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News Topical, Digital Desk : Pitru Paksha 2025: Dwadashi Tithi holds special significance during Pitru Paksha, as it is the day when Shraddha (shraadh) is performed for ancestors who died on Dwadashi Tithi. Worshiping Lord Shiva on this day and offering certain items to the Shivalinga brings peace to the souls of ancestors and also reduces the influence of inauspicious planets in the horoscope. It is believed that worshipping Lord Shiva pleases the ancestors and blesses them with happiness and prosperity.
Offer these special things to Shivling
- Barley - By offering barley on Shivling, the ancestors attain salvation and get relief from ancestral curse.
- Black sesame seeds - Black sesame seeds are believed to be associated with the planet Saturn. Offering black sesame seeds to Shivalinga reduces the inauspicious effects of Saturn.
- Durva grass - Durva grass is very dear to Lord Ganesha, but it is also offered to the Shivalinga. It is said that offering Durva grass to the Shivalinga brings good health.
- Ganga water - Anointing the Shivalinga with Ganga water liberates one from all sins and brings peace to the mind.
- Bilva leaves - Bilva leaves are dear to Lord Shiva. Writing "Om Namah Shivaya" on a Bilva leaf and offering it to the Shivalinga brings peace to the ancestors and happiness and prosperity to the family.
- Akshat - By offering Akshat on Shivling, there is never any shortage of food in the house and happiness remains in the family.
Puja Method (Shivling Puja Method)
- Get up early in the morning, take a bath and wear clean clothes.
- Go to the Shiva temple and anoint the Shivalinga with water and milk.
- After this, offer white flowers, sandalwood, kheer and Bilva leaves.
- Chant Vedic mantras of Lord Shiva.
- Perform Aarti at the end.
- After the puja, offer prayers to the ancestors and feed the poor.
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