Let us celibrate Shiva Pooja

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Dear All,

The Maha Shivaratri, the most auspicious day to worship Lord Shiva, is on 8th

March. Worship of Lord Shiva by reciting Sri Rudram (chapter 16 - Namkam and

chapter 18 - Chamakam of Yajur Veda) is one of the best worships for all round

dosha nivarana and to fulfill all desires. Download Sri Rudram with meaning from

my site> http://www.astrojyoti.com/srirudram.htm

 

To learn the correct way of reciting you can download the recorded MP3 version

of Sri Rudram from my site > http://www.astrojyoti.com/mp3stotras_full.htm

 

My Lord Rudra bless you on this Shivaratri.

 

My site www.astrojyoti.com is just completing its 2nd year and also just

launched the online Vedic Pooja booking section. To celebrate this occasion I am

performing the highly auspicious Ekadasa Rudrabhisheka Homam of Lord Shiva on

Shivaratri day at New Delhi. It is one of the major Homas in homage of Lord

Shiva. Any one how wants to attend it is welcome.

 

Of the Hindu Trinities - Brahma, Vishnu and Maheswara, Lord Shiva is the most

easy to access & the most easy to forgive. In eternal union with Shakti He is

the creator. As Mahakala He is the death and the destroyer. The entire tantra

originated from Lord Shiva. To attain various siddhis and objectives He gave 64

yantras and their mantras to the world. As Nataraja He is the presiding deity of

dance and music. He is the Male force in the Kundalini. Hanuman and Bhairava are

two of His famous avataras. His consort Devi is the Feminine Mother force of the

universe. His son Ganesha is remover of all obstacles and the ruler of all

Vidyas. The two most holy rivers of India - Ganga and Narmada are associated

with Him. He is the presiding deity of the Holy Himalayas and His consort Devi

is the presiding deity of the Vindhyachala. Of the nine planets in Vedic

astrology seven have the Shiva family as their ruling deities as follows:

Jupiter and Mars - Lord Shiva, Saturn - Lord Hanuman, Rahu - Bhairava, Moon,

Venus and

Ketu - Devi

 

Ekadasa Rudrabhishekam (Rudraikadasini) Homam: This Homam, where Lord Shiva is

worshiped in His 11 Rudra forms, is hailed by all Vedic scriptures as one of the

greatest Poojas to remove all evils, to attain all desires and for all round

prosperity.

 

The Sri Rudram hymn (chapter 16 & 18 of Yajurveda) dedicated to His worship is

regarded as the removal of all sins and the giver of all that one desires. It is

recited while performing most of the homas. Chanting of the Sri Rudram in rhythm

purifies the entire atmosphere. In Kaivalya upanishad it is said that "Rudra

Japam" can wipe out all sins and acts is a 'Prayaschitham' for all. Sri Rudram

is also called as Rudra Upanishad and Satha Rudriyam. The Sri Rudram identifies

346 desires of human beings to be fulfilled to have a peaceful daily life and

invokes Lord Rudra to fulfill all of them. The Astrology scriptures have

repeatedly prescribed the Rudrabhishekam as a remedy for several planetary

Doshas. Whether you want peace or prosperity, progeny or progress in profession,

health or wealth the Rudrabhishekam Pooja is the ideal one.

 

The Ekadasa Rudrabhishekam is a major Homa of Lord Shiva. In the regular

Rudrabhishekam, Rudra Pooja is done and Srirudram is recited and Abhishekam of

Shivalinga is done. However Shiva has eleven forms of Rudra. In this Homa all

the 11 Rudras are worshiped and their 11 consorts are also worshiped . First the

traditional Ganesha Pooja is performed. Then Kalasha sthapana of 11 Kalashas and

the Shiva Linga sthapana is done. Then Mahanyasa is recited. The Shivopasana

mantra and the Rudra Trishati is recited. Then Sri Rudram is recited and the

Shiva Linga Abhishekam is done with the prescribed 11 ingredients like water,

milk, curd, ghee, honey etc. This homa is performed by 11 pundits and each

pundit recites Sri Rudram 11 times - i.e. total 121 times Rudrajapa. Abhishekam

is done to each of the 11 Rudras with all the 11 dravyas prescribed. After the

pooja Homa is performed with the prescribed ingredients and 1/10 the number of

japas done in the pooja are repeated. It ends with poornahuti and shanti paath.

 

Normally apart from the 11 reciting pundits 2 more extra pundits are included in

the homa to look after the continuous process of abhishekam etc as it takes

about 7 hours total.

It is an excellent Homa for all round shanti and success in all undertakings.

 

On the auspicious occasion of Shivaratri, on 8th March 2005, we are performing

this Ekadasa Rudrabhishekam Homam at New Delhi. Any one who wants to attend this

highly auspicious Homm is welcome to attend it. Even listening to Sri Rudram

recital is a highly beneficial one. There is no fee or donation for attending

it. The Homam will start at 9.30 AM. For the venue and directions you can

contact me at:

Pandit S.P.Tata

H-5/3, 3rd Floor

Malviya Nagar

New Delhi - 110017

Phone: 91-11-26673281, Mobile: 9811739205.

Email to: sptata

 

If you want to have archana performed in your name with your sankalpa, you can

book online from > http://www.astrojyoti.com/shivaratrispecial.htm

With blessing and best wishes to all

Pt. Siva Prasad Tata