What is the meaning of Abhishekam?

What is the meaning of Abhishekam?

Abhishekam is a Sanskrit word meaning “sprinkling” or “wetting,” and refers to the Hindu ritual of pouring water or other sacred substances on a statue of a deity while also chanting mantras.

What is the fourth abhisheka?

There are four classes of abhiseka, each being associated with one of the four Tantras. They are master consecration, secret consecration, knowledge of prajna, and the fourth consecration.

Why Abhishekam is done?

Abhishekam is a process to get into meditation, the way the water flows, similarly, knowledge flows into the mind. This is not done for Shiva, this is done for ourselves; to meditate. When we do Rudra Abhishekam everybody gets a good meditative experience.

Can we do Abhishekam at home?

To perform the Abhishekam at home, you would need a Shiva Linga made of Pancha Dhatu or Ashta Dhatu or Brass. Respectfully place the Shiva Linga on a brass or copper plate on the altar in your house. You may also place the idol of Nandi in front of the Linga.

Why is Abhishekam done with milk?

The Milk Abhishekam done by Shiva devotees is believed to be a symbolic representation of the epic episode helmed by the Devtas to express their gratitude to the mighty Lord Shiva.

What is Ekajati mantra?

Ekajati is the protector of secret mantras and “as the mother of all” represents the ultimate unity. As such, her own mantra is also secret. She is the most important protector of the Vajrayana teachings, especially the Inner Tantras and termas.

What are Buddhist empowerments?

Empowerment (dbang) A special potential power to attain any of the four Buddha bodies that is received by a Tantric practitioner from his or her Guru, or from other holy beings, by means of Tantric ritual.

Can we do abhishekam at home?

Which Abhishekam is good for health?

Sugar Cane Juice Abhishekam Gives good health and removes enmity.

How long does abhishekam last?

Abhishekam (TV series)

Abhishekam
Running time 22 minutes
Production company Sowbhagya Media Ltd
Release
Original network ETV (Telugu)

Why milk is wasted on Shivling?

Trustee Bhausaheb Gambhire said, “The ‘abhishek’ of milk is performed on the shivling so that the milk is consumed as ‘tirth’. However, a large amount of milk is offered and there are not many takers for the ‘tirth’. Hence, we have to release it into the river.