What is needed for abhishekam?
To perform the Abhishekam at home, you would need a Shiva Linga made of Pancha Dhatu or Ashta Dhatu or Brass. You may also place the idol of Nandi in front of the Linga. It is also essential to offer your salutations to Nandi, the vehicle or vahana of Lord Shiva. Light an oil lamp.
How many types of Abhishekam are there?
There are four classes of abhiseka, each being associated with one of the four Tantras. They are master consecration, secret consecration, knowledge of prajna, and the fourth consecration.
Why Abhishekam is performed?
Abhishekam is a process to get into meditation, the way the water flows, similarly, knowledge flows into the mind. This is not done for Shiva, this is done for ourselves; to meditate. When we do Rudra Abhishekam everybody gets a good meditative experience.
Can we do abhishekam at home?
Find an open, uncluttered area of your home to arrange a small table or nightstand, which serves as the platform for the abhishekam ritual. You can cover the table with a special cloth or covering, or leave it bare. The table doesn’t need to be large, but it should be able to fit your lingam, as well as any offerings.
Which flower is not allowed in Shiva Puja?
Kewda and Champa flowers are believed to be cursed by Lord Shiva. Hence, you should never offer him these flowers. Anything offered to Shiv Ji is considered as nirmalaya and therefore unfit to be consumed.
Can we do Rudrabhishek in the evening?
Rudrabhishekha is performed in the morning as well as evening. One priest will be designated to you and he will help you perform the pooja.
What is the meaning of Abhishekam?
Abhishekam is a Sanskrit word meaning “sprinkling” or “wetting,” and refers to the Hindu ritual of pouring water or other sacred substances on a statue of a deity while also chanting mantras.
Where does the great abhishekam take place?
Abhishekam of Shree Balaji is performed each month on Shravana Nakshatra at Shree Balaji Temple, Mumbai. During the Abhishekam, the idol of Lord Venkateshwara is offered arghyam, padhvam, etc., followed by the application of scented oil (attar) on Shree Balaji.
When should we do abhishekam?
Lord Shiva was said to have swallowed poison emanating from the churning of the ocean, after which he put the Moon on his head to cool it, so it is auspicious to do this ritual on Moon-ruled Mondays. You can also do Abhishekam on Pradosham days.
Why is Tulasi not offered to Shiva?
According to a story in Shiva Purana, there was a demon named Jalandar. The evil demon was blessed with a boon that empowered him until his wife, Vrinda, lost her sanctity. Because Vrinda knew that Lord Shiva killed her husband, she refused to worship him. And hence, basil or tulsi leaves are not offered to Lord Shiva.
Why is milk offered to Shiva?
In order to calm Shiva, he is offered soothing ingredients like milk and honey. To soothe his throat, ingredients like honey, milk and curd are offered on the shivling. There is also a reason why people stay awake on Shivratri. After Lord Shiva drank the venom, gods were advised to keep him awake during the night.
What is Rudra Abhishekam?
On the occasion of Maha Shivratri, devotees offer ‘Rudra-Abhishek’ or special ordination to the Shivling where they bathe the ‘Shivling’ with different substances and each of them has a specific significance. Devotees use water, curd, sugarcane syrup, milk, honey and other things for ‘Rudra-Abhishek.