down the Linga with the middle finger so that the
Linga wont fall.
7. Vastra
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Wipe Linga and your hands with Vastra (towel reserved for Puja only)
8. Shatkona and Om
With the edge of Vibuthi draw a six-sided star (a triangle pointing
upwards, overlayed with a triangle pointing down) on your left palm. Write
Om in the center (kannada/Sanskrit)
9. Panchakona and Om
Alternately draw a five sided star and Om (kannada/Sanskrit) on your left
palm with Vibuthi.
10. Asana
Place Linga upon the star on your left palm. Make sure that the Jalahari is
pointing to your right side (Jalahari is indicated either by an Om, or by a
small nick in the side of the Linga)
11. Vibhuti for Linga
Using thumb, middle finger and ring finger apply three time Vibuthi
around Linga in a circular motion. (Alternately Vibuthi may be applied to
the Linga with three middle fingers the same way that you apply Vibuthi on
your forehead).
12. Gandha
Dip Right fingue in the Gandha (sandal wood paste). Apply a dot of
Gandha in the center, to the face of Linga.
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13. Akshata
Apply two to five grains of Akshata (raw unbroken rice / jowar / sajje) over
Gandha dot.
14. Patri and Pushpa
Using thumb, middle and ring fingers put flowers and Bilva leaves on top
of Linga.
15. Dhoopa
Wake lighted incense stick before the Linga.
16. Ghante /Ghanta
Sound the bell using a rattling motion.
17. Arati
Gently wave Arati lamps in a clockwise up and down motion before the
Linga.
18. Karpura Deepa
Light Karpura (camphor) piece in metal camphor holder and wake before
Linga.
19. Dristi Yoga
Bring the Linga on your palm to your eye level.Focus eye and thoughts
upon Linga.
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20. Mantra
While focusing on the Linga softly say Om Namaha Shivaya Mantra
twelve times and meditate (In the beginning say the mantra only once.
Over a period of time you may gradually increase the number of times that
you will repeat the mantra Om Namaha Shivaya.
21. Japavidhi
The illustrated diagram shows the pattern. Start from 1 count clock wise
with the tip of your thumb until you reach 9. Continue counting No 10 and
11 with pointer finger. Resume counting with thumb. End on bottom of
middle finger. With each count say Om Namaha Shivaya once. To count
26 times go around once more in the same pattern, continue for two more
counts, ending on bottom part of the little finger.
22. Japamala
Om Namaha Shivaya Mantra may be uttered 51 times, 108 times, or
1000 times with the help of Japamala (counting beads or rosary),
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preferably made of Rudrakshi. Start with the bead next to the shikamani or
top bead. (Shikamani is the bead tied so that it will protrude). Every time
you repeat the Mantra move one bead towards you until you reach the
Shikhamani. Stop on the Shikhamani.
23. Naivedya
In a small plate arrange a few raisins. Wave your palm over the raisins and
towards the Linga, indicating offering of food (After completion of Puja
you may eat the raisins as Prasada).
24. Achamana
After naivedya offer water by pouring some water from the jar into the
Majjanasali (bowl)
25. Namaskara
Bow to the Linga by touching your forehead to the palm area next to the
Linga.
26. Nirmalya
Using thumb and pointer finger remove flowers and leaves off the Linga
and drop them into the Majjanasali. (Later empty the Majjanasali at the
base of a living plant).
27. Apara Snana
Wash Linga Once More. Dry with vastra.
28. Chidbasma
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Again apply Vibhuti to Linga with thumb, middle finger and ring finger (or
with three middle fingers)
29. Padodaka or Teertha
Pour some water on the Linga to consecrate the water and collect it under
the Linga on your palm.
30. Teertha Sweekara
Holding Linga with right hand, sip Teertha (water consecrated by Linga)
31. Hudugada Pavuda
Dry the Linga and place it on Hudugada Pavuda (new cloth approximately
2" x 2" in size reserved for the linga). Fold the four sides of the Pavuda
towards the top center to cover the Linga. Place Hudugada Pavuda and
Linga together in the lower half of the Gandagadigi/ Karadige.
32. Gandagadigi/ Karadige.
Slide top of the Gandagadigi over the bottom half and secure them together
by forming a knot with the Shivadhara (thread holding the Gandagadigi)
over the side columns.
33. Lingayat
Wear the Gandagadgi around your neck so that the Linga will be next to
your heart.
34. Final Prayers
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At the end of the Puja say Jaya Namaha Parvathi Hara Hara Mahadeva"
(Glory to Parvathi and Shiva).
PRADOSHAM
Pradosham or Pradosh vratham is an auspicious vrata dedicated to Lord
Shiva. It is observed on the thirteenth day of every fortnight (Shukla
Paksha and Krishna Paksha) in Hindu calendar. Shivalinga puja at
Pradosha time and observance of fasting are the main rituals of Pradosham
day. In all Pradosha vratas, Shani Pradosha and Soma Pradosham are the
important days. Pradosham which falls on Shanivara (Saturday) is Shani
Pradosh and on Somavara (Monday) is Soma Pradosham.
The Thirteenth Evening twilight after the new moon, is considered is a very
holy and auspicious day for the worship of Lord Shiva. The transition
between sunrise to sunset on this day, every month is worshipped as
Pradosha Kaala Pooja (Pradosha: 11th day, Kaala: time). Pradosham
literally means the removal of sins. These times are the windows of
opportunity to remove karma or karmic energies that limit our potential in
this current life. Pradosha pooja is one of the most sacred and important
according to PRADOSHA PURANA. During Pradhosha time anointing
(Abhishekam) the Shiva deity with the Following is considered fruitful.
Pradosha kalam - pradosha timings, everyday pradosha details
Everyday between 5.30 to 6.00 pm in the evening is called Dina
Pradosham. Every thirteenth day of a Paksha (15-day cycle, making it two
Pakshas every month - Krishna Paksha and Shukla Paksha) is called MahaPradosham. The time between 5.30 to 6.30 pm in the evening is called
Pradosham (Dina Pradosham). During the Pradosha period, it is
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significant to worship Lord Shiva, as He performs the Holy Dance in

Kailashaparvatam - Mount Kailash, all Devatas assemble there to watch
this holy event, offer their Prayers to HIM. Thinking and meditating during
Pradosha Kalam is considered most sacred by Hindus and helps derive
benefits of having worshipped all Devatas at one go.
A simple and powerful ancient ritual is still widely practiced in India today
involves pouring milk over a Shiva Linga as one recites Thiru Neela
Kantam. It encourages people to recite the karma busting sounds Thiru
Neela Kantam.
The 3 Levels of Pradosham
Each energy level indicates how much karma may be released at that time.
All levels are designed to help speed our evolution and make our lives
easier and happier.
First Level: All Pradoshams occur between 1-1/2 hours before and right up
until the moment of sunset in the time zone where you are physically.
The Middle Level: These Pradoshams occur twice each month - on the 13th
moon day after the New Moon and after the Full Moon. Check out our 2011
Calendar to ensure you get the date correct and that you're up to date on all
the other astrologically significant dates. If you are counting from the Full
Moon, Pradosham will normally occur two days before the next New
Moon, and if you are counting from the New Moon Pradosham will
normally occur two days before the next Full Moon.
The Supreme Level: Sani Pradosham and Soma Pradoshams occurs when
one of the 13th moon days occurs on a Saturday or a Monday respectively.
The planet Saturn is considered an Agent of Karma who delivers many of
life's tougher lessons to help us refine and evolve our souls. Pradosham
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time are measured by the phases of the Moon.

Sani Pradosham - When 13th Moon falls on Saturday
It is believed that Shiva has more influence over Saturn on this day and can
cause Saturn to loosen or release entirely some of the karmic bonds that
limit us. It is also thought that the first Pradosham was on a Saturday and
observing this time transports us back to time of the Churning of the Milky
Ocean. Shani Pradosh or Sani Pradosha vrata is observed on Trayodashi
tithi or the 13th day in Shukla Paksha or Krishna Paksha in a Hindu month
which falls on Shanivar or Saturday. Any Pradosha puja is performed by
devotees during or after Suryasthamaya or sunset. The main purpose of
Sani Pradosha vrat is to pacify the bad effects of Lord Shani who is also
known as one of the most powerful and effective Navagraha or nine
celestial Gods.
Soma Pradosham - When 13th Moon falls on Monday
Monday is known to be time to worship Shiva, it is the day ruled by His
consort, the Goddess Parvati who rules over the Moon. The Moon rules
emotions and emotions influence thought. Karma is created by thought.
Once the gods (Devas) and the demons (Asuras) were churning the milky
ocean with the help of Vasuki, the serpent king, hoping to extract amrtam
(nectar) from the Kseerabthi (milk ocean). Vasuki who was employed as a
rope for churning, endured severe abrasions and strangulation.
Thereupon, she spewed halahalam, a potent dark poison capable of
destroying the worlds. Threatened by the scorching venom, the celestials
fled in great horror. Brahma took to His heels. Vishnus bluish body
darkened further. Indra could not be seen. Agni, the fire god, could not
bear the raging heat. Yama ran amuck in all directions. Varuna became
unconscious, Kubera fled. Hosts of siddhas, Caranas, Gandharvas, Yakshas
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and Maharshis went to Kailasa and sought the Lords feet as refuge.
God Shiva was moved with pity at their plight and was overcome with
compassion by their prayers. Soon He bade Sundara for a prompt
intervention, who then rushed to the ocean, collected the all-pervasive
poison and holding it in his hand as a small jambu fruit, returned to
Kailasa. The Lord became exceedingly happy after seeing it. He showed it
to Girija and gave the title Halahala to Sundara, who thenceforth came to
be known as Halahala Sundara. Thereupon, the Lord accepted the
Halahala pellet from his hand and, with the loving permission of Universal
Mother, swallowed it. By goddessUmas command, the pellet froze in the
Lords throat, painting it blue and becoming an embellishment, gave Him
the name NilakanTa. [It is also a common practice for womanhood to
worship Goddess Parvathi for long life of Husbands as She is having
Maangalya Baagyam and could turn the poison into nectar].
On Trayodhasi(thirteenth moon day) they realised their sin of not praying
the God and pleaded for forgiveness. The pleased graceful Lord Shiva
forgave them and danced between the horns of the Nandhi (Holy Bull).
That time is called Pradhosham. Whoever Prays Lord Shiva in that time,
Lord Shiva fulfills their wishes and give them mukthi. Anoint Lord Shiva
with Love, He would give Himself!
Among the poojas performed by Shaivites to the Graceful Lord Shiva. In
Shukla Paksha (15 moon days from new moon to full moon) and Krishna
Paksha (15 moon days from full moon to new moon) the evening of the
Trayodasi (thirteenth moon day) between 4.30 pm to 6.00 p.m. is called
"Pradosham". It comes once in fifteen moon days. Pradosha time is to Pray
Lord Shiva and invoke His Blessings. Praying in this time will free us from
sins and gives Moksha (hence the name Pradosha). During Pradosha time,
a special type of circumambulating called ("Somasutra Pradakshinam)
which is elaborated in this site separately.
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Pradhosha Mahima
Pradhosha pooja is one of the most important among the poojas performed
to the Graceful Lord Shiva. In Shukla Paksha (15 moon days from New
moon to Full moon) and Krishna Paksha (15 moon days from Full moon to
New moon) the evening of the trayodasi (thirteenth moon day) between
4.30 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. is called Pradhosha. It comes once in fifteen moon
days. Pradhosha time is especially meant for praying Lord Shiva. Praying
in that time will free us from out sins and gives moksha finally (hence the
name Pradhosha). During pradoSha time a special type of
circumambulating called soma sUtra pradaxiNam(1) is done.
Pradhosha Purana:
Once Dhevas and Asuras using the serpent Vasuki and the hill Mandhara
were trying to get Amrutham (nector) from the Kseerabthi (milk ocean).
Then the terrible poison Halahalam came up. All got frightened and
pleaded to Lord Shiva for rescue. Being the peak of mercy Lord Shiva ate
that poison. Then as per His order they resumed their effort to get
Amrutham. They got it on Dhwadhasi (twelfth moon day). Without praying
and thanking the God, by whom they got Amrutham, Devas started
dancing and celebrating their victory.
On thrayodhasi (thirteenth moon day) they realised their sin of not praying
the God and pleaded for forgiveness. The pleased graceful Lord Shiva
forgave them and danced between the horns of the Nandhi (holy bull).
That time is called Pradhosham. Whoever prays Lord Shiva in that time,
Lord Shiva fulfills their wishes and give them mukthi.
During Prodhosha time anointing (Abhishekam) the Shiva deity with the
following is considered fruitful.
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Milk gives long life

Ghee gives Moksha state
Curd gives good children
Honey gives melodious voice
Rice powder frees from debts
Sugar cane juice gives good health
Panjamrutham gives wealth
Lemon removes fear of death
Sugar removes enmity
Tender coconut gives enjoyment
Cooked Rice(Annam) gives mejestic life
Sandal gives Lakshmi's grace
Bilvam and flowers can be given for Shiva pooja. Please go to Shiva temple
for every Pradhosham and live in His grace blissfully.
shivAya namah Om bhavAya namaH |
bhavAya namah Om namaH shivAya ||
How to perform somasutra pradakshinam during pradosham
First saluting the Rishabha Devar (Holy Bull or Nandi) go anti-clockwise
and salute Chandishwarar (not crossing the Gomukhi). Now return in the
clockwise manner salute Rishabham and continue clockwise till the
Gomukhi (not to cross it again). Then return in anti-clockwise direction
salute the Rishabham again and proceed towards chaNdIshar. From there
return back clockwise without worshiping Rishabham and reach the
gomukhi. Finally return back anticlockwise from there to salute
Rishabham and continue to Chandishwarar and return back to Rishabham
and worship the shiva lingam (at the altar) by viewing through the space
between the two horns of the Holy Bull. This is one Pradakshinam. Three
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such times Pradakshinam to be done. If you carefully observe the curve

traced by doing the pradakshinam is very similar to the periphery of the
crescent. Hence this way of circumambulating is called Somasutra
Pradakshinam.
Abhishekam
Shiva Abhishekam is usually performed to a Lingam representing his
manifestation as a creator of good (by destroying evil). In many temples,
one finds a vessel hung over the Lingam, that continuously drips water or
other offerings onto the Lingam in deference to Shiva's desire for
Abhisheka.
Some of the common items used for Shiva Abhisheka are
1. Curd
2. Milk
3. Honey
4. Tender Coconut Water
5. Vibhuti (holy ash)
6. Panchamruta (Curd based delicacy consisting of Panch(5) items: Milk,
Sugar, Ghee (clarified butter), Honey, Bananas)
7. Bananas
8. Sandalwood Paste
9. Ghee (Clarified butter)
Since Shiva is said to wear Nageshwara (Snake God) as an ornament
around his neck, it is said that the fragrance of Aloe (which attracts snakes)
is also a very holy item to be used for the worship of Shiva.
In contrast, it said that Lord Vishnu is Alankara Priyar (Desirous of
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ornamentation). Hence Vishnu Sthalas (places of worship of Lord Vishnu)

have elaborately carved idols of Lord Vishnu with the alankaram
(decoration ceremony) post the abhishekam, being a very elaborate ritual.
In any discussion of Hinduism, it is important to remember that these
rituals are an off shoot of the interpretation of Vedas, the holy text of
Hindus. These texts by themselves do not outline the deities or rituals for
their worship thereof.
ABISHEKA NAME - ITS EFFECTS
PANCHAGAVYAM - Removes all sings of mankind
PANCHAMRUTHAM - Gives wealth
GHEE- Gives Moksha state
MILK - Gives long life
CURD - Gives Good Children
HONEY - Melodious voice
RICE POWDER - Frees from debts
SUGAR CANE JUICE - Gives good health and removes enmity
LIME JUICE - Removes fear of death
TENDER COCONUT JUICE - Gives enjoyment and full satisfaction in life
COOCKED RICE (ANNAM) - Gives Majestic life
SANDAL PASTE - Gives Lakshmi's Grace
SUGAR - Removes enmity
Shivaratri Puja (Pooja)

Shivaratri Pooja has been given tremendous significance in Hindu
mythology. It is said that ritual worship of Lord Shiva on a Shivaratri day
pleases Lord Shiva the most. Devotees further believe that by pleasing Lord
Shankara on the auspicious Shivaratri day, a person is absolved of past sins
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and is blessed with Moksha or salvation.

Merits of Shivaratri Puja (Pooja)
According to Shiva Purana, sincere worship of Lord Shiva yields merits
including spiritual growth for the devotees. It also provides extensive
details on the right way to perform Shivratri Puja.
Shiva Purana further says that performing abhisheka of Shiva Linga with
six different dravyas including milk, yoghurt, honey, ghee, sugar and water
while chanting Sri Rudram, Chamakam and Dasa Shanthi pleases Lord
Shiva the most. According to the mythology, each of these dravya used in
the abhisheka blesses a unique quality:
Milk is for the blessing of purity and piousness.
Yogurt is for prosperity and progeny.
Honey is for sweet speech.
Ghee is for victory.
Sugar is for happiness.
Water is for purity.
Besides, worship of Lord Shiva on Shivratri is also considered to be
extremely beneficial for women. While, married women pray to Shiva for
the well being of their husbands and sons, unmarried women pray for a
husband like Shiva, who is considered to be the ideal husband.
Getting Ready for Shivaratri Puja
To perform the worship of Lord Shiva on Shivratri, devotees wake up early
and take a ritual bath, preferably in the holy waters of river Ganga. This is
followed by worship to Sun God, Vishnu and Shiva in accordance with the
purification rite observed on all-important Hindu festivals. Devotees then
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wear fresh new clothes and pay a visit to the nearest Shiva temple. As a
tradition, devotees observe a fast on a Shivaratri day. Some do not
consume even a drop of water.
Performing Maha Shivaratri Pooja
Following the method prescribed in Shiva Purana, priests perform ritual
puja of Shiva Linga every three hours all through the day and night of
Shivaratri Festival. During this pooja, chants of Om Namah Shivaya and
sounds of bells reverberate in the temple. Following the bath with milk,
yoghurt, honey, ghee, sugar and water that helps in the purification of the
soul a vermilion paste is applied on the Linga as it represents virtue. These
six items form an indispensable part of Shivaratri, be it a simple ceremony
at home or grand temple worship
After this, Bilwa leaves, which have to be a stalk with three leaves, is kept
on top of the Shivalinga to cool the hot-tempered deity. Ber or jujube fruit
is also offered to Lord Shiva, as it is symbolic of longevity and gratification
of desires. Some devotees also offer the auspicious betel leaves to Lord
Shiva marking satisfaction with worldly pleasures. Garlanding of Linga
with flowers and garlands is also a part of the ritual Shivaratri Puja.
Devotees also burn incense sticks as is said to yield wealth. Many also light
lamps to symbolize attainment of knowledge. It is said that by offering
water, hugging the Linga, lighting the diya and incense and ringing the
temple bells, devotees call into focus all their senses, making them acutely
aware of themselves and the universe to which they belong.
This ritual worship of Lord Shiva continues through the day and night of
Shivaratri. Devotees stay awake and spent the night in Shiva temples by
chanting Om Namah Shivaya and singing hymns and verses in praise of
Lord Shankar. Devotees observing vrat on Shivaratri break it only the next
morning by partaking prasad offered to Lord Shiva.
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Shiva Shlokas
The below are two of the most popular Shiva Slokas
The mantra reads (IAST transliteration):
tryambaka yajmahe sugandhi pui-vardhanam |
urvrukamiva bandhann mtyor mukya mmtt ||
In the translation of Arthur Berriedale Keith, 1914):
"OM. We worship and adore you, O three-eyed one, O Shiva. You are sweet
gladness, the fragrance of life, who nourishes us, restores our health, and
causes us to thrive. As, in due time, the stem of the cucumber weakens, and
the gourd is freed from the vine, so free us from attachment and death, and
do not withhold immortality."
Lingashtakam
Sri Lingashtakam is a popular 8-canto hymn chanted during the worship
of Lord Shiva. The lyrics are as below
Brahma Muraari Suraarchita Lingam
Nirmala Bhashita Shobhita Lingam
Janmaja Dukha Vinaashaka Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam
Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, which is adored by Brahma,
Vishnu and other Gods, which is praised by pure and holy speeches and
which destroys the cycle of births and deaths.
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Devamuni Pravaraarchita Lingam

Kaamadaham Karunaakara Lingam
Raavana Darpa Vinaashaka Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sada Shiva Lingam
Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, which is the destroyer of
desires, which the Devas and the sages worship, which is infinitely
compassionate and which subdued the pride of Raavana.
Sarva Sugandha Sulepitha Lingam
Buddhi Vivardhana Kaarana Lingam
Siddha Suraasura Vanditha Lingam
Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, which is lavishly smeared
with variegated perfumes and scents, which elevates the power of thought
and enkindles the light of discrimination, and before which the Siddhas
and Suras and Asuras prostrate.
Kanaka Mahaamani Bhushitha Lingam
Phanipathi Veshtitha Shobhitha Lingam
Daksha Suyajna Vinaashaka Lingam
Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, the destroyer of Dakshas
sacrifice, which is decorated with various ornaments, studded with
different gems and rubies and which glows with the garland of the serpent
Lord coiled around it.
Kumkuma Chandana Lepitha Lingam
Pankaja Haara Sushobhitha Lingam
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Sanchitha Paapa Vinaashaka Lingam

Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, which is smeared with
saffron and sandal paste, which is decorated with lotus garlands and which
wipes out all accumulated sins.
Devaganaarchitha Sevitha Lingam
Bhaavair Bhakti Bhirevacha Lingam
Dinakara Koti Prabhakara Lingam
Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga which is worshipped by the
multitude of Gods with genuine thoughts full of faith and devotion and
whose splendor is like that of a million suns.
Ashta Dalopari Veshtitha Lingam
Sarva Samudbhava Kaarana Lingam
Ashta Daridra Vinaashaka Lingam
Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, destroyer of all poverty and
misery in its eight aspects, which is the cause of all creation and which
stands on the eight petalled Lotus.
Suraguru Suravara Pujitha Lingam
Suravana Pushpa Sadaarchitha Lingam
Paraatparam Paramatmaka Lingam
Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga which is the Transcendent
Being and the Supreme Self, worshipped by all Suras and their preceptor
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(Brhaspathi), with innumerable flowers from the celestial gardens.
Special Mantras for Puja or Sadhana

Mantras are a useful tool to help you to improve on a particular quality or
area of life. To be best utilized, select one and use it everyday for 40 days.
While meditating, repeat the mantra to yourself for a selected number of
times - usually a multiple of 108 or for a specified period of time. (Mantra
beads are helpful for keeping track of the number of repetitions that you've
done.) Do this every day and you will feel when the mantra has become a
part of who you are. You may then find your mantra repeating itself within
your mind without any conscious instigation on your part.
Outside of meditation, repeat the mantra whenever you have time during
your day. This can be during any idle time or while doing any kind of
repetitive work that doesn't require active thinking - such as when you're
doing the dishes, taking a shower, walking, etc Put yourself to sleep at
night while repeating your mantra. Wake up with your mantra. Make it a
part of your very essence.
A mantra must connect you with the sacred. Here is a list of some useful
mantras. They are all in Sanskrit - a holy language from India. Select one
that resonates with the area of life or quality that you'd like to enhance. If
you don't know which one to select I would recommend using Om as your
first mantra.
Om
(ohm)
The greatest of all mantras it is the representation of the Supreme Being.
The past, present and the future are all included in this one sound.
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Meditation on this sacred syllable is said to satisfy every need and leads to
liberation.
Om Shanti
(ohm shahn-tee)
he peace of God.
Om mani padme hum
(ohm mah-nay pahd-may hoom)
For opening the heart center and developing compassion.
Gate gate paragate parasamgate bodhi svaha
(gah-tay gah-tay pah-rah gay-tay pah-rah-sahm gah-tay bow-dee svahhah)
To go beyond all illusion to the ultimate reality of God.
Shivo ham
(shi-voh-hum)
To awaken to one's own spirituality.
Tayata om muni muni maha munaye soha
(ta-ya-ta ohm moo-nee moo-nee moon-aye-yay so-ha)
To awaken the Buddha mind - the mind of enlightenment.
Om tare ture tuttare ture soha
(ohm ta-ray too-ray too-t-tar-ray too-ray so-ha)
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To liberate oneself from fears.

Hari om tat sat
(huh-ree ohm tut sut)
For purification and for the benefit of departed souls.
Om namo bhagavate vasu devaya
(ohm nam-o bhag-a-va-tay va-sue day-vai- ya)
12 lettered mantra. Oh infinite Lord, indweller in the heart of all beings,
unto you do I turn my consciousness. To see the God within everyone and
everything.
Ah
(ahh)
Seed mantra for manifesting thoughts into the physical world. Begin by
chanting or repeating this mantra, then visualize whatever it is you'd like to
manifest. See it clearly and then repeat the mantra again until your
visualization has been penetrated with the mantra.
Thiru Neela Kantam
(theeru nayla kan tam)
To remove current karmic conditions. We share a mantra that is very
effective in bursting and clearing karma. This mantra is "Thiru Neela
Kantam". It is pronounced TEE ROO NEELA KAHN TAHM (tee roo
neeeee la cannnn tummmm). The basic method of using the mantra is to
chant it aloud while visualizing a blue light surrounding and penetrating
the area of the throat. This includes the tonsil region and the areas around
the back of the kneck and surrounding shoulder area. Mentally focus and
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direct the sounds into the throat, penetrating the throat with the sounds.
Just keep chanting it over and over whenever you have some time.
You can take anything that is currently bothering you or some reality in
your life you would like to change and bring it into your mind and then
focus the sound on it breaking it up. This is a fantastic mantra to use if you
are feeling down or depressed, or if you are feeling anxiety and your mind
is racing and stressing you. It will clear your mind, which is really your
karma and help to bring you to a state of peace and calm.
We shared this mantra with many people who were suffering from various
negative influences both internal and external and they have always
experienced profound relief.
Om Gum Ganapataye Namah
(ohm goom gana-pa-ta-ye na-ma-ha)
To remove obstacles that are standing in the way of your progress.
Om Shrim Mahalakshmiyai Swaha
(ohm shreem maha-lak-shmee-yay swa-ha)
For prosperity and for attracting wealth of all kinds - such as friends,
family, health, etc.
Om Namah Shivaya
(ohm nah-mah shi-vay-ya)
Salutations to that which I am capable of becoming. Use this mantra to
ease your spiritual unfoldment.
Om Sri Rama Jaya Rama, Jaya, Jaya Rama
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(ohm sree ramah jah-yah ram-ah jah-yah, jah-yah ram-ah)

To enable one to live a divine life within a human body. This mantra was
used by Mahatma Gandhi for over 60 years.
Om Sharavana-bhavaya Namaha
(ohm sha-ra-van-a bha-vai-ya)
To brighten and increase the positive effects of everything in your life.
Pradosha Vrata 2011

Here are the Pradosham 2011 dates: (Note: All the dates are given as per
Indian Standard Time, IST.):
Pradosh in January 2011:
*) 1 January 2011 Pradosham on Saturday Shani Pradosh vrat
17 January 2011 Pradosh vrat on Monday Soma Pradosham
31 January, 2011 Pradosh puja on Monday Som Pradosh
Pradosh vrat in February 2011:
16 February 2011 Pradhosha Vratam on Wednesday
Pradosha puja dates in March 2011:
2 March 2011 Pradosham on Wednesday
17 March 2011 Pradosham Puja on Thursday
31 March 2011 Pradosha Pooja on Thursday
Pradosh in April 2011:
15 April 2011 Pradosh on Friday
*) 30 April 2011 Pradosh on Saturday Shani Pradosh
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Pradosh vratham in May 2011:

15 May 2011 Pradosh fasting on Sunday
30 May 2011 Soma Pradosham Pradosh on Monday
Pradosh fasting in June 2011:
13 June 2011 Som Pradosha Pradosham on Monday
28 June 2011 Pradosh fasting on Tuesday
Pradosham in July 2011:
12 July 2011 Pradosh Vratham on Tuesday
28 July 2011 Pradosha vrat on Thursday
Pradosha puja in August 2011:
11 August 2011 Pradosha on Thursday
26 August 2011 Pradosha puja on Friday
Pradosh September 2011 dates:
9 September 2011 Pradosh Vrata on Friday
25 September 2011 Pradosha puja on Sunday
Pradosh October 2011:
9 October 2011 Pradosha on Sunday
24 October 2011 Soma Pradosha Pradosh on Monday
Pradosham November 2011:
8 November 2011 Pradosh on Tuesday
23 November 2011 Pradosham on Wednesday
Pradosham in December 2011:
7 December 2011 Pradosh on Wednesday
22 December 2011 Pradosha fasting on Thursday
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Pradosha on Saturday
There are two Shani Pradosh in 2011. First one is on 1 January 2011 and
the second one is on 30 April 2011.
On 30.04.2011 - Saturday - from 30.04.2011 - 05.49 A.M to 01.05.2011 08.13 A.M - KRISHNA PAKSHA - Star: UthrattAdhi - Vaishakh krishna
Trayodasi / Chaitra Krishna Trayodasi
Pradosha on Monday
Soma Pradosh vrata or Soma Pradosham is an auspicious Pradosha vrata
which falls on Somvara (Monday). It is even more auspicious to perform
Shiva Puja on this day. In 2011, Som Pradosh comes 5 times. First two are
in January 2011, third is in May, fourth one is in June 2011, and the last
Pradosh puja will be in October 2011.
Here are Soma Pradosha 2011 dates:
17 January 2011 Soma Pradosha vrat Pradosh in Shukla Paksha in
Poush month.
31 January, 2011 Soma Pradosha puja Pradosh in Krishna Paksha of
Magh month / Poush month.
30 May 2011 Soma Pradosham Pradosh puja in Krishna paksha in
Jyeshta month / Vaishakha month.
13 June 2011 Som Pradosha Pradosh vrat in Shukla paksha of Jyeshta
month.
24 October 2011 Som Pradosha Pradosham on Dhanteras or Dhan
Trayodashi (Krishna paksha in Kartik month / Ashwin month).
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SHIVA PUJA (NATHARAJA SHIVA PUJA)

How to do Shiva Puja Articles on How to do Shiva Puja Information on
How to do Shiva Puja.
PROCESS OF SHIVA ADORATION
After taking bath, wearing neat and clean clothes, the worshipper should
make oneself sanctified. All the things for Shiv-poojan, as given before in
the list of substantial material required, should be kept ready. The
CHAUKI, on which the Shiv-Diety is to be throned should be covered by
the white cloth and then the phallus-deity be enthroned after giving it a
bath in milk, then in GANGAAJAL (water of river Gangaa) in full devotion.
In the same way, the SHIV-TALISMAN should also be placed on the
CHAUKI. Shiv-Deity, may be of any metal, stone, wood or clay. It is
convenient to have an inscribed Talisman on a copper-plate, otherwise it
can be drawn on a bark of birch tree by white sandal.
After giving throne to Lord Shiva, incense stick and the clay-lamp be
lighted. The KALASH should also be placed on the right side, filled with
water. The leaves of the wood-apple should be sanctified by giving them
wash in clean water. It is the assumption that "Raam", "Raam" is also
written on these leaves by white sandal, it is more pleasing to God Shiva.
To begin with Pooja after having seat on the Aasan infront of the Diety.
CONTEMPLATION MANTRA OF GOD GANESH

It is a well assumed and known fact in Hindu religious rites and worship of
any God, that it must be begun after paying devotional regards to Shree
Ganesh Ji first. Hence, in Shiv-Poojan too, we are to worship Lord Ganesh
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first. His deity should also be place on the CHAUKI by the right side of the
main deity. He should be given substantial offers as Arghya, unbroken rice,
flowers, niaiviaidya etc. pronouncement of Contemplation Verse, which is
as follows:
Aum sumukhashchiaikadantashcha
kapilo gajakarnak: I
Lambodarashcha vikato
Vighanaasho vinaayak: II
Dhoomrakeyturganaadyaksho
Bhaalachandro gajaanan: I
Dwaadwashayi: taani naamaani ya:
Patheychhu-nuyaadapi II
Vidyaarambhey vivaahey cha
Praveyshey nirgamey tathaa I
Sangraamey sankatashchayiva
Vighna tasya na jayatey II
Shuklaambaradharan
Deyvan shashivarn chaturabhujam I
Prasanna vadanan
Dhyaayeytsarva vighnopashaantyey II
BENEDICTION VERSE (SWASTI VAACHAN)
After Ganesh contemplation, unbroken rice and water (in meagre quantity)
should be dropped in the feet of the diety.Now the Pooja of God, Lord
Shiva is to be performed b reciting the Swasti speech.
Hari: Aum swasti na Indro vridhashrawaa: swasti na: Pooshaa

vishwaveydaa: I
Swasti nastaarakshyo arishtaneymi swasti no vrihasapatirdadhaatu II 1
II
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Aum paya: prithivvyaampaya: oshadheeshu payo

divyantariksheypayodhaa: I
Payaswatee: p-apradisha: santu mahyam II 2 II
Aum Vishnoraraatamasi Vvishno: shneyptreystho vvishno: I
syoorasi vishnordhdhuvosi vvayisan vamasi vishnaveytwaa II 3 II
Aum Agniradayvataa vaato deyv-ataa sooryodeyvataa chandramaa
deyvataa vasavo deyvetaa Rudro deyvataa-adityaa Maruto deyvataa
vvishwey deyvataa vrihasppatiraddeyveteyndro deyvataa varuno
deyvataa II 4 II
Aum dyau shaantirantariksha gwam shaanti: prithivee shaantiraap: I
shaantiroshadhaya: shaanti: vanaspataya: shaantiravishweydeyvaa I
shhantirabrihma shaanti: sarua gwam shaati: I hantireywey shaati:
saamaa shaantireydh II 5 II
Aum Vishwaani deyva sawitarduritaani paraasuva yadabhadra tanna
aasuva II
Aum shaanti: shaanti: shaanti: rabhavatu
PURIFICATION VERSE
After making Swati-Speech, one should sprinkle some water on his head
three times, reciting the Purification Verse as follows:
Aum a-pavitra: Pavitro vaa Sarvaavasthaamgato-apivaa.
Ya: smareyta pundareekaasham Sa vaahyabhantar: shuchi
EVIL SPIRITS ERADICATION-VERSE
Then Bhoot Shudhi (Eradication of Evil spirit) should be done by reciting
the following verse:
Aum apasarpantu tey bhootaa, Yey bhootaa sansthitaa.
Yey, bhootaa vighna kartaarastey, Nashyantu shivaajyayaa.
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RESOLUTION
After getting free from evil spirits the devotee should resolve as follows:
Hari: Aum tatasat I nama: parmaatmaney shree puraan
purushottamaay shree mad bhagavatey mahaapurushasya
vishnoraajyayaa pravartamaanasyaadyabrahmano dwiteeya,
praharaardhey shree shweytavaaraaha kalpey vayivaswata
manvantarey ashtaavinshatitamey kaliyugey kali pratham charney
Jamboodweepey Bharata khandey Bhaaratavarshey
aaryaavartaantargatadeyshayika punya ksheytrey shashthi
samvatsaraanaa madhyey (1) naamni samvatsarey, (2) ayaney, (3)
ritou, (4) maasey, (5) pakshey, (6) tithou, (7) nakshtrey, (8) yougey, (9)
vaasarey, (10) raashisthitey Sooryey, Chandrey, Bhaumey, Budhey,
Gurou, Shukrey, Shanou, Raahou, Keytou evam gunavishishtaayaa
tithou, (11) gotrotpanna, (12) naamni (sharmaa, varmaa, etc), aham
dharmaartha kaam, moksha heytavey shree Shiva poojan karishyey I
Note : In the above noted resolution it should be kept in mind that in place
of numbers noted in between, the worshipper shall speak, names of : (1)
Hindu samvatsar, (2) Ayan, (3) Season, (4) Month, (5) Fortnight whether
dark or bright, (6) Hindu date, (7) Constallation, (8) Yoga (9) Day, (10)
Signs in which sun, moon, mars, mercury, jupiter, venus, saturn,
dragons head head and tail are moving at the movement, (11)
familys clan, (12) worshipping person along with the sir name e.g.
Sharma, Verma etc.
INNOCATION VERSE
When devotee has taken resolution, he should recite the following verse
taking rice in his right hand for the invocation of Lord Shiva.
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Aavaahyaami Shree Shambho, Sharvvatwam Girijaapatey,

Prasannobhav Deyveysh, Namastubhyam hi Shankar.
EARTHRONEMENT VERSE
After invocation, it should be assumed that Lord Shiva has arrived, and He
should be offered the seat (Aasan), by reciting this verse
Vishweyshwar Mahaadeyva Raajraajeyshwar Priya,
Aasanandivyameeshaan, Daasyeyaanthubhyameeshuaram
FEET WASH WATER OFFERING VERSE
Now it should be assumed that the master of this universe, king of kings
has taken the seat alongwith Parwatiji, and they should be offered water to
wash their feet by reciting the following verse, and the water should be
dropped in the feet of deity.
Mahaadeyva Maheyshaan, Tribetram cha paraat-par.
Paadyam-Grihaanam-dattam, Paarwatee sahiteyshwar.
LIBATION VERSE
Believing that the God has accepted feet-wash water, He should be offered
libation, by reciting this verse.
Tri yamb-keysh sadaachaar, Jagdaadividhaayak.
Arghya Grihan deyveysh, Saamb sarvaarth daayak.
PALM-PIT WATER OFFERING
Feeling that the all powerful, master and ruler of this universe has accepted
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libation, he must be offered water to have it in the palm-pit for sipping

with the recitation of the following verse:
Tripuraantak Deenaartiharam, Shreekanth Shaashwat.
Grihaanaachaamyaneeyam cha, Pavitrodak Kalpitam
COW MILK OFFERING FOR BATH
With a deep feeling that the Great Lord, who destroyed the three cities has
sipped the palmpit water, he should be offered to have cow-milk for bath
by reciting the following verse:
Madhuram Gopaya: Punyam, Patapootam Puraskritam.
Snaanaarth Deyva deyveysh, Grihaan parmeyshwara.
CURD-BATH VERSE
With the assumption that the cow-milk presented for bath has been
accepted, curd for same purpose shall be offered, reciting this verse.
Durlabhamdivya Suswaadu Dadhi sarv priyamparam.
Tushti dampaarwateenaath, Snaanaaya pratigrihyataam.
GHEE (BUTTER-OIL) BATH VERSE
When this act is over, and it has been felt that Paarwateenath has taken
bath in curd, he is required to have the offer of butter-oil (Ghee) for further
bath.
Ghritam gavyam shuchirasnigdham, Suseyayam pushtidaayakam.
Grihaan Girijaanaath, Snaanaaya Chandrasheykhar.
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HONEY-BATH VERSE
Feeling as such that Lord Maheswar has taken bath in Ghee, a devotee is to
offer Honey for taking bath.
Madhuram mridumohaghnam, Swarabhang vinaashanam.
Mahaadeyvey Dumutsristam, Tavasnaanaya Shankar.
SUGAR-BATH VERSE
After Madhusnaam (Honey-bath) the Lord is to be offered sugar by
reciting the verse as follows:
Taapashaantimkaree sheera, Madhuraa swaad sanyuntaa.
Snaanaarth deyvadeyveysh, Sharkareyvam Pradeeyatey.
FIVE PIOUS LIQUIDS MIXTURE BATH VERSE
If Panchaamrit is ready, the devotee is not required to give cow milk, curd,
ghee, honey and sugar baths distinctly. He can offer the Lord only
Panchaamrit Bath by reciting the verse given below.
Payodadhi Ghritam Kshaodrahi sharkaraa, Mishritayi: Kritam.
Panchaamrit, Grihaaneydam, Snaanaarth Shivashankar:
PURE WATER-BATH VERSE
Now after Panchaamrit bath or bath given by Cow-milk, Curd, Ghee,
Honey and Sugar distinctly pure waters bath is to be given to Lord, by
speaking the verse as follows :
Gangaa Godaavaree Reywaa, Payoshanee Yamunaa tathaa.
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Saraswatyaadi Teerthaani, Snaanaarth pratigrihyataam.

SACRED THREAD VERSE
Now the sacred thread should be caused to make the Lord put on, speaking
this verse:
Sauvarn Raajatam Taamram, Kaarpaasasya Tathaiva, Cha.
Upbeetammyaa Dattam. Preetyarth pratigrihyataam.
After, yajyopawee, the sacred thread had been offered, clothes, perfume,
cinders, unbroken rice, flowers, wood-apple leaves, incense and lighted
clay-lamp should be submitted, reciting the following verses respectively
for distinct offers.
CLOTHES OFFERING VERSE
Vastraanipatt Koolaani, Vichitraani navaani cha.
Mayaaneetaani Deyveysh, Prasannobhav Shankar.
PERFUME OFFERING VERSE
Sarveyshwar Jagad vandya, Divyaasan samaasthita.
Gandham Grihaan Deyveysh, Chandan Pratigrihyataam.
CINDERS OFFERING VERSE
Auam triyaayusham Jagdagney:, Kashyapasya triyaayustam.
Yaddeyveyshu Triyaayoosham. Tanno-a-stu Triyaayusham.
UNBROKEN RICE OFFERING VERSE
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Akshtaanshcha Surshreyshth, Shubhraadhoonaash-ch nirmalaa.

Mayaa Niveyditaa Bhaktayaa, Grihaan Parmeyshwar.
FLOWER OFFERING VERSE
Maalyaadeeni Sungandheeni, Maalityaadeeni Vayi prabho.
Mayyaa-a-hritaani poojaarth, Pushpaani pratigrihyataam.
WOOD-APPLE LEAVES OFFERING VERSE
Vilvapatram Suvarneyn, Trishoolaakaar Meyva cha.
Mayaarpitam mahaadeyva, Bilvapatram Grihaan mey.
Trijanm Trigunaakaar, Trineytram cha Triyaayudham.
Tridalam paapa sanhaaram, bilvapatra shivaarpanam.
INCENSE OFFERING VERSE
Vanaspatirasodabhooto, Gandhaadhyo gandh uttam:.
Aadhreya: Sarvadeywaanaa, Dhoopo-a-yam pratigrihhyataam.
CLAY-LAMP OFFERING VERSE
Saajyam cha varti sanyuktam, Bahninaa yojitam mayaa.
Deepam Grihaan deyveysh, Trayilokya Timiraapah.
SWEET OFFERING VERSE
After getting submitted lighted clay-lamp, flowers etc. Naivaidya, the
sweets as food, shall be presented to the Lord by reciting this verse :
Apoopaani cha pakwaani, Mandkaavatakaani cha.
Paayasam soopmannam cha, Neivaidyampratigrihyataam.
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DRINKING WATER OFFERING VERSE

After this is over the God should be offered pure water to sip by taking it in
hand-pit. While giving water as such, one should recite the following verse
:
Paaneeyam Sheetalam, Gaangey-a Mahaduttamam.
Grihaan Paarwateenaath, Tav Preetyaaprakalpitam.
HANDWASH WATER OFFERING VERSE
When drinking water has been presented and assumed that it has been
accepted, water, to wash the hands is required to offer, which should be
given, reciting the following verse:
Karpooraadeeni Dravyaani, Sugandheeni Maheyshwara.
Grihaan Jagatnnaath, Karoddharttan heytwey.
FRUITS OFFERING VERSE
When water for hand-wash has been offered, fruits are presented.
Shankarji likes the wood-apple specially, hence along with other seasonal
fruits, wood-apple must also be offered pronouncing this verse :
Kooshmaandam Maaturlinganch, Naarikeyla phalaani cha.
Grihaan Paarwateekaant, Somasheykhar Shankar:.
BETAL BETALNUTS OFFERING VERSE
Now comes the Betal and betalnuts to be offered, which should be
presented by speaking the following verse :
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Pungeephalammah dravyam, Naagwallee dalairyutam.

Grihaan deyvadeyveysh, draakshaadeeni Sureyshwar:.
MONEY OFFERING VERSE
Now comes the offering of money gold etc. which should be offered reciting
the following verse:
Hiranyagarbh garbhastham, Heymbeej samanvitam.
Panchratanam Yathaadattam, Grihyataam Vrishabhadhwaj.
LAMP-CIRCULATING ADORATION
Now the concluding stage of adoration arrives, which shall begin by
Neeranjan, usually known as Aaratee. This is performed by the fivemouths
lighted lamp circulating upward-downward before the diety from left to
right. While accomplishing Aartee the following verse should be recited:
Agnirjyoti Ravirjyoti, Jyotirvaaraayano vibhu:.
Neeraajayaami Deyveysham, Panchdeepey Sureyshwar:.
FLOWER OFFERING
After aartee, flower-offering i.e., handful flowers in both hands joined
together should be submitted in the feet of diety by reciting this verse :
Hara vishwakhilaadhaaram, Niraaddhaaram Niraashra-ya:.
Pushpaanjali grihaaneysh, Someyshwar Namostutey.
SALUTATION VERSE
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Then salutation comes to be submitted. It should be done by bowing head

in the feet of Maheshwar reciting this verse.
Heytwey jagataameyva, Sansaaraarnavaseytawey.
Prabhwey Sarvavighnaanaam, Saadaram Guhwey nama:.
CIRCULATIVE MOVEMENT VERSE
Then by moving around the diety from left to right, adoration process
comes to the end. When moving as such the following verse should be
spoken.
Yaani Kaani Paapaani, Janmaantar kritaani cha.
Taani Taani Vinashyanti, Pradakshinaa padey padey.
Before and after Shree Shiva Adoration one should go in meditation
reciting these verses:
Dhyaayeynnityam Sureysham, Yatigatimadidam Yogkaadhaarameyka.

Maandhaataadi Prabhaava, Nigamajanijushaa
Dhyaanadhaaraavagamyam,
Somam sorhaarameeshamdharani, Survar yaanchayaa Shankaram tam.
Bhaktyudreykaaya vargam kalyati, Vidushaam Yatkripaa tanhi
Shambhum.
Bandhook Sannibham Deyvam Trinetram Chandrasheykharam,
Trishooldharrinam Deyvam. Chaaruhaas sunirmalam,
Kapaal dhaarinam Deyvam Vardaabhayahastkam. Umayaa sahitam
Shambundhyaayeytsomeyswaram sadaa.
Saanandmaanand baney. Basantmaanandkandam hat paapabrindam,
Vaaraanaseenaathmanaath naatham, Shree Vishwanaatham sharan
prapadyey.
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After adorations and contemptation, a devotee should beg pardon for any
mistake, if that might have been due to negligence or otherwise by reciting
the following verse :
Aawaahanam na jaanami, Na Jaanaami tavaarchanam.
Poojaa Chaiv na Janaamikshamaswa, Parmeyshwara.
SHREE RUDRAASHTAK STROTRAM
Namaamee Shameeshaan Nirvaanroopam, Vibhun vyaapkam brahm
veydaswaroopam.
Nijam-nirgunam Nirvikalpam Nireeham,
Chidaakaashamaakaasanvaasham bhajeham II1II
Niraakaaram ounkaarmoonlam Tureeyam, Giraa jyaan
goteetameesham Gireesham.
Karaal mahaakaal kaalam kripaalam, Gunaagaar sansaar paaram
nato-a-ham II2II
Tushaaraadri Sankaash Gauram Gambheeram, Manobhoot koti prabhaa
shree shareeram.
Sphuranmauli kallolinee chaaru gangaa, Lasad bhaal baaleyndu kanthey
Bhujangaa. II3II
Chalatkundlam suubhra neytram vishaalam, Prasannaanam
Neelakantham dayaalam.
Mrigaadheesh charmaambaram mundamaalam. Priyam shankaram
sarvanaatham bhajaami II4II
Prachandam prakastham pragalbham pareysham. Akhandam ajam
bhaanu koti prakaasham,
Trishoolam Nirmoolam Shoolapaanim. Bhajeya-ham bhavaaneepati
bhaava-gamyam. II5II
Kalaateet Kalyaan Kalpaantkaaree. Sadaa Satchid-aa nand Dataa
puraaree, Chindanand Sandoh Mohaapahaari, Praseed: Praseed:
Prabho man-mathaaree II6II
Na-yaavad umaanaath paadaar vindam. Bhajanteeha parey vaa na
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raanaam,
Nataa vatsukham shaanti-santaap-naasham. Praseed: prabho
sarvbhootaadi vaasam II7II
Na Jaanaami Yogam Japam Naiv Poojaam. Nato a-ham saddaa
sarvadaa shambhu tubhyam,
Jaraa Janm Du: Khaough taatapya-maanam. Prabho paahi
Aapannmaameesh shambho II8II
Rudraastak Midam Proktam. Vipreyn haratoshyey,
Yey pathanti paraa bhaktayaa. Teyshaam Shambhu Praseedati.
Om Namah Shivaya! Mahadevaya!
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