Shivratri Puja

Shiva Puja and Shiva Mantras for Daily Worship

Lord Shiva is also known as Mahadev, Bholenath. According to the mythologies, this world was created by Lord Shiva. It is believed that worshiping Lord Shiva is auspicious. The aim of Shiva Puja is to prepare the body and mind to get the blessings of Lord Shiva. Here, you will know the mantras and the rules for Shiva worship.

Purpose of Shiva Puja

The purpose of Shiva Puja and fasting is to prepare the body and mind to get the blessings of Lord Shiva. Shiva Puja, night vigil and fasting are the three key aspects of Shiva worship.  The worship of Shiva is quite diverse. One can worship a Shiva Statue or Lingam. However, according to Shiva Purana, worshiping Shiva in the form of infinite column or Shiva-Lingam is considered to be more virtues than worshipping the form of statue. Here, we discussed some of the basic rules for the Shiva Worship daily as well as during Shivaratri.

Shiva Abhisheka

Shiva – Lingam is the subtle form of Lord Shiva. It is Aadi and Anantha, which means eternal and infinite. The worship rituals are explained both in Skanda Purana and the Shiva Purana. 

Shiva loves Abhisheka, which is the way to offer holy water to Shiva.… Read more..