To worship Shiva Lingam at home and perform Rudraabhishek on Shivaratri

Shivaratri Special ~


To worship Shiva Lingam at home and perform Rudraabhishek on Shivaratri or any other day like Trayodashi. Start with Hymns praising Lord Shiva or the mantra ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ to create a mood for worship. Then, the devotee sits in front of the Lingam and blows conch. First it is the Panchamrita abhisheka - the libation of five holy liquids over the lingam. It consists of any five of the following – water from river Ganga, honey, sugarcane juice, milk, yogurt, sugar, ghee. While pouring the liquid, Om Namah Shivaya is uttered. After the Panchamrita Abhisheka, the Lingam is cleaned with Ganga jal. After this the lingam is smeared with sandalwood paste and is decorated with flowers. Water and sandalwood paste is used to keep the lingam cool, as Poison during Samudra Manthan Had burnt Shivas throat. In Shiva temples, cooling liquid constantly drops from pot hung above the Lingam. Offer sweets, coconut and fruits to the Lord after Abhishek. Camphor and incense are lit and Aarti is sung. White ash (vibhuti) is rubbed on the forehead. Finally Fruits, sweets and coconut are distributed as ‘prasad.’
Har Har Mahadev Shambhu Kashi Vishwanath Gange!!