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Laghu Rudra Abhishek in Bhimashankar is a ritual done for worshipping Lord Shiva where chanting of mantras is done. In this ritual, Panchamrut (milk, curd, honey, ghee and sugar), is offered to the Shivling. This offering represents the devotees' devotion to Shivji.

Maha Puja in Bhimashankar is a ritual involving the worship of the deity. The word "Maha" means great and "Puja" means worship. Several prayers and mantras are chanted offering various items like flowers, fruits, sweets, etc. The Mahapuja has mainly three pujas or step covers i.e. Shodosopchar puja, Panchamrut Puja and Rudra Lesson. Shodosopchar Puja is the Puja of 16 Mantras mentioned in Purushsukta. Puja is performed by this 16 Mantra.

Rudra Abhishek in Bhimashankar is a significant and sacred Vedic ritual performed to get the blessings of Lord Shiva. This puja includes the bathing of Lord Shiva along with chanting of mantras with items like Panchamrit, Milk and other sacred items. It is believed that doing this puja helps in making Lord Shiva happy.

Abhishek Puja in Bhimashankar is a Hindu ritual where water is offered with other items on the lingam. The puja is mostly performed in the temples. During the puja various mantras are also chanted and prayers are done. Jal Abhishek is performed to invoke the blessings of Rudra the form of Lord Shiva.

Panchopchar Puja in Bhimashankar is a ritual of expressing devotion and seeking blessing where five elements are worshipped on the Shivlings. All these five things have their importance. These five elements are Gandha - sandalwood, Pushpa - flowers, Dhupa - incense, Dipa - Lamp, Naivedhya - food and water. Panchopchar ritual is done on special occasions like festivals.