Rajkot - Rudrabhishek Puja

The term "Navchandi" is a combination of two words "Nav' means nine and "Chandi" refers to the goddess Chandi or Durga. It is a special ritual where people worship Goddess chandi. The chandi path is recited nine times that's why it's called 'Navchandi'.

Panchamukhi puja is a revered ritual in which worship of Lord Shiva in his Panchmukhi(five-faced) form. The representation of lord shiva with five faces Sadyojata, Vamadeva, Aghora, Tatpurusha and Ishana represent the five elements of creation(fire, air, space, earth and water). 

Shiv puja is the Vedic ritual of homam, offering and mantras chanting to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. This puja is a very powerful ritual for getting rid of the threat of death, accidents and destructive forces around.

Rudrabhishek Puja is a Vedic ritual where lord Shiva is worshipped in his Rudra form and given a sacred bath while his 108 names are chanted. It is believed that doing this puja helps in making Lord Shiva happy.

When 'Ekadishini Rudri' is repeated eleven times, it is called ' Laghu Rudra ' and this puja is performed for prosperity and happiness. Laghu Rudra Abhishek is a ritual in which worshipping Lord Shiva is done while chanting mantras by Pujari Ji.

Satyanarayana Puja is a ritual that involves setting up a picture or idol of Lord Satyanarayana and performing the puja. Which includes the chanting of mantras and prayers. Devotees have to listen to the Katha being narrated by a Panditji. Doing this puja is beneficial.