How To Conduct Puja To Lord Shiva
Foreword |
The scriptures tell us that in this modern age, the easiest path to the Godhead is through Bhakti Yoga, the Yoga of devotion.
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Preface |
Worshipping ought to be a personal experience. At the philosophical level, the object of worship is worship itself.
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Introduction |
Shiva is one of the Hindu trinity that comprises the creator Brahma, the protector Mahaavishnu, and the godhead Shiva whose primary.
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Preparation |
First and foremost begin with cleansing, i.e. clean the area where the altar is to be set up. This should face the eastern direction if possible
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Altar Set Up |
The Altar which we need to set during the puja to God Shiva deals at here.
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Prayers To Ganapati |
Before starting the puja proper, it is essential to contemplate Mahaganapati to assure ourselves that no obstacles interfere with a smooth.
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Shuddhi (Cleaning) |
In order to assure ourselves that any and all evil tendencies are removed from the worship room, we start with a prayer to Shiva.
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Prayer |
Naagendra haaraaya thriloochanaaya bhasmaangadhaaraaya maheshwaraaya
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Upachaaraas |
Now we are ready to invoke Shiva and offer Upachaaraas (reception with reverence). With folded hands,
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Pradakshina |
Now stand up and do a pradakshina (circumambulation) turning three times in a circle to your right.
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Conclusion |
Now the Puja can be completed with an aarati. Om jayajagadeeshahare is recommended. If ashtoththara is to be ....
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List Of Materials Needed |
The Material which we should have before conducting Puja are listed here.
Picture of Shiva, Table, bench or box, Two stainless steel or silver vessels....
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Acknowledgement |
I want to thank my wife Kamla, and my brother Chi. A. V. Narasimhan of Bangalore..
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