Puja Samagri for Maha Shivratri
Maha Shivratri is an auspicious Hindu festival which is celebrated with utmost zeal in reverence to Lord Shiva. The word Maha Shivratri in Sanskrit means the great night of Lord Shiva, and it is celebrated annually. The festival of Maha Shivratri is celebrated for one day and one night. According to the Vedas, during the Maha Shivrati, the planets are positioned in the most favourable position, which results in generating universal spiritual energy. Thus, conducting the Maha Shivratri Puja during this period benefits an individual immensely. It is believed that all the prayers which are done with a pure heart and good intentions are answered on this auspicious night.
About Mahashivratri Auspicious Times in 2024
Maha Shivaratri on Friday, March 8, 2024
Nishita Kaal Puja Time
- 12:07 AM to 12:56 AM, Mar 09
Duration
- 00 Hours 49 Mins
On 9th Mar, Shivaratri Parana Time
- 06:37 AM to 03:29 PM
Ratri First Prahar Puja Time
- 06:25 PM to 09:28 PM
Ratri Second Prahar Puja Time
- 09:28 PM to 12:31 AM, Mar 09
Ratri Third Prahar Puja Time
- 12:31 AM to 03:34 AM, Mar 09
Ratri Fourth Prahar Puja Time
- 03:34 AM to 06:37 AM, Mar 09
Chaturdashi Tithi Begins
- 09:57 PM on Mar 08, 2024
Chaturdashi Tithi Ends
- 06:17 PM on Mar 09, 2024
Spiritual significance of Shivlingam Abhishek
The holy union of the soul is symbolized through Shiva Linga. Conducting Abhishek makes one get closer to the Supreme and helps the devotee to realize the true inner Guru, which is the Self. The ritual of Abhishek benefits the devotee abundantly. It cleanses all negativities, vrittis, definitions, limiting beliefs, and illusions of the devotee. The worshipper realizes his union with the Paramatma and thus gets closer to the Self. The root cause of suffering is caused due to the separation of the Atma from the Paramatma. Every item of the Rudra Abhishek carries a deep meaning and significance.
Significance of Puja
Puja is a medium that helps us to connect with the Supreme. There are specific rituals and an order in which a puja needs to be performed. Every puja samagri or offerings which are used in the puja ceremony hold immense significance and carries a vibe and energy with it. No vidhi (ritual) in a Puja ceremony can be completed if any of the puja samagri are missing. Hence, it is very important to use authentic, superior quality and fine samagri for Puja. Each of the puja offerings holds immense significance. Given below is the list of Puja offerings along with its significance.
Shiv Puja Kit
Honey
Honey is an organic antioxidant which has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It also contains natural glucose and carbohydrates that are essential for health and increases vitality. Thus, honey is offered to have a good and healthy life.
Bhasma
Bhasma denotes detachment. It detaches an individual from the material world and thus helps one to recognise the true self.
Sandalwood Paste
The fragrance of Sandalwood signifies purity, righteousness and morality. Thus, applying sandalwood paste on Shiv Linga is believed to lead the devotee on a righteous path and fill his life with divine fragrance.
Ghee
Ghee signifies victory. It is believed that Ghee helps one to attain moksha, and brings us closer to our inner self.
Gingelly Oil
Gingelly Oil wards off negativity and evil spirits. Offering this oil is believed to liberate an individual from all the sufferings and problems he/she has been facing for over a period of time. Gingelly Oil is also known to eliminate bad karmas of the past.
The holy water Gangajal purifies our body and washes away all our sins. Hence Gangajal is offered to Lord Shiva.
Datura fruit
The Datura fruit is the favourite of Lord Shiva. This fruit is said to absorb all the negativity. Hence devotees offer Datura fruit to Lord Shiva in order to ward off all negativity from their life.
Bel Patra or Bilva leaves
Bel Patra or Bilva leaves denote the surrendering of the three Gunas namely Sattva, Rajas and Tamas
Theertha Abhishek Powder
Theertha powder is blend of natural and fragrant herbs. Bathing Shivalingam with this powder helps create a positive atmosphere with its divine fragrance, thus signifying cleansing of one’s vices and limitations.
Elaichi Cardamom Mala
Cardamom symbolizes the Yoni base of Shivalingam, which represents Goddess Shakti, the feminine creative power. Offering Cardamom mala to Shivalingam helps bring happiness, and materialistic pleasures and helps fulfill desires.
Clove Laung Mala
Clove signifies the divine blessings of Lord Shiva. Offering clove to Shivalingam is believed to eliminate the sufferings of a person and help cure serious ailments and illnesses.
Vetiver Khus Khus Mala
The sweet fragrance of Khus (Vetiver) represents prosperity and love. Khus mala, when sprinkled with water and offered to Shivalingam, it emits a divine and relaxing fragrance which inspires harmony, grounding and calmness.
Coconut
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Coconut is believed to purify all the senses. Hence coconut is offered to purify the senses, body and mind.
Curd
Yogurt is offered to Shiv Linga and it is believed that offering curd to Lord Shiva appeases Him and He, in turn, blesses His devotees with prosperity and progeny.
Sugar
Sugar is offered to Shiv Linga as it is believed to fill the devotee's life with sweetness and happiness.
Bhang
Bhang is a favourite drink of Lord Shiva. Offering Bhang pleases Lord Shiva
Milk
Milk is offered to Lord Shiva during the Rudra Abhishek on Maha Shivratri. Milk is believed to be pure. Hence, milk is poured on the Shiv Linga. Holy bathing or offering milk to Shiv Linga is an act that denotes the purification of soul.
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