Nijabhishekam Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple

Nijabhishekam is a holy and special ritual. It is done for the main god in Hindu temples. It is mostly seen in temples of Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, and other main gods. The word "Nijabhishekam" means "personal sacred bath." "Nija" means personal or direct. Priests chant Vedic mantras during the ritual. It is done in private or with few devotees. It usually happens early in the morning before darshan. This ritual is very holy and special. It gives a close and personal feeling with the god. Devotees need to book in advance and get a special ticket. In big temples like Tirumala, it is a major event. Many devotees come to see Lord Venkateswara's Nijabhishekam.

Puja Vidhi refers to the detailed procedure of performing a Hindu worship ritual to honor and invoke blessings from a deity. The puja typically begins with Achamanam (purification), followed by Sankalp (taking a vow), where the devotee states the purpose of the puja. Then comes Dhyana (meditation on the deity) and Avahanam (invocation). The deity is offered Asana (seat), Padya (water for feet), Arghya (water for respect), and Achamaniya (water to sip). This is followed by Snana (symbolic bath), Vastra (clothes), Gandha (sandal paste), Pushpa (flowers), Dhoop (incense), Deep (lamp), Naivedya (food offering), and Tambulam (betel leaf). Mantras and stotras are chanted throughout. Finally, Aarti is performed, and the devotee seeks forgiveness for any errors in the ritual. The puja concludes with Pradakshina (circumambulation), Namaskar (prostration), and Prasad distribution. Puja Vidhi varies slightly based on the deity, tradition, and occasion.