Shivling connects a devotee with the Supreme Being – Lord Shiva. Shiva cannot be described but still we say he is without a beginning and an end and is without a form. It is difficult for us, humans, to understand this formless nature. The lingam is the symbol of Lord Shiva, the performance of puja helps to connect and understand Lord Shiva and his energy. Each Lingam puja, step by step, takes the devotee to the eternal truth, that all of us are part of the Supreme Being, we all are connected, we all are One. Shivling Puja At Home […]
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Shiva Abhishekam and Benefits of Each Offering
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 desire for Abhisheka. Milk Abhishekam Gives long life, for progeny, to ward off snake, curse etc, Turmeric Abhishekam For healing, recovery from diseases, and matrimony. Honey Abhishekam removes all sorrows and problems in life,to get melodious voice, enhancement of music talents Ghee Abhishekam financial prosperity, to get rid of all illness, Gives Moksha state Curd Abhishekam […]
Read moreHonor Lord Shiva on Mondays by Shivling & Performing Shiva Abhishek to Overcome Hardships
May Lord Shiva bless all beings! Mondays are seen as a favorable day to offer prayers to Lord Shiva. If you have been facing troubles and have been struggling your way through life, then you should pray to Lord Shiva on Mondays and perform Shiva Abhishek to appeal to him. If you regularly perform Shiva Abhishek with a clean heart, you will see the positive results yourself. It is believed that Lord Shiva is the happiest around water. This is one of the reasons why in temples a vessel is hung over the lingam from which water keeps dripping out. You […]
Read moreMahaShivRatri a Magic Night to Ask for Help From Shiva and to be Heard by Him
In 2022 Maha Shivratri will be celebrated on the night of February 28. 2023 February 18 2024 March 8 2025 February 25 MahaShivRatri is one of the most significant Hindu festivals that celebrate the convergence of Lord Shiva and Goddess Shakti. Maha Shivaratri is the night when Shiva is said to have performed the Tandava Nritya, or the dance of primordial creation, preservation and destruction. Maha Shivratri is observed to mark a remembrance of overcoming darkness and ignorance in life and the world. Unlike most festivals, it is celebrated at night.. Shivaratri is also when Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva […]
Read moreHuman Transformation and the Role of Lord Shiva
There is an unknown and mysterious energy that is all us. Scientists of the West have not been able to give it a name, yet. However, saints of yogi have called this energy Shiva. Shiva is the energy giving life to all living. We are walking, eating, breathing and existing day-to-day because of Shiva. Shiva energy drives living beings as well as resides in non-living things. Shiva is the Eternal and Infinite Space of the Universes, the space between everything and nothing, what people call emptiness, the emptiness of which does not exist .. Emptiness, Eternal and Infinite space is […]
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