Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga
Experience Divine Serenity at Mallikaarjun Jyotirlinga.
Celebrated mainly in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, this festival falls in the month of Dhanu (December-January). It commemorates the birthday of Lord Shiva and his cosmic dance.
Experience Divine Serenity at Mallikaarjun Jyotirlinga.
Repeating mantras dedicated to Lord Shiva, such as "Om Namah Shivaya," is a powerful form of devotion. It can be done using a mala (rosary) for a specific number of repetitions.
Represents the cosmic sound and the rhythm of the universe.
One of the twelve Jyotirlingas, revered for its Bhasma Aarti ritual.
The Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra is a powerful prayer to Lord Shiva for healing, protection, and liberation from the cycle of life and death.
Meditating on the form or attributes of Lord Shiva helps devotees connect spiritually. Visualizing the peaceful and meditative form of Shiva can be part of this practice.
Sarveshwar, meaning "the Lord of all," is a form of Lord Shiva that represents his supreme authority over the universe. This aspect of Shiva emphasizes his role as the ultimate ruler and protector of all existence, embodying the principles of omnipotence
The "Eka Bilvam Shivarpanam" Stotram emphasizes the profound spiritual significance of offering a single bilva leaf to Lord Shiva, equating it with numerous grand religious acts and rituals. It underscores the simplicity and power of sincere devotion.
Both the Shukla (White) and Krishna (Black) Yajurveda contain references to Rudra. The Rudra hymns (Sri Rudram) from the Taittiriya Samhita of the Krishna Yajurveda are particularly significant. These hymns praise Rudra and plead for his benevolence.
Rudra Mudra, associated with Lord Shiva, is a hand gesture where the index finger and thumb touch, symbolizing the potent and fierce aspect of Shiva as the destroyer of negativity and ignorance.