Guest guest Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 Pradhosha Purana Once Devas and Asuras using the serpent Vasuki and Mandhara hill were trying to get Amrutham, from Ksheerabthi � the milky ocean. While churning, Halahalam - the terrible poison came up. Frightened by this, they pleaded to Lord Siva for rescue. Being the peak of mercy Lord Shiva consumed the poison. As a result Siva turned Blue and gained the name Neelakantan. Later as per His orders they resumed their effort to get Amrutham and got it on the Dhwadhasi day (twelfth moon day). Without praying and thanking the Lord, Devas started celebrating their victory. On the thrayodhasi day (thirteenth moon day) they realised their sin of not expressing their gratitude to Lord Siva, pleaded for forgiveness. The pleased graceful Lord Siva forgave them and believed to have danced between the horns of Nandhi (the holy bull). That time is called Pradhosham. It is believed that whoever prays Lord Siva at that time, will have their wishes fulfilled. Offering Vilvam and flowers to Lord Shiva and chanting �shivAya namaOm bhavAya namaH bhavAya namaOm namaH shivAya� will bring salvation. During Prodhosha time anointing (Abhishekam) the deity with the following is considered fruitful. Milk - gives long life Ghee - gives Moksha state Curd - gives good children Honey - gives melodious voice Rice powder - frees from debts Sugar cane juice - gives good health Panjamrutham - gives wealth Lemon - removes fear of death Sugar - removes enmity Tender coconut - gives enjoyment Cooked Rice( Annam ) - gives majestic life Sandal - gives Lakshmi's grace from: http://www.multifaiths.com/religions.aspx?RelId=5 & FId=194 Padmashri Sampathkumar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 What about just plain jal (water) on the lingam? What results does one accrue from that? Padmashri Sampathkumar <s.padmashri wrote: Pradhosha Purana Once Devas and Asuras using the serpent Vasuki and Mandhara hill were trying to get Amrutham, from Ksheerabthi � the milky ocean. While churning, Halahalam - the terrible poison came up. Frightened by this, they pleaded to Lord Siva for rescue. Being the peak of mercy Lord Shiva consumed the poison. As a result Siva turned Blue and gained the name Neelakantan. Later as per His orders they resumed their effort to get Amrutham and got it on the Dhwadhasi day (twelfth moon day). Without praying and thanking the Lord, Devas started celebrating their victory. On the thrayodhasi day (thirteenth moon day) they realised their sin of not expressing their gratitude to Lord Siva, pleaded for forgiveness. The pleased graceful Lord Siva forgave them and believed to have danced between the horns of Nandhi (the holy bull). That time is called Pradhosham. It is believed that whoever prays Lord Siva at that time, will have their wishes fulfilled. Offering Vilvam and flowers to Lord Shiva and chanting �shivAya namaOm bhavAya namaH bhavAya namaOm namaH shivAya� will bring salvation. During Prodhosha time anointing (Abhishekam) the deity with the following is considered fruitful. Milk - gives long life Ghee - gives Moksha state Curd - gives good children Honey - gives melodious voice Rice powder - frees from debts Sugar cane juice - gives good health Panjamrutham - gives wealth Lemon - removes fear of death Sugar - removes enmity Tender coconut - gives enjoyment Cooked Rice( Annam ) - gives majestic life Sandal - gives Lakshmi's grace from: http://www.multifaiths.com/religions.aspx?RelId=5 & FId=194 Padmashri Sampathkumar Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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