Rudra Puja In Old Somnath Temple

Performing the Rudra puja at the old Somnath temple which is also  known as the ahilyabai Holkar temple offers distinct experience compared to the main jyotirlinga temple. to perform the Rudra puja at this place is a deeply spiritual experience. at the old Somnath temple devotee can touch the shivling. in this puja shivling is poured by 21 types of materials. by performing this puja it is believed to clear karmic doshas, reduce stress and anxiety, also removes hurdles from business, career and brings financial stability.

First Sankalp is taken in the name of the devotee. then shivling is poured by many sacred types of items which includes Milk, Curd/Yogurt, Ghee, Honey, Sugar, Chandan, Itar, Black Sesame, White Sesame, Naivaidhya, Bhang, Auvshadhi, ganga jal and sugarcane juice. after this shivling is decorated with Chandan, rice, bhasm and many sacred items formally known as Shringar. then maha naivedyam which is most significant food offering made to the deity. it marks the end of the primary rituals. then maha arti is performed and blessings is taken by the devotees.