Lingaraj - Panchamrit Abhishek

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. Performing this puja in Lingaraj is auspicious.

Milk holds significant symbolic and religious importance in the worship of Lord Shiva. It is often seen as a symbol of purity and nourishment. Offering milk to Lord Shiva during rituals like Abhishek is a way of acknowledging and seeking his divine grace and blessings.

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.

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.