Pandit Pawan Kukreti

Ganga Puja is a religious ritual that involves the worship of the sacred river Ganga. The Ganga River is considered a holy river and it is believed that taking a dip in the Ganga will purify your soul. This puja is performed on the ghat of Ganga. The worship of Maa Ganga is one of the most important rituals in Hinduism. It is believed that Maa Ganga has the power to wash away any sin of any person. Performing this puja in Rishikesh has a significant value.

The word 'Rudrashtadhyayi' is a combination of two words: 'Rudra,' a fierce and powerful form of Lord Shiva, and 'Ashtadhyayi,' which refers to eight chapters dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is believed that the Rudrashtadhyayi is part of the Yajurveda. The mantras of the Rudrashtadhyayi are divided into eight chapters, with each chapter containing several mantras to please Lord Shiva and seek his blessings. This puja involves offering sacred liquids and chanting mantras. Performing Rudrabhishek with the Rudrashtadhyayi puja helps to please Lord Shiva.

Lord Shiva has many names like Shambhu, Mahadev, Shankar, and Neelkanth. 'Rudra' is one of the famous names of Lord Shiva. Rudrabhishek puja is a ritual dedicated to Lord Shiva. In this ritual, God Mahadev is worshipped in his Rudra form. The Rudra form of Lord Shiva represents his fierce and powerful aspect. The term 'Rudra' symbolizes Lord Shiva in his fierce form, and 'Abhishek' refers to offering. Rudrabhishek puja involves offering sacred liquids and chanting mantras. Performing Rudrabhishek puja helps make Lord Shiva happy and grants blessings from the divine.