Global Hindu Heritage Foundation initiated a program called Shiva Aradhana where villagers get a chance to witness the Shiva Puja and participate in doing Abhishekam to Shiva linga individually. On 2.11.2025, Shiv Aradhana was organized at the house of Nagabhushanam Garu, which is in a Dalit village known as Kothur of Kalyanadurgam mandal.
First, everyone performed cow worship and circumambulated the cow. After performing the Gadapa puja, the elders of the house first applied tilak on the foreheads to all the Hindu friends and relatives who had come from the surrounding area. The priest chanted the names and Gotras of each member who attended the Shiv Aradhana.  Then he performed Navagraha puja, Panchamruta Abhishekam, anointed the Shiva lingam with milk, recited the Ashtottaranama, Shatanamavali puja and placed the Shiva lingam on it, and lit lamps. Finally, after the Maha Mangala Aarti, everyone was tied Raksha, protective thread and blessed them.
Similarly, Shiva should be worshipped in every house so that everyone can receive the blessings of Shiva. The Tirtha Prasad and Annadanam program were organized to make the program a success.
They were given a flag with an image of Anjaneya Swamy and a Tulsi plant. They were asked to do puja to Tulasi plant every day. They were asked to hoist the flag on the house and chanted the name of Rama, "Jai Shri Ram, Jai Jai Shri Ram."
It is believed that Shiva Abhishekam cleanses the soul, purifies the mind, and helps devotees attain spiritual upliftment and divine blessings. According to legends, Abhishekam is performed to appease Lord Shiva, seeks his protection, and invokes his benevolent grace.
The substances used in performing Shiva Abhishekam each carry deep spiritual significance, symbolizing various aspects of life and the cosmos:
•    Milk: Symbolizes purity and piety, believed to nurture spiritual growth and offer peace of mind.
•    Honey: Represents sweetness and harmony in life, signifying the removal of bitterness and fostering unity.
•    Yogurt: Denotes prosperity and progeny, considered auspicious for enhancing health and well-being.
•    Ghee: Symbolizes strength and victory, thought to bestow power and remove obstacles.
•    Water: Represents the essence of life, cleansing impurities and purifying the devotee's heart and soul.
Shiva Abhishekam is a meaningful ritual that embodies the essence of devotion and spiritual practice in Hinduism. Through this sacred ceremony, devotees seek honor and connect with Lord Shiva, invoking his blessings for a life filled with peace, prosperity, and divine grace. Whether performed in temples or homes, the ritual of Shiva Abhishekam remains a timeless tradition that continues to inspire and elevate the spiritual journey of countless devotees around the world.
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