Temple Darshan, Pooja and Sevas Information Infoirmation Website To achieve their desires for Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha, many of our deities, including Rama, Vishnu, Brahma, and Indra, accomplished the Shiva Linga Pratishta. Everyone has accepted this process, and it has turned into a ritual. No matter their age, anyone can perform prishta. Karthika Masam is highly preferred for such pujas.
The steps to follow to perform Shiva Linga Danam are
- After Linga Danam and Pratishtha, pujas should be performed regularly. Various sevas offerings with Snana, Dhupa, Deepa, and Naivedya are the primary objectives of this puja.
- Sacred water will be used for the Rudrabhishekam ritual.
- Regular sevas and abhishekas shall be offered to Shiva Linga.
- The blessings of Shiva shall always be with the performer of Linga Danam and their entire family.
- Shiva, who creates, guards, and changes all that exists, is the universe’s father.
- Reciting Om Namashivaya maintains mental balance and removes sadness.
Shiva Linga Pratishta Procedure
- Shivatmika Lingas are usually carved in stone, though they may also be adorned in gold, silver, copper, etc.
- The Sutra and Vedi must be followed for the Linga to be built.
- Since Maheswara is the Linga and Uma Devi is the Vedi of the Shiva Linga, the Linga and the Vedi should be put together.
- The bottom portion of the Shiva Linga represents Brahma, the middle part represents Vishnu, and the upper part represents Maheswara.
- As a result, establishing the Linga, Upahaara, Gandha, Dhupa, Deepa, Snaana, Havana, Bali, Stotra, Mantra, and periodical pujas should be done with great devotion.
- Perfect completion of the Linga Pratishtha is required after covering it with “Kusha” and “Vastra.”
- In addition to reciting Rudra Mantras, one must perform “Abhisheka” by using sacred waters that have been pre-deposited in “Kalasas.”. Chandana, Bhasma Lepana, Dhupa-Deepa, Naivedya, and other “Upachaaraas” are then offered for five days, three days, or at least one day and night, along with Vedaadhyayanaas, as well as Nritya-Vaadana, Taala-Veena, and Stutis, which should be performed with devotion and dedication.
- The Karta must arrange “Nava Kundaas,” which can be nine Kundas, five Kundas, or at least one; it must also perform “Nyaasa,” face east, and recite Shiva Gayatri, which is Tatpurushaaya Vidmahey Maha Devaaya Dhimahi Tanno Rudrah Prachodayaat, or Pancha Vaktraayaaya Vidmahey Sahasraakshaaya Mahadevaaya Dhimahi Tanno Rudrah Prachodayaat, or at least by Pranavanaada of AUM
- Every kumbha should have new vastras decorating it, along with gold, silver, and ratnas. Shiva Linga can be blessed with sacred water from the Shiva Kumbhas by repeating the Gayatri Mantra
Shiva Linga Pratishta Benefits
- To ensure liberation from “Punarjanma,” or rebirth, Shiva Loka Prapti.
- Aayuraarogya Ishwarya Kirti in the present life or the continuous life, and Shivaloka Prapti in the afterlife.
- Mental peace
- Positive energy
- Protection of the family from all bad evils
- Longevity and good health
Puja dress code
Gents: dhoti (white) and shirt, or kurta and pyjama.
Ladies: Saree or Salwar Kameez (with Pallu Compulsory).
All pilgrims are requested not to wear clothes such as T-shirts, jeans, etc., as the same is strictly prohibited irrespective of any age group.
Linga Pratishta might cost Rs. 35000 to Rs. 75000, which varies with the Shiva Linga size.