Kalmadhav Shaktipeeth- Tripindi Shradh

Rudra Abhishek 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 in Amarkantak helps in making Lord Shiva happy.

Amarkantak is the birthplace of River Narmada and it is considered a holy river of India. Narmada known as Reva, has been worshipped by peoples as Goddess and Lokmata. It is the only river which is circumambulated and also mentioned in the Puranas that the results which cannot be obtained even by bathing in can be obtained by seeing the Narmada.

Narmada Sahastrarchan Puja is a ritual involving worship and offering devotion to the Narmada River in Amarkantak. Sahastrarchan means performing worship with various offerings like flowers, fruits, incense, etc and chanting of mantras. Devotees seek blessings, purification and spiritual upliftment by connecting to the Narmada River.

Tarpan and Pitru Havan have special importance in the method of Pitru Paksha. The ancestors are paid respect by performing Shraddha. Shraddha rituals are believed to be completed only when offerings are made to the fire along with Vedic mantras as per the rituals and offerings of rice, water, sesame, ghee and sugar are made in it. By performing havan in this way the ancestors are pleased and satisfied.

In Tarpan Puja offering of water to the ancestors is done. During the puja special mantras and prayers are chanted. The name and Gotra of the soul are mentioned in the prayers. Performing this puja in Amarkantak is better.

Maha Mrityunjaya Jaap is a powerful jaap dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is also known as Rudra Mantra which is chanted for various purposes like protection, good health and overcoming the fear of death. The Maha Mritunjaya Jap involves repeating jaaps and mantras many times. Performing this in Amarkantak is very auspicious.

Goddess Narmada the daughter of Lord Shiva and one of the most spiritual and holy rivers. Narmada mata abhishek puja is a ritual of worshipping river Narmada by offering her a sacred bath with various materials. By doing this puja in Amarkantak devotees express their devotion towards Narmada mata and seek her blessings for our good life. This puja can be performed at any place where the river flows.

The word "Tarpan" is a Sanskrit word which means satisfaction. Tarpan puja involves offering water to the souls of ancestors to pay respects and help the get  rid from cycle birth and rebirth. This puja Vidhi includes offering water, milk and black sesame seeds to  souls of ancestors. During this ritual Pitru Tarpan and Gaytri Mantras are chanted.   

Teerth Shradh is a ritual dedicated to ancestors. The word "Teerth Shradh" is derived from Sanskrit language, This word is a combination of two words "Teerth" means sacred places, and Shardh is a ritual offering made to the deceased. Teerths are considered holy and spiritually significant. Performing this ritual helps the ancestors find peace and get rid of the cycle of birth and rebirth.