Lingaraj - Dudh Abhishek Puja

Gangajal Abhishek Puja is a Hindu ritual where the offering of water is done 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 on Lingaraj is performed to invoke the blessings of Rudra the form of Lord Shiva.

Gangajal is referred to be sacred water in Hinduism and it is used in many religious ceremonies and rituals. Gangajal Abhishek is a sacred Hindu ritual in which water from the holy River Ganga is used to bathe the Shiva Lingam at Lingaraj.

Pushp Abhishek is a religious ritual that involves offering flowers to a Shivling as a form of worship. The act of offering flowers symbolizes devotion, love and purity.

Dudh Abhishek is a ritual in which Shivlinga is bathed with milk using a thin stream of brass jars. Dudh (Milk) is continuously poured and chanting of mantas is done. Doing this puja at Lingaraj is auspicious.

Pushp Abhishek is a religious ritual that involves offering flowers to a Shivling as a form of worship. The act of offering flowers symbolizes devotion, love and purity.

Panchamrita Abhishek is a Hindu ritual puja where five liquids are poured over the deities and mantras are chanted. It is a combination of two words i.e.., Pancha which means five and Amrita which means nectar. The five main ingredients are used to make Panchamrita including milk, curd, honey, ghee and sugar. These all are mixed. Mantras are chanted throughout the process and once the puja is completed, the Panchamrut is distributed as prasad. Doing this in Lingaraj is auspicious.

Rudra Abhishek is a significant and sacred Vedic ritual performed in Lingaraj 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.

Maharudra 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 at Lingaraj helps in making Lord Shiva happy.

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 puja in Lingaraj is very auspicious.