Mumbai: In the Hindu tradition, Sawan Shivratri holds profound significance, especially when it comes to performing Rudrabhishek of Lord Shiva. This ritual is considered crucial as it is believed to alleviate various troubles in married life through dedicated worship, meditation, and fasting on this auspicious day. The merit gained from performing Rudrabhishek with proper rituals is said to be doubled, enhancing both happiness and prosperity for devotees.
This year, Sawan Shivratri aligns with the highly auspicious Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga. Couples who engage in the worship of the Shiva family during this favourable yoga are expected to experience increased mutual love and marital joy, contributing to a prosperous home environment. The special merit of performing Rudrabhishek during this period is believed to be significant.
Sawan Shivratri Char Pahar timings
Sawan Shivratri Tithi: Begins on August 2 at 3:26 PM and concludes on August 3 at 3:50 PM.
First Prahar Pooja: August 2, from 7:11 PM to 9:49 PM.
Second Prahar Pooja: August 2, from 9:49 PM to August 3, 12:27 AM.
Third Prahar Pooja: August 3, from 12:27 AM to 3:06 AM.
Fourth Prahar Pooja: August 3, from 3:06 AM to 5:44 AM.
Shivratri Vrat Parana: August 3, from 5:44 AM to 3:49 PM.
Nishita Kal Pooja: August 3, from 12:06 AM to 12:49 AM.
Devotees will have a limited window of 42 minutes to perform Rudrabhishek on Sawan Shivratri.
Rudrabhishek Procedure
On August 2, after an evening bath, begin by meditating on Lord Ganesha.
Contemplate Lord Shiva, Parvati, and all deities, including the nine planets, and resolve to perform Rudrabhishek.
Prepare a Shivling from clay and place it on a platform facing north.
The person performing Rudrabhishek should face the east.
First, bathe the Shivling with Ganga water. Follow this with an abhishek using sugarcane juice, raw cow’s milk, honey, ghee, and sugar.
Before and after each offering, pour pure water or Ganga water over the Shivling.
Offer Bilva leaves, bhang, dhatura, akshat, shami flowers and leaves, white sandalwood, rice grains, black sesame seeds, fruits, sweets, kaner, kalawa, and white flowers.
Worship the Shiva family along with all deities and offer prasad.
Conclude with a heartfelt aarti of Lord Shiva and offer a prayer for forgiveness.
Collect the water or other liquids used in Rudrabhishek, sprinkle it around the home and on all individuals, and accept it as prasad.
It is considered highly auspicious to have Rudrabhishek performed by a learned priest. However, devotees may also complete the ritual by reciting Rudrashtakshari themselves. Additionally, lighting lamps in temples or near rivers on Sawan Shivratri is believed to bring prosperity. As long as the lamp burns during Sawan, Lord Shiva is thought to be present, fulfilling devotees’ wishes and removing all troubles.
Sawan Shivratri Char Pahar puja timings: Celebrate the divine union of Shiva and Parvati with our comprehensive guide to Sawan Shivratri 2024. Unveil the auspicious Char Pahara Puja timings and learn the step-by-step Rudrabhishek procedure to seek blessings from Lord Shiva. Spirituality Lifestyle News -Fashion Trends, Beauty Tips, Celebrity Party News, Relationship advice, Travel and Food Tips
