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Can we do shivling Abhishek in evening?
Yes. Shiva Abhishek can be done in the evenings. Temples in South India, Tamilnadu especially, performs Abhishek 4 times in the day – Mornings (~7–8am), Afternoon (~12noon), Evenings (~4–5pm) and Night (~8pm).
Can we do Shiv Abhishek at home?
To perform the Abhishekam at home, you would need a Shiva Linga made of Pancha Dhatu or Ashta Dhatu or Brass. Respectfully place the Shiva Linga on a brass or copper plate on the altar in your house. Begin the abhishekam by offering water. You may use the Udrani (spoon of the pancha patra for offering the items.
Can Rudrabhishek be done in the evening?
Rudrabhishekha is performed in the morning as well as evening. One priest will be designated to you and he will help you perform the pooja.
In which direction should we keep Shivling at home?
It is auspicious to put a picture of Lord Shiva in the North direction of your house. Vastu Shastra lays out the reason and states that North is the favorite direction of Lord Shiva and it is the place where his abode i.e. Mount Kailash lies.
In which direction should we keep shivling at home?
At what time we should do pooja in evening?
Avoid pooja until 4 pm as it is Narayana time when one offers offerings to ancestors ( various people & places according to their ancestors). You may light a lamp after 5 pm and do pooja.
What is Shivling Abhishek and why do we do it?
Shivling Abhishek is done for the Lingam which is the representation of Shiva, the destroyer of evil and creator of a fulfilling life. In various temples across the country, people hang vessel field with water or milk or other materials, over the Shiva Lingam.
Can I keep a Shivling on its own?
The Shivling should not be kept on its own. Don’t ever offer Tulsi leaves to the Shivling. Always offer only Bael leaves to Lord Shiva as it is considered to be auspicious. Everyday, after bathing, make sure that you apply a sandalwood tilak on the Shivling.
How to please Lord Shiva with Panchamrut Abhishek?
Panchamrut Abhishek basically is the best way for pleasing Lord Shiva. In the present time, the Abhisheka offred to Lord Shiva is referred to as Rudra Abhishek which is believed to be a method which helps in fulfilling all the desires of the devotees. The name comes from the name of Lord Shiva, Rudra.
Why do we do Shiva Abhishekam on Monday?
If you do Shiva Abhishekam with Rudra Paath in the name of a person suffering from any disease he will be soon freed from that disease. Incurable diseases are cured by Abhishekam. Abhishekam bestows health, wealth, prosperity, progeny, etc. Shiva Abhishekam on Monday is most auspicious.