Junagadh -Shodshopachar Puja
About
The "Shodshopachar" word is a combination of two words "Shod" means sixteen and "Upchar" means Solution. In this ritual, Lord Shiva is worshipped with all sixteen rituals along with chanting of Pauranik Mantras during the puja. It is believed that worshipping Lord Shiva in Junagadh by offering all 16 things while chanting mantras is known as Shodshopachar puja.
At first, Sankalp is taken in the name of devotees. Then invoking Lord Shiva is done with mantras and prayers by the pujari. Then things like Milk, Flower, Akshat, Curd, Honey, Ganga Jal etc. are used for Abhishek on Lord Shiva along with mantras Jaap by the pujari. Then all the 16 Mantras are chanted along with Pauranik Mantras. At last, arti is done of the Lord Shiva and Blessings are taken by the devotes.
Book Junagadh -Shodshopachar Puja
Benefits of Shodshopachar Puja in Junagadh
Shodshopachar Puja protects the devotees from negative energy. This puja brings peace and blesses devotees with good health and a positive spirit. Also purifies the mind and body and removes fear from the life of the devotees.
Place of Puja
At Bhavnath Mahadev Temple, Junagadh
Required Things (Puja Samagri)
The puja samagri is included in the Dakshina
Ghee(घी), Flower(फूल), Coconuts(नारियल), Fruits(फल), Sandalwood(चंदन), Akshat(अक्षत), Honey(शहद), Betel Nuts(सुपारी), Ganga Jal(गंगा जल), Milk(दूध), Curd(दही), Kapoor(कपूर), Sugar(चीनी), Prasad(प्रसाद).
When to Perform Shodshopachar Puja?
This puja can be done in Junagadh on any day of the year according to the Muhrat.
Shodshopachar Puja Duration
Shodshopachar Puja takes time around 30 to 45 minutes.
Yajman Details
- Total Yajman: 3
