Abhishekam is a Sanskrit word meaning “sprinkling” or “wetting”. It refers to the ritual of pouring water and other sacred substances on a statue of a deity while also chanting mantras corresponding to that deity. It is a form of ‘puja’ (worship).
Abhishekam allows us to surrender to, honor and connect with the deity of your choice and the energy and power it exudes, and also to attain its blessings.
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List of Abhishekam Items (Substances) and Their Benefits When Offered to Lord Shiva
Maha Shivratri is a powerful time to offer Abhishekam to Lord Shiva. Learn more about Mahashivratri Rituals on the align27 app.
- Water – Purity
- Scented oil – Spiritual advancement
- Rice powder – Frees from debts.
- Turmeric power – Wellness and Healing
- Panchamritam – Long life and Wealth
- Banana – Welfare of family
- Orange Juice – Victory
- Mango Juice – Destruction of Long ailments
- Pomegranate Juice – Fertility and Prosperity
- Milk – Longevity and Happiness
- Yoghurt – Vitality, Blessing for children.
- Honey – Physical Vigor, Good voice, Wealth
- Sugarcane Juice – Destruction of sorrow, Abundance of Wealth
- Coconut Water – Prosperity
- Rose water – Balances emotions
- Chandan – Prosperity of children, Grace of Goddess Lakshmi
- Vibhuti- Destruction of sins
- Ghee – Wealth, Get rid of all illness
- Lemon juice – Get rid of fear of death
- Sugar – Removes enemity
- Bel Patra or Bilwa Leaves –Surrendering of the three Gunas- Sattva, Rajas and Tamas
- Amla Powder – Prosperity and Spiritual Powers
- Shankh – Success and Purity
- Gingelly Oil – Wisdom
