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Monday Puja: Monday is considered to be the day of Mahadev. It is believed that by worshiping Lord Shiva on this day, all the troubles of life are removed and wishes are fulfilled. This is the reason why Shiva temples are crowded with devotees not only on Monday but also on normal days. But sometimes due to some reason it is not possible to go to the temple. If you too are not able to go to the temple, then there is no need to be disappointed. You can get the blessings of Bholenath by staying at home. Let us know about the complete and easy method of Monday puja at home, from Jalabhishek to Bhog.
Start your day by waking up early in the morning
monday On the day of Brahma Muhurta or try to wake up before sunrise, then clean the place of worship and duly install the idol, picture or Shivling of Lord Shiva.
material required for puja
Some special materials are used in Shiva puja on Monday. These include water, Ganges water, milk, Belpatra, Dhatura, hemp, white sandalwood, Akshat, flowers, fruits, incense, lamp and Naivedya. Even if some of these things are not available, Shiva worship can be done with just water and Belpatra.
How to perform Jalabhishek of Lord Shiva?
Jalabhishek is considered to have special importance in Shiva worship. First of all, offer pure water on Shivalinga. After this, anointment can be done with Ganga water, milk or Panchamrit. While doing Abhishek, keep chanting Om Namah Shivay mantra. It is believed that Jalabhishek performed with the chanting of this mantra is very dear to Lord Shiva. After Jalabhishek, offer clean water again so that the Shivalinga becomes pure.
Offer Belpatra and other dear things
After Abhishek, offer Belpatra to Lord Shiva. Keep in mind that the Belpatra should have three leaves and be unbroken. Apart from this, white flowers, Dhatura, hemp and sandalwood can also be offered. According to religious beliefs, all these things are dear to Bholenath.
Perform Aarti by lighting incense sticks
Light incense and lamps in the next phase of the puja. After this perform Aarti of Lord Shiva. During Aarti, Shiva bhajans or mantras can also be chanted with the entire family. This makes the atmosphere of the house positive and devotional.
What should be offered to Bholenath?
On Monday, seasonal fruits, sweets, kheer, jaggery or home-made things can be offered to Lord Shiva. While offering food, keep your wishes in front of Lord Shiva. Some people also offer only fruits and water, which is also considered auspicious.
Chant Shiva mantras
After the puja, chant the mantras of Lord Shiva for some time. Chanting the mantra Om Namah Shivay is considered to be the simplest and most effective. Apart from this, Mahamrityunjaya Mantra can also be recited. According to religious beliefs, chanting mantras provides mental peace and transmits positive energy.
Pray at the end of the puja
After completion of the puja, pray to Lord Shiva for family happiness, prosperity, good health and removal of obstacles in life. Finally, distribute the Prasad among the family members.
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