108 Shivling Abhishek Puja in Biraja Temple
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In Jajpur, Odisha, the Biraja Devi Temple is a major Shakti Peetha where Goddess Biraja is worshipped as a two-handed form of godess Durga. The temple complex is famous for its vast number of Shiva lings, Specifically housing 108 Shivlings and symbolically a "Koti" or one crore Lingas. While the primary focus of the temple is Goddess Biraja, the Shivlings within the complex are central to daily spiritual activities Like Devotees perform Abhishek (sacred bathing) on the Lingas as part of their pilgrimage. The ritual involves Panchamrut Snan, which uses a mixture of milk, curd, ghee, honey, and sugar which is followed By Shudodhaka Snan (bathing with pure water). Offering Bilwa leaves (Bel patra), flowers, and incense are made to these Shivlings by devotees and local priests. Jajpur is considered as "Biraja Kshetra" and "Nabhi Gaya," performing rituals here includes Shivling Abhishek, is believed to cleanse devotees of sins and provide moksha for ancestors.
Book 108 Shivling Abhishek Puja in Biraja Temple
Benefits of Puja
Performing the 108 Shivling Abhishek often referred to as part of the "Koti Linga" worship at the Biraja Devi Temple in Jajpur is considered a highly powerfull spiritual act due to the temple's status as a Maha Shakti Peetha where Shiva and Shakti are worshipped in union. The temple is known as the Nabhi Gaya, one of the most holy place for performing Pinda Daan. Worshiping the 108 Shivlings is believed to Grant peace and moksha to seven generations of ancestors. Rituals which involves 108 Shivlings are specifically intended to remove deep-rooted karmic blocks and past-life sins, for smoother progress in the Devotee's current life. This specific puja is believed to reduce the negative effects of planetary doshas, particularly those who relates to Saturn (Shani), Rahu, and Naga doshas. The act of "bathing" the 108 Lingas symbolizes the removal of the false ego and mental impurities, leading to mental peace and clarity
Place of Puja
Biraja Devi Temple Premises
Required Things (Puja Samagri)
The puja samagri is included in the Dakshina
Milk, Curd, Honey, Ghee, and Sugarcane Juice also combined as Panchamrit, Gangajal or clean water from a Copper Pot, Bel Patra, White Flowers, and Sandalwood Paste, Incense Sticks (Agarbhatti), a Lamp (Diya) with Cotton wicks and Oil or Ghee, and Camphor(Kapur)
When to Perform 108 Shivling Abhishek Puja in Biraja Temple?
This puja is performed between 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Puja Duration
1 Hour to 2 Hour
Yajman Details
- Total Yajman: 1
