MODES OF SIVA PUJA

Scriptures elaborated their benefits in such terms that ardent devotees visit the temples to witness the elaborate ritualistic offerings made to the chanting of mantras etc. Normally, at the end the prasad is distributed to the devotees who receive it with infinite satisfaction deeming it as a God-sent great fortune. The archamurtis  too exercise their whims and fancies with regard to this  performance as it were; for, some archamurthis are contented with only a simple type of abhishek, and if it is offered, they bless the sevarthis munificently. A few  examples bring home the truth and their efficacy. 

The Dandayudhapani temple is noted for the offering Panchamritabhishek to the Moolavar - Muruga. Though there are others entailing less expenditure and time saving also, the devotees offer only this, spending hundreds. And on this august occasion, their entire family along wit kith and kin visit to partake the blessings. On successful completion, they heave long signs of relief, indicating their inner satisfaction, reflecting the confidence they have gained to face the challenges. And feel that their bodies are anointed with nectar making them invulnerable. Well, belief gives relief and fuels the machine to run smooth and cover miles more with divine power than the actual fuel power, they aver. God in His infinite mercy devises schemes infinite to turn the bhaktas more righteous by spending a  few hours in His sannidhi, listening to His glories. Yet, man maintaining status quo - selfish pursuits, sinful manoeuvres etc. etc. etc. continues ... They will not totally subdued. Can the dog's tail be straightened ever?

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