Prarthiv Shivling Pooja (108 Shivlings)

1. 1

   Preparation of Shivlings

   Pure clay is collected, purified, and 108 small Shivlings are meticulously crafted by hand while chanting sacred mantras, ensuring each one is imbued with divine energy.

2. 2

   Sankalp and Invocation

   The devotee takes a Sankalp, stating the purpose of the puja. Lord Shiva and other deities are invoked into the Prarthiv Shivlings.

3. 3

   Abhishekam to Each Shivling

   Each of the 108 Prarthiv Shivlings is individually bathed with sacred substances like milk, water, honey, ghee, curd, and sugarcane juice, along with the chanting of Shiva mantras (e.g., Om Namah Shivaya).

4. 4

   Archana and Offerings

   Flowers, Bel Patra (Bilva leaves), Akshat, sandalwood paste, and other traditional offerings are made to each Shivling.

5. 5

   Mantra Japa and Havan (Optional)

   Further chanting of Shiva Moola Mantras is performed. A small Havan may also be conducted with offerings to intensify the puja's effects.

6. 6

   Visarjan (Immersion)

   After the puja, the clay Shivlings are reverently immersed in a clean body of water (river, pond), symbolizing the return of the divine energy to its source and offering liberation to the devotee.

7. 7

   Aarti and Prasad Distribution

   The puja concludes with a ceremonial Aarti and distribution of sanctified Prasad.

• Hand-crafting of 108 Shivlings, symbolizing deep devotion.
• Individual Abhishekam and Archana for each Shivling.
• Potent for removing specific karmic blocks and ancestral doshas.
• Performance by experienced priests ensuring Vedic accuracy.
• Focus on spiritual purification and fulfillment of desires.
• Symbolic immersion (Visarjan) for liberation.

• Shravan Maas (the entire month is highly auspicious).
• Maha Shivaratri and Pradosh Vrat days.
• Every Monday, especially during Shravan.
• During specific Nakshatras associated with Lord Shiva.
• Consultation for personalized muhurat.

Performing this puja during these periods enhances its spiritual potency.

Chanting these mantras during the crafting and worship of Shivlings purifies the mind and deepens devotion.

• Pure and sacred clay
• Milk, curd, honey, ghee, sugarcane juice, Gangajal
• Bel Patra (Bilva leaves), Datura flowers
• Akshat (rice grains), sandalwood paste, Kumkum
• Various types of flowers and garlands
• Incense sticks and Diya (lamp)
• Sweets, fruits, and panchamrit
• Clean water for immersion (Visarjan)