Worship of Lord Shiva has special significance in Hindu religion. In the scriptures, Shiva is considered the god of destruction and reconstruction. Among all the Gods, Lord Shiva is the only God who is happy in offering just one pot of water and one Belpatra.
To worship Lord Shiva and seek his blessings, devotees regularly perform the installation and worship of Shivling, Rudrabhishek, chanting Mahamrityunjaya Mantra, offering Belpatra, use of incense and lamp, recitation of Shiv Purana and recitation of Shiv Chalisa. According to religious beliefs, worshiping Lord Shiva removes the fear of death and also provides relief from many types of defects to Vaastu. Let us know the importance of Shiva worship.
1. Establishment and worship of Shivalinga
In Hindu religion, Shivalinga has special importance for Shiva worship. To remove Vaastu defects, establishing Shivling at home is considered very auspicious. It is considered best to install Shivling in the north-east direction of the house. By installing Shivling in this direction, positive energy is transmitted in the house. After establishing Shivalinga at home, special care should be taken to offer water to Shivalinga daily and worship it.
2. Importance of Rudrabhishek
Rudrabhishek has special significance in the worship and worship of Lord Shiva. Rudrabhishek is a special worship method to please Lord Shiva. In the worship of Lord Shiva, pure water, milk, honey, curd, ghee and Ganga water are offered to the Shivalinga. According to religious beliefs, performing Rudrabhishek brings happiness, peace and prosperity in the house and removes Vaastu defects present in the house.
3. Mahamrityunjaya Mantra
Chanting of mantras has been given a special place in Hindu religion. In the scriptures, Mahamrityunjaya Mantra for worshiping Lord Shiva is considered to be victorious over death. It is believed that by chanting this mantra one can conquer death. By regularly chanting Mahamrityunjaya Mantra, negative energy is destroyed and positive energy flows.
4. Importance of offering Belpatra on Shivalinga
Belpatra is considered very auspicious and sacred in the worship of Lord Shiva. According to the scriptures, Lord Shiva loves Belpatra very much. Offering Belpatra on Shivling regularly brings happiness, prosperity in life and eliminates Vaastu defects. The most auspicious day to offer Belpatra is Monday. Offer Belpatra on Shivalinga with ‘Om Namah Shivay’ written on it.
5. Importance of reciting Shiv Purana and Shiv Chalisa
Shiv Purana has special importance in the worship of Lord Shiva. Regular recitation of Shiv Purana brings positive energy in the house. Reciting Shiv Purana on Monday or on the day of Pradosh fast is especially fruitful. Apart from this, recitation of Shiv Chalisa brings happiness, peace and prosperity in the house. Reciting Shiv Chalisa and Shiv Purana daily in the morning and evening is considered very beneficial.
