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About Lord Mahakal | Significance of Mahakal Pooja & Yajgna
Lord Mahakal is one of the fiercest forms of Lord Shiva. The word ‘Mahakal’ is made by cojoining two words where ‘Maha’ refers to ‘Great’ and ‘Kal’ literally translates to ‘Time’. Thus, the name ‘Mahakal’ means the great one who rules time and death. He is the one who is beyond the cycles and concepts of death, time, fear, and life. Mahakal being the terrifying form of Lord Shiva is also known to be the spouse of the fierce Mahakali. Both the deities, Mahakal and Mahakali are known as the epitome and ultimate devastating potential energies of the Supreme Brahmana. They are not bound by any rules and have the capacity to dissolve the whole universe including the time and space and still exist in the form of Void. Mahakal dissolves the whole universe after every Kalpa. According to the iconography of Lord Mahakal, He is depicted having blue or black complexion signifying His all-embracing nature. Just the way colour black absolves all the other colours similarly, all the forms that ever existed are known to dissolve into the great Mahakal. He wears a garland of skulls and is seen seated on corpses. He is known to dwell at the cremation grounds. He is known to destroy in order to maintain the balance and brings life to new creation which can take the place of the dissolved beings. The wild Elephants are worshipped in some parts of Odisha, Jharkhand, and Dooars (that is, in eastern Bengal) as the manifestations of Lord Mahakal. The glories of Lord Mahakal are detailed in numerous Puranas and Vedic scriptures such as Shiva Purana, Skandpurana, Varaha Purana, Rudrayamala Tantra, Rudrasamhita and many more.
The objective of performing the Mahakal puja is to appease the Supreme Lord Mahakal and to ask Him to destroy all the darkness, ignorance and evil that cause problems and troubles in one’s life. This powerful puja also helps to offer Moksha. Mahakal Puja is done for good health, protection, longevity of life and power. He also blesses His devotees with success, victory, and relief from all Planetary doshas. Worshiping Lord Mahakal ensures burning of all past negative karmas, ignorance and negativities and propels one on the path of spirituality and Moksha.
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Mahakal Puja Procedure | Mahakal Puja Vidhi
Kalash Sthapana, Panchang Sthapana (Gauri Ganesh, Punyavachan, Shodash Matrika, Navgraha, Sarvotabhadra), 64 yogini Pujan, Shetrapal Pujan, Swasti Vachan, Sankalpa, Ganesh Pujan and Abhishek, Navgraha Pujan and 108 chants of each planetary mantra, Invocation of major Gods and Goddesses in Kalash, Mahakal Pujan and Abhishek, Bhasma arpan with Mahakal Sahasranaam, Mahakal Strotra Recitation, Mahakal Mantra japa, Homa (108 Ahutis of Guru Mantra, 10 Ahutis of Gayatri Mantra, 11 Ahutis of Siddhivinayak Mantra, 11 Ahutis of Jagadamba Mantra, 10 Ahutis of Mahakal Gayatri Mantra and 108 Ahuti of Mahakal Mantra), Shanti path, Aarti and Pushpaanjali.
Mahakal Puja Mantra
Om Kam Kaaam Kaalpurushaya Mahakalaya Phat
Special Puja Samagri (Ingredients) Used in Mahakal Puja & Yajna
Some common Puja Samagri are used in all pujas like Haldi, Kum Kum, Cotton Wicks, Molly Thread, Abeer, Sindhoor, Akshat Rice, Janeau (Holy Thread), Gangajal (Ganga Water), Kapur (Camphor), Yellow Mustard, Incense Agarbatti, Attar (Fragrances), Dhoop incense, Supari (Betel Nut), Laung Clove, Elaichi (Cardamom), Kamal Gatta (Lotus Seed), Guggal, Altar Cloth, Asan (Pedestal), Kusha Patri (Kusha Ring), Honey, Sugar, Havan Sticks (Mango Stick and Navgraha Sticks Ark for Sun, Palash for Moon, Khadir for Mars, Peepal for Jupiter, Apamarga for Mercury, Audambar for Venus, Shami for Saturn, Durva for Rahu, Kusha for Ketu), Havan Powders & Herbs, Milk, Dahi, Ghee, Panchamrit, Flowers, Fruits, Sweets, Durva, Tulsi, Mango Leaf. The above list can vary from one Deity to the Other.
The below Puja Samagri List comprises of items which are of special importance for Mahakal Puja & Yajna
Shiv Yantra (At Rudra Centre Puja Services every Puja has a specific yantra which is sent in puja prasad)
Bhasma
Bel Patra
Bhaang
Dhatura Bel phal
Panchmeva
Shasmi patra
Aark Flowers
Panchamrit
Lotus Seeds
Guggal
Charity, Donation & Dakshina Performed After Mahakal Puja
After completion of all puja rituals certain items are donated by Rudra Centre Puja Services on behalf of the Yajman/Participant of the Puja as per Hindu Shastras. Dakshina is given to the pandits after chanting the Mantras, some items are donated to poor people, some are donated to temples, some items are offered to animals like cows, dogs, cats, birds which helps in wish fulfilment of the Yajman/Participant as per the sankalpa
Dakshina (Money) to Brahmins
Food Grains (Wheat, Rice & Pulses)
Fruits
Food to Animals (Dogs & Cats)
Fodder to Cow
Brahmin Bhoj (Feeding Needy Brahmins)
Donation of Sea & Shell Items (Cowry/Kaudi, Gomati and Shankh)
Puja Prasad Sent After Mahakal Puja
Puja Basket/Tokri consisting of energized Items will be shipped to the Yajman/Participant on their given address. These Items have been used & energized in the puja and hold on to the energy of mantra chanting & rituals.This Puja Tokri will consist of:
Shiv Yantra: Yantras are geometric representation of deities. This yantra can be kept in your purse/wallet/laptop bag/drawer/cash box/puja altar. The best direction for the yantra will be North East Facing South West
7 Mukhi Rudraksha: 7 mukhi blesses the yajman with prosperity & peace. This can be worn on the right hand as a bracelet for best results. You can get in touch with RRST therapist for guidance
Silver Tabeez: This amulet consists of Mahakal Puja Mantra written on Bhojpatra which was energized in the puja. It can be worn in the neck
Molly Thread: This Holy thread can be tied on the right hand
Dry Fruits Prasad: These were offered to Lord Mahakal during the puja and can be consumed by the Yajman/Participant
Puja Coins: Puja coin of Ganesh, Laxmi & Saraswati will be sent which can be kept in your purse/wallet/laptop bag/drawer/cash box/puja alter and blesses the yajman/participant with prosperity & luck
Tilaks: Haldi Kumkum Sandalwood Paste/Powders are sent which can be applied on the Yantra, Deity Idols or Forehead while doing puja
Vibhuti/Holy Ash: The Ash from the Mahakal Puja will be sent which can be applied on your forehead, throat, chest, biceps
Holy Betel Nut: Betel Nut decorated in holy thread will be sent for good luck
Prosperity Bowl: A Prosperity Bowl consisting of Gomati Chakra, Cowry, Sriphal, Lotus Seeds and Shell to be kept in cash box or wallet or money lockers for financial prosperity
