SHIVRATRI( VTK) PUJA

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A SAMARPAN PUBLIC CHARITABLE TRUST REGD. PUBLICATION
SHIVRATRI( VTK) PUJA
Shivratri Puja (Vtk Puza)
1-Introduction
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Shivratri is usually performed on Phalgun Krishna Paksha Dvadashi (Qkyxq.k&dz”k.k&i{k&}kn’k).
Some times it may fall on tryodashi. What we call Shivratri is actually Shivratri eve. Hindus
all over India celebrate Shivratri on Triyodadhi or Chaturdashi as per lunar calendar. We
Kashmiri Pandits worship BhairwaVtknath and hence the worship is called Vtk puja.
Bhairwa as per Kashmir Shaivism is a being who through his saddhna has risen to a status of
Bhairwa- just next to Lord Shiva. Eight Bhirwas have achieved that status so far, for whom
we have eight dedicated temples in Kashmir. Vtknath Bhairwa is one of them. Hence, on this
day we worship Vataknath Bhairwa in the presence of Lord Shiva and Parvati along wth Shiv
Ganas.
2-Brief Description of puja ritual
Worship rituals for Pujas have five stages:
1. Purva Bhaga (Doop Dip Puja): It includes mantras and actions, which have been
included to enable the performer(Karta) for get mentally focused for undertaking
performance of karma.It involves purification of body, both internally as well as
externally.Kashmiri Pandits have devised a set of 12 steps known as Dup Dip
Puja, which is used as a Purva Bhaga in almost all rituals.It is not very different
from other Hindu traditions.The structure remains same as per Hindu Karmkanda
This part of puja is applicable to all worships without change, auspicious or
otherwise.
2. Pradhan Bhaga: It represents the main purpose of ritual that is going to be
performed and hence, deities that grant that aspect of success are invoked and
prayed upon to grant success, but the methodology of worship remains same in all
pujas.
3. Uttara Bhaga: It carries requests to deity for forgiveness for omissions and
commissions during the worship. This part of puja is applicable to all worships
without change.
4.
Prepyn (Prashad)- Offering Bhoga to deities
5. Tarpan: Water oblation to ancestors.
3- Preparatory
a)Pots and other items
i.
One pot (earthen or metallic) to symbolise Lord Shiva in the puja.
Simplified Puja Manual for Kashmiri Pandits
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One pot smaller than above to symbolise Parvati.
Two smaller pots to symbolise Shivganas.
Two still smaller pots (called Sanivaris) to represent Kshatrpals.
One pot (medium) to be used for Kalash.
Two small pots or Kawlis to be used as pranit patr for Kalash and Vtknath puja.
One Shiv linga/sanipatloo placed in a plate to receive worship as Vtknath
Bairwa.
A few thalis of different sizes to be used for keeping various things during puja
One Dulu (open mouth pot called Dulu) to be used as Vtknath pot
One large bowl for storing nirmal (used waterOne earthen oil lamp with wick,
Ratandeep and dup/agarbatiGanta, Shnkh,Chamar ( if possible) ,tek‐ kachul (a small
cup for holding teka)
b)Puja Samgri
i.
Darbha (special type of dry grass used in pujas). If darbha is not available, one can
use flowers in its place, sindur ‐ yellow coloured ( not the red sindur used by ladies),
camphor, dup/agarbati, ghee, oil for lamp, silver leaves, yagnopavit, sarshap, (yellow
sarsoon oil seeds), black til, rice, barley, laya (perched paddy), milk, curd, honey,
supari, lavang, ilachi,.
ii. Kands (sugar cones) or any other sugar crystal, one for each member of family
iii. Flowers in sufficient quantity, loose and garlands for decorating all pot deities.
iv.
Walnuts (sufficient to fill all pots and distribute as prashad).
v. Dry fruits for naveed in prepun (kishmish), almonds, etc.
vi.
.Mauli (sufficient to be put round on all pots and on family members as raksha
sutra).
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Pavitri( a ring made from darbha or a gold/silver ring worn on third finger during
ritual)
c) Placement of deities and pots
The placement of utensils representing various deities is shown in figure below:
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Pranit patr is a small cup (or similar object) used for keeping water by the side of Kalash and
Sanipatloo as shown in the diagram. A flower or darbha is placed in these pots for sprinkling
water over deities during puja.
1) Make chandan/saffron paste for applying as tika.
2) Make a paste of sindur by mixing it with curd in a cup for applying to various pots.
3) Fill up Shiv pot,Parvati pot, Gana Pots Kshetrpal bowls with fresh water and put
walnuts in all of them. Keep Watuk nath dulu empty for receiving bhog during puja.
(Traditionally Shiv pot and Parvati pot filled with water and walnuts are brought to
puja place by the house lady with all reverence. This is known as Vatuk Kharun.
4) Spread flower petals at the designated places of Shiv pot, Parvati pot,
Kshtrpal,Bairaw Dul,Oil lamp, Shiv ling.etc. before placing pots.
5) Draw Kalash diagrams (as shown above) on a piece of paper and place it at
designated place . Put some flower petals on it before placing kalashpot filled with
water and walnuts over it. Place Pranit pater near by with water and one flower.
d)– Prepratory actions
The performer after taking a bath wears new cloths and sits facing east for
performance of puja. The priest or a helper sits by the right side of performer.
i)*A Ygnopavit, if possible new one, is worn before start It has to be washed along with the
recitation of gayatri mantra.Hold yagnopavit in thumbs of both hands and wash it in the
palms of both hands by rubbing it along with recitation of Gayatri Mntra three times:
Om Bhur Bhuvh Svh Tt Svitur Vrinym
Bhrgo Devsy Dhimhi Dhiyo Yo Nh Prochodyat
¬ HkwHkqoZ % Lo% r~r lforqj ojs.;a HkxksZ nsoL; A
/khefg f/k;ks ;ks u% izpksn;kr
a) (May we mediate on that eternal Reality, That is beyond the past, present or future; Which we perceive
in the brilliance of light; which is propitiated by the highest luminaries; may our intellect be illumined
by that light of Reality)
After washing yagnopavit it should be worn back, first in the right arm and then in
the neck along with recitation of following mantra:
Yagnopavitm Prmm Pvitrm Prajapatyer yet Shjm Purstat
Ayushhym Agyrm Prtimnnch Shubrm Ygnopavitm Blum Astutejh
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;Kksiohre ijea ifo=a iztkirs ;fr lgta iqjLrkr A
vk;q”;e vX;zZa izfre×p ÓqHkza ;Kksiohra cye vLrq rst% AA
{Om ! This sacred (sacrificial) thread is supremely purifying, it is worn from the beginning of time
from the date of manifestation by Prajapati (Brahman). May this sacred thread endow me with
maximum longevity, strength and radiance..)
* Females /uninitiated may sprinkle clean water over their body while reciting
mantra.
ii) Zung
Some one applies zung during wearing of yagnopavit, praying for good health
and prosperity of the person to whom zung is applied.
Put on pavtr on the third (anamika) finger
iii) Pavitr
4- Puja
Shivratri puja has following steps:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
Svastivachan ( Optional)
Doop Deep Puja
Kalash Sthapna
Khetrpal Puja
Vtk Puja
Raksha Prayers
Tarpan
(Vasvdev Bali has not been included as it requires use of fire pot and lot of tarpan .For those who may want to
perform Vasvdev Bali it has been given at the end of this write up)
4-1 Svastivachan (Vedic Hymns) It is recommended that one should learn proper recitation
along with the meaning which helps one to get connected with that divine force which is the
ultimate cause of manifestation recognized as GOD. Listen Audio
1)
Om Vishvani Deva Savitar Duritani Parasuva, Yad Bhadram Tan Na Asuva
¬foÓokfu&nso&lfornqZfjrkfu&ijk lqo&;n&Hknza&ré&vklqo
(Om, All creating lord, please keep far from us all evils and let us attain whatever be
beneficial to us.)
2)
Om Hiranya Garbhah Samavarta Tagre Bhutasya Jatah Patireka Aaseet
Sa Dadhara Prthivim Dyamutemam Kasmai Devaya Havish Vidhema
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¬&fgj.;xHkZ%&leojr&&rkxzs&HkwrL;&tkr%&ifrjsd&vklhr
L &nk/kkj&i`fFkoha&/kkeqrseka&dLeS&nsok;&gfo”kk&o/kse
(The sustainer, the Lord of illuminating celestial cosmos, has been present from the very
beginning. He has ever been the sole Lord of all created beings. He upholds this earth and
heaven. To Him we offer all our prayers.)
3)
Om Ya Atmada Balada Yasya VishvaUpasatePrashishhm Yasya Devah
Yasya Cchaya Amrtam Yasya MrtyuhKasmai Devaya Havishha Vidhema
¬&;&vkRenk&cynk&;L;&foÓo&miklrs &izf’”ka&;L;&nsok
;L;&PNk;k&ve`re&;L;&e`R;q%&dleS&nsok;&gfo”kk&fo/kse
(He is the giver of spiritual and physical strength, His commands all beings the enlightened
ones, obey; under His shadow one enjoys immortality, His displeasure brings death and
destruction. To Him we offer our prayers.)
4)
Om Yah Pranato Nimishhato Mahitvaeka Id Raja Jagato Babhuva
Ya Ishe Asya Dvipadash Chatushpadah Kasmai Devaya Havishha Vidhema
¬&;&izk.krks&fufe”krks&efgRoSdbn&jktk&txrks&cHkwo
;&bZÓ&vL;&f}in“k&pr"qin%&dLeS&nsok;&gfo”kk&fo/kse
(He, by His greatness has become the sole king of the breathing and seeing world; He rules
over this aggregate of bipeds( two legged, humans) and quadrupeds( four legged, animals).
Him we offer all our prayers.)
5)
Bhdrm Pshyim, Prchrem Bhdrm, Bhdrm Vdem,ShrunuyamBhdrm,
Tnno Mitra Varuna Ma Mhntam,AditihSindhuh,Prithvi Ut-dhouh
¬&Hknza%&iÓ;se&izpjse& Hknza&Hknza onse&Jq.kq;ke&Hknza% A
rUuks&fe=k&o:.kk&ek%&egure%&vkfnrhflU/kq%&i`fFoh&mr/kkS
(Let my eyes see all that what is good and harmonious.Let my paths be right one. Let me
speak what is good. Let me hear what is good. Mitra and Varuna you are the custodian of
Surya, Oceans, Earth and Heaven)
6)
Om Yena Dyaur Ugra Prthivi Cha Drdh Yena Svah Stabhitam Yena Nakah
Yo Antrikshe Rajaso Vimanah Kasmai Devaya Havishha Vidhema
¬&;su&/kkS:xzk&i`fFkoh&p&n`<k&;su&Lo%&LrfHkra&;su&ukd%
;ks&vUrfj{ks&jtlks&foeku%&dLeS&nsok;&gfoÓk&fo/kse
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(By Him the sky is made profound and earth solid; by Him heaven and solar spheres are
fixed. Who in the firmamenthas set the shining region like the flying birds. Him we offer all
our prayers.)
7)
Om Prajapate Na Tvadeta Nyanyo Vishva Jatani Parita Babhuva
Yat Kamaste Juhumas Tanno Astu Vayam Syama Patayo Rayinam
¬&iztkirs&uRonsrk&U;U;ks&foÓok&tkrkfu&ifjrk&cHkqo
;R&dkekLrs&tqgqeL&réks&vLrq&o;a&L;ke&ir;ks&j;h.kke A
(No other than the Lord of people, has given existence to all these beings. May that object of
our desires, for which we dedicate ourselves to thee, be ours. May we be the possessors of
grand riches.)
8)
Om Sa No Bandur Janita Sa Vidhata Dhamani Veda Bhuvanani Vishva
Yatra Deva Amrtam AnashanasTrtiye Dhaman Nadhyairayanta
¬&l&uk&cU/kqtZfurk&lfo/kkrk&/kkekfu&osn&Hkqoukfu&foÓok
;=a&nsok ve`re&vuÓukLk&r`rh;&/keké/;Sj;Ur A
(He is our kin, our Father and Begetter; He knows all beings and all ordinances. In Him the
enlightened ones, obtaining life eternal have risen upward to the swarga loka.)
9)
Omkaro Ysy Mulm Krm Pd Jthr Chhnd Vistirn Shakha Rik Ptrm,
Sam Pushpm Yjur Uchit Plh Syat Atherva Prtishtha |
¬&dkjks&;L;&ewya&Øe&in&tBj&PNUn&foLrh.kZ&Ók[kk& _`d&i=a
Lke&iq”ia&;tqj& mfpr&Qy%&L;kr&vFkoZ%&izfr”Bk A
(Vedas are like a tree (Ved Vrksh) which stands on the soil of Omkar, which is held firmly
down below and whose branches are extending everywhere. Rigveda is its leaves Sam Ved
flowers, Yajur Veda fruits and Athar Veda is the gloryof tree.)
10) Om Bhur Bhuvh Svh Tt Svitur Vrinym Bhrgo Devsy Dhimhi Dhiyo Yo Nh
Prochodyat
¬&HkwHkqoZ %&Lo%&r~r&lforqj&ojs.;a&HkxksZ&nsoL;&/khefg&f/k;ks&;ks&u%&izpksn;kr A
(May we mediate on that eternal god, our creator, independent reality, who manifests
through Sun propitiated by the highest gods, one who bestows wisdom, bliss and even
lasting life; may our intellect be illumined by that light of god).
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4-2 Doop Deep Puja –
It has12 parts( ListenAudio for Sanskrit recitation only)
4.2.1 Achman (Purification act) (vkpeu)
Achman is symbolic purification act. A small quantity of water say 1-2 cc is sipped from
right hand palm three times along with recitation of mantra.
Om Shm No Devir Abhishtye Apo Bhvntu Pitye Shmyor Abhi Srvntu Nh
¬&Óa&uks&nsohj&vfHk“V;s&vkiks&HkoUrq&ihr;s!&Óa;ksj&vfHk&lzoUrq&u% AA
(Oh God, may the divine waters be propitious to us for the fulfillment of desires and for our
drinking. May gods shower on us joy and welfare).
4.2.2 Prokshana (Purifying body with consecrated water)(izks{k.kk)
It is a symbolic act of purification of body at the start of performance of Karma by sprinkling
water on body by the water from Pranipatr (pot), along with recitation:
Tirthey Sneym Tirthm Ev Smanam Bhvti Manh
Shmso Arrushho Dhurtih Prann Mrtysy Rkshano Brhmnspti.
rhFksZ& Lusu& rhFkZ&a ,o& lekuka& Hkofr&eku%
Óalks& vkj:Ôks& /kwfrZ &izk.k³& eR;ZL;& j{kk.kks& câe.kLirs A
(Let this water have the same effect as having a bath at a holy place (Tirtha). Let it make me
safe from any disease and save me from death).
4.2.3 Snklpa (Resolution for performing karma) (ladYik)
Snklpa is a resolution to do some auspicious karma as laid down in scriptures. It is recited
verbally at the start of the performance of a karma using following nomenclature:
Om Tat Sat Brahma Adhy Tavat Tithou Adye ( state name the lunar mouth)Masey
( State Shukla/Krishna)Pakshey (state Prtipada to Amavsya/Purnima) Tithou
(state day of the week) Varey (State time prata/sayam Kale ((State your gotra,if it is not
known use the word Amuk), gotre; (state your name )ahm(state your name)
Janam Utsav puja Karishye
¬& rr& lr& czá& v/;& rkor& frFkk&s v|s _____ekls
___i{ks_____frFkkS_____okjs_____
dkys______ xks=s _____ vga tue mRlo iwtk deZ dfj“;s AA
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Example:
A typical snklpa of birthday pooja of a performed by a person whose
name is Shyam lal, Gotra is dattatrey kola, month is Mag, paksh is
shukla, date (Tithou) is ashtami, day is Monday, time of performance is
morning would be recited as under:
Om Tat Sat Brahma Ady Tavt Tithou Adhy Mag Masey Shukla Pakshey
Shub Tithyam Ashtamiyam Somvasrey Prata Kaley Ahm Shamlaley
Datattrey Koley Janam Utsav Puja karm Karishye
Essentially, Snklpa has three parts:
1. Time when it is being performed, which starts with the date of manifestation by
Brahma.
Om Tat Sat Brahmo Adhy Tavat
(¬& rrlr& czge& v/;& rkor)
(From the beginning of That Supreme God Brahma who is Truth today (Adhy – today).
followed by month (Masay); fornight ( ShuklaPaksha /Krishna Paksha: bright or dark part of
fortnight) date (Tithi – from 1st to 15th of fortnight) day (Var) among seven days) and period kal –
morning: Pratakal, evening- Sayam kal
2. Name of performer with gotra ( if gotra is not known use the word Amuk Gotra )
3. The karma which is being undertaken such as jananutsav puja, Shivratri Puja,
Narayan Puja etc
Here are some additional hints/patterns:
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‘Shub’( meaning auspicious) in the recitation of date.
‘yam’ to the date e.g. ashtami as ashtimiyam, similarly chaturthi as
chaturthiyam
replace word ‘r’ with the words ‘asray’ for the day of week e.g. somvar as
somvasray,ravivar as ravivasray and so on.
‘ey’ to the name of person e.g. shamlal as shamlaley, Goving as Gonindaey
4.2.4 Aasan Shodan (Cleaning the seat) (vklu Óks/ku)
This is an act of symbolically cleaning the seat where deity is placed. After cleaning the seat,
a small quantity of water is placed in a cup with a dharba/flower.
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Water is first consecrated by recitation of achmana mantra (three times) as given above and
then, the seat for worship is symbolically made pure by sprinkling water over it with the help
of darbha/flower. While sprinkling water near the place where deity is kept recite:
Om Prithivyai Tvya Drita Loka Devi Tvm Vishnuna Drta
Tvm Ch Dharaya Mam Devi Pvitrm Kuru Chasnm
¬& izfFkO;S ARo;k &/k`rk &yksdk& nsfo& Roa& fo“.kquk& /k`rk A
Roa& p& /kkjk;k& ekensfo& ifo=&a dq:& pklue A
(Om, O mother Earth, the worlds are supported by you and you are supported by Lord
Vishnu. O goddess Prithvi support me too and purify my seat as well).
4.2.5 Prithvi Pujan (Worship of earth as mother) (i`fFkfo iwtu)
While applying tilak, arghya and flowers to floor in the front of deity, recite following
words:
Prim Prithiviyai Adhar Shaktyai Smalubnm
Gandho Nmh Arghyo Nmh Pushpm Nmh
izha &i`fFkO;&S vk/kkj& ÓdR;S& lekyHkua&xU/kk&s ue%&vxkZs &ue%& Ikq“ie& ue% A
(I bow to mother Earth who is the support of Primal energy and offer my salutations by applying tilak,
arghya and flowers).
4.2.6 Aakash Pujan (Worship of Sky) (vkdkÓ iwtu)
While applying tilak, arghya, and pushp (flowers) to sky symbolically by holding it in
fingers and pointing towards sky, recite following:
Sknd Adhar Shktyai Smalubnm Gndho Nmh Argo Nmh, Pushpm Nmh
ldUn& vk/kkj& ÓdR;S &lekyHkua &xU/kks A ue% vxksZ ue% Ikq“ie ue% A
(To sky which is the support of Prime Energy I offer my salutations by applying tilak,
arghya and flowers).
4.2.7 Ganesh Pujan (Seeking blessings of Lord Ganesh) (x.ksÓ iwtu)
Lord Ganesh’s blessings are sought for the smooth performance of the karma that is intended
to be performed by applying tilak, arghya and flowers to deity along with recitation of
mantras. The recitation of mantra is :
Om Shuklmber Dhrm Vishnu,Shshivrnm Chturbhujam! Prsnn Vdnm Dyaye
Srv Vignop Shantiyai
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¬& Óqdyak& Hkj& /kja &fo“.kq A ÓfÓ&o.kZa &prqj&Hkqta &izlUu& onua &/;k;a
&loZ& fo?uksi &ÓkUr;S AA
I pray to Lord Ganesh, Whose clothes are white like sky itself (He is everywhere like God
Vishnu); Who is bright and cool like the Moon; Who has four arms (control over four directions)
and is always happy. Even gods for fulfillment of their desires and removal of obstacles in the
success of their chosen karma worship Him.)
4.2.8 Guru Pujan (Seeking blessings of guru) (xq: iwtu)
Trinity of gods Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh are the first guru’s of an individual. If one
worships his chosen human guru (living or dead) then he/she is worshiped as an agent of
trinity of gods who guides one in the right path to follow. While applying tilak, arghya and
flower Lord Vishnu one recites following mantra :
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Guruh Brhma Guruh Vishnu Gurudevo Maheshvra
Guru Sakshat Prbrhm Tsmy Shri Garve Nmh
Gurve Nmh Prm Gurve Nmh Prmacherya Nmh
Adhi Siddhi Byo Nmh
xq:%& czá& xq:& fo”.kq%& xq:& nsoks& egsÓOj% A
xq:%& lk{kkr& ijczâe&rLeS &Jh& xq:os&ue% A
xqosZ& ue%&ije& xqosZ &ue%, ije&vkpk;aZ ue%
vkfn&fl)H;ks &ue% AA
(Guru is Brhma, Vishnu and Mahesh. He is Omnipresent, I bow to Him who is Supreme
Master and source of all siddhas – right actions.)
4.2.9 Bhu Shuddhih (Keeping away evil spirits) (Hkw Óqf))
Evil spirits have to be kept away by throwing black til seeds (Sesamum) around in all
directions while reciting following mantra.( One should hold til by the right hand finger tips,
move the hands all around the yajman and then put it in the nirmal pot.
Apasarpantu Te Bhuto Ye Bhuta Bhuvi Samsthitah
Ye Bhuta Vigna Kartaras Te Gacchantu Shivjnaya
viliZUr& rs Hkwrk &;s& Hkwrk &Hkqfo&lfULFkrk& ;s& Hkwrk fo?u&djrkjLrs& xkpUrq&
fÓok>uk A
(Those evil spirits and ghosts who are in this place and who may disturb my meditations let
them go away by the immediate order of the Supreme Lord Shiv).
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4.2.10 Pranayama (Rhythmic breathing) (izk.kk;ke)
It is an exercise in calming the mind which is always busy in contemplation about things
other than god .
Different methods have been prescribed for various types of pranayamas
depending upon the process of inhibiting, retention and exhaling of breath. The
simplest and basic pranayam has three steps as follows:
1st Step called Purvk
Close right nostril with right hand thumb and inhale through left nostril, calmly
and slowly, preferably along with mental recitation of some mantra given by guru
or any other mantra say Gayatri mantra or Om, Om etc. certain number of times.
Pranayama
(Purvk )
Pranayama
(Kumbk )
Pranayama
(Rechk )
2nd Step called Kumbk
Close both the nostrils, using thumb and little-anamika finger together, and hold
breath along with mental recitation of the same mantra for the same duration as in
the 1st step.
3rd Step called Rechk
Close left nostril only with little-anamika finger and exhale though right nostril,
while mentally reciting the same mantra for the same period as in 1st step.
4.2.11 Anulepna (Applying tilak) (vuqysiuk)
Applying tilak (a paste made by rubbing chandan and saffron on a stone) is an important part
of ritual. This involves applying Tilak along with arghya and reciting following mantras:
a)
To Self
Atmne,Naraynay, Adhar Shktyai, Smalubnm Gndho Nmh, Argo Nmh, Pushpam
Nmh
.
vkReus &ukjk;.kk;& vk/kkj& ÓdR;S lekyHkua &xU/kks ue%& vxksZ ue%& Ikq“ie ue% AA
(I am applying tilak along with argha and flowers with due reverence toNarayan who is
known Adhar Shakti (primordial energy Aatma).
b)
Applying Tilak to Others:
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Jiv Tvm Shrdh Shtm
tho& Roa&Ójn%& Óre~ AA
( May you live for one hundred autumns.)
c)
Applying Tilak arghya & flowers to Rattandip:
Sv Prakasho Mha Diph, Srvtstimiraph Prasid Mm Govind Dipaym Priklpita.
Lo& izdkÓks& egk &nhi%& loZrfLrfejkig%& izlhn& ee& xksfoUn& nhiks;a &ifjdfYirk
AA
(O Govind, you are self luminous, a great source of light, remover of all darkness, be pleased with me
and enlighten me
)
d)
Apply Tilak to Surya and Other Deities:
Dip second finger in the tika kachloo and then while pointing the finger towards sky
recite:
Nm Dhrm Nidanay, Nmh Svkrt-Sakshnai Nmh Prtiksh Devay, Shri Baskeray
Nmh,Argo Nmh, Pushpm Nmh Gndo Nmh.
Ueks&/keZ& fu/kkuk;& ue%& Lod`rlk{k.kS& ue%&izfr{k &nsok;& Jh&HkkLdjk;& ue% vxksZ
&ue% Ikq“ie ue% xU/kks ue% AA
(I bow to that Lord who is beholder of dharma who is positively Real One, I bow to all divinities and
to Bhaskars(Suns).
4.2.12 Dhup Dip Snklp Siddhi Prarthna (prayer for success in sankalpa) (/kwinhiladYi flf)
izkFkZuk)
At the end of Dup Dip, a request is made to deity for the success of Snklpa taken at the
beginning of . Water from Pranipatr with dharba/flowers and argya is poured on the right
hand fingers held over nirmal bowl. With the recitation:
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Atmne Naraynay Adhar Shktyai Dip Dup Snklpat Siddhir Astu,
Dipo Nmh, Dhupo Nmh
vkReus& ukjk;.kk;& vk/kkj& Ófä;S& nhi&/kwi ladYikr& flf)j& vLr&q nhi% &ue%&
/kwiks%&ue% A
(Narayana- who is Adhar Shakti “Primordial Energy”. May my Snklpa “resolution” of DupDip Puja be
fruitful
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4.3
Kalash/kumb Puja (Establishing Kalash/Invoking Varunadev in a water pot)
dyÓ@dwEc@o:.k&iwtk
It is an important part of worship associated with Shivratri pujas and all homas.
Varun deva, the very embodiment of water, held in a pot, is placed on a seat called Ashtdal (
see diagram) at the designated place( NE corner) of puja place.
It has three parts:
a)Avahan
b)Raksha Prayers ‐ Avahan of Quarter Devas
c)Avahan of other Deities
4.3.1
Avahan
Two pieces of darbha or a flower are held in right hand and avahan recitation then starts as
follows:
Avahi Bhagwn Kalash Devtbhya ‘Herukadibhyh Vatukadibhyh Bhktanugrh Kark, Asmat
Dyanurdhen Snnidhanum Kuru Prbhu
(repeat 3 times) vkokfg&Hkxou&dyÓ&nsorkH;%&gsjdkfnH;%&oVqdkfnH;%&
&Hkdrkuq&xzg&dkjd&vlekr&n;kuq&jks/ksu&lfUu/kkue&dq:&izHkw
(Oh Kalshvtade, you are the one who blesses devotees with anugraha “divine grace”. Please be merciful and
remain present here).
4.3.2-Raksha Prayer (Invocation of deities residing in various quarters).
i) After reciting following prayers put some arga to the south of Kalash :
Ym Deva Dkshinat Sda Ymnetra Rkshohnsta Nh Pantu Te No’Vntu Tebyh Svaha
;a&nsok%&nf{k.kkr&lnks&;eus=k&j{kkg.kLrs&u%&ikUrq&rs uks&oUrq&rsH;%&Lokgk%
(All deities of southern quarters who are watched by Yama, please save me and accept my salutations. May you
be happy)
.
ii) Put some arga to the West of Kalash with the following mantras:
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Ya Devah Pschchat Sdo Marut Netra Rkshohnste Nh Pantu Te No’Vntu Tebyh Svaha
;a&nsok%&iÓpkr&lnks&e:r&us=k&j{kkg.kLrs&u%&ikUrq&rs&uks&oUrq&rsH;%&Lokgk%&
(All the deities of the western quarters who are under the watchful eyes of
accept my salutation. May you be happy)
Marut please protect me and
iii) Repeat above action towards North of Kalash and recite:
Ye Devah Uttrat Sda Mitr‐Varuna Netra Rkshohnste Nh Pantu Te No’Vntu Tebyh Svaha
;a&nsok%&mÙkjkr&lnks&fe=k&o:.k&us=k&j{kkg.kLrs&u%&ikUrq&rs&uks&oUrq&rsH;%&Lokgk&
(All the deities of the northern quarters who are under the watchful eyes of Mitra ‐ Varuna please protect me
and accept my salutations. May you be happy.)
Iv Repeat by putting arga in East direction and recite:
Ye Devah Purh Sdogni Netra Rkshohnste Nh Pantu Te No’Vntu Tebyh Svaha
;a&nsok%&iqj%&lnksfXu&us=k&j{kksg.kLrs&u%&ikUrq&rs&uks&oUrq&rsH;%&Lokgk&%
(All the deities of the eastern quarters, who are under the watchful eyes of Agni, please protect me and
accept my salutations. May you be happy.)
v)
Repeat above action by throwing arga in the upper direction above Kalash and
recite:
Ye Devah Uprishhdh Somnetra Av Svdnto Rkshohnste Nh Pantu Te No’Vntu
Tebyh Svaha
;a&nsok%&mifjÔn%&lkseus=k&vo&LonUrks&j{kksgj.kLrs&u%&ikUrq&rs&uks&oUrq&rsH;%&Lokgk&%
(All the deities who reside in the upper regions under the watchful eyes of Soma, please protect me and accept
my salutations. May you be happy.)
4.3.3
Invocation of other Deities
Sprinkle water with the darbha or flower held in Kalash Pranipatr over the deities after
recitation of prayers
i)Ganesh
Gnanantv Gnptim Hvamhe Kvim Kvinam
Upm Shrvstmm Jyeshthrajm Brhmnam Brhmnspt
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Anh Shrnvn Utibhih Sid Sadnm Nmh
x.kkukUrok&x.kifra&gokegs&dfoa&dohuka&
miea&JoLrea&T;”Vjkta&czge.kak&czgeLir& vku%&J`.ou&mfrfHk%&lhn&lknua&ue%&A
(I am (or we are) invoking Lord Ganesh, Who is most venerated poet among poets and who is leader of all Nakshtras.
You are the most venerated Brahman. Please listen to my (our) prayer and take Your seat here. Please be happy with
me/us I/We bow to you.)
ii)Rudra
Yo Rudro Agnouyo Apsu, Y Oushhdhishhu Yo Vnsptishhu Yo Rudro Vishva Bhuvn Vivesh Tsma
Rudray Nmostu Devah
;ks&:nzksa&vXukS;ks&vIlq&;&vkSÔ/khÔq&;ks&ouLifrÔq&;ks:nzks&foÔok&Hkqou& foosÓ&rLeS&:nzk;&ueks&Lrq&nsok&
(We pray to Rudradeva Who is present in the fire (agni), water (apa), herbs, vegetation etc. Please take Your
seat here.)
iii)Vishnu
Om Tt Vishno Prmm Pdm Sda Pshynti Suryh Deviv Chkshur Attm Tt Vipraso Vipnyvo
Jagrvansh Smindhte Vishnor Tt Prmm Pdm
¬&rr&fo”.kks&ije&in~e&lnk&iÓ;fUr&lw;kZ&fnOo;&
pdÓj&vkRe&rr%&foijlks&foiu;ks&tkXj&lEufgrk&fo”.kksj&;r%&ije&ine&
(The learned one’s always worship the sacred feet of Lord Vishnu and are eager to have His vision in the
Svrga Loka. We pray to Him to take seat here for our welfare and happiness.
4.4 Kshtrpal invocation
Kshtrapals are protectors of crops in the fields and are beneficial to mankind. There are 49
Kshtrpals who are worshiped on major Samskaras along with Kalash. However on other
occasions only 20 khetrpals are invoked. Generally two small pots mark their presence. In
earlier time every Kashmiri Pandit families used to keep two small pots (called Saniwari) in
the kitchen by the side of the hearth. The lady of the house would place cooked rice in these
two pots before serving to the family members.
Invocation
Om Bhur Bhuvh Svah Kshetradipalye Nmh
¬&HkwHkqZo%&Lo%&{ksrk`fnifr;s&ue%&
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Offer arga pushpam ( mixed rice and loose flowers) to khetrpals while reciting their names
as under:‐
1) Om Drshte Nmh ¬&nzÔVs&ue%
2) Updrshte Nmh ¬&minzÔVs&ue%
3) Khyatre Nmh ¬&[;k=s&ue%
4) Upkhyatre Nmh ¬&vi[;k=s&ue%
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
Anukhyatre Shastre Nmh ¬&vuq[;krs&ÓkL=s&ue% 6)
Shrnvte Nmh ¬&J`.ors&ue%
Upshr nvte Nmh ¬&viJ.ors&ue%
Ste Nmh ¬&lrs&ue%
Aste Nmh ¬&vlrs&ue%
10) 10)Jatay Nmh ¬&tkrk;&ue%
11) 11)Janishymany Nmh ¬&tfu”;ek.k;&ue%
12) 12Bhutey Nmh ¬&Hkwrk;&ue%
13) 13)Bhvishyte Nmh ¬&HkfoÓ;rs&ue%
14) 14)Chkshushhe Nmh ¬&p{kqÔs&ue%
15) 15)Shrotray Nmh ¬&Jks=k;&ue%
16) 16)Mnse Nmh ¬&euls&ue%
17) 17)Vache Nmh ¬&okps&ue%
18) 18)Brhmne Nmh ¬&czge.ks&ue%
19) 19Shantay Nmh ¬&ÓkUrk;s&ue%
20) 20)Tpse Nmh ¬&rils&ue%
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4.5) Vtk Puja
After establishing Kalash as witness for puja, now it is time to perform eloberate puja of
Vtknath Bhirwa with traditional reverence. Traditions vary, some offer non veg food
including cooked fish in the bhairwa pot and eat left over as prashad and yet others offer
only veg food. Choice of food that is offered, veg or non veg has also family tradition. Keep
all offerings of food and other things near by.
To start puja put Saniputloo (Shiv linga) in a thali in your front to receive abeshekh( bath).
Offerings are made to Saniputloo in the first place and then in the Shiv pot, Parvati pot, and
Shivgana pots, in that order. No offerings are mde to Bhirwa pot. It is there for putting
traditional cooked food offered at the time of Navedym (See para 6-2-4-13- below).
4,5.1) Dhyan (/;ku)
a)Lord Shiva
Gaurishvray Bvn Trykarnay Bhktapriyay Bhvbhiti Bhide Bhvay Shrvay Dukh Shmnay
Vrshh DvjayRudray Kaldhnay Nmh Shivay
xkSjhýjk;&Hkou &=;dkjuk;&HkDrkfiz;k;&HkofHkfr&fHkns&Hkok;&
ÓokZ;&nq%[k&Óeuk;&o`Ô/otk;&:nzk;&dkynguk;&ue%&fÓok;&
(I meditate upon Lord Shiva Who is dear to Gauri (Parvati), Who is Lord of three worlds, Who is dear
to Hisworshippers, Who removes all fear and hardships, whose flag bears the mascot of a bull, Who is
known as Rudra andis beyond the concept of time.)
b)Durga Dhyan
Om Sinhastha Shshi Shekhra Mrkt Prkhyaih Ch Chaturbhibujaih
Shnkh Chkr Dhnuh Shransh Ch Ddhti Netras Tribhih Shobhita
Amukttang Gdhar Knkn Rnt Kanchi Rnn Nupra
Durga Durgtiharini Bhvto Na Rtnol Lst Kundla
¬&flagLFkk&ÓfÓ&Ós[kjk&ejdr &iz[k;S õ&prqfHkZHkqtS%&
Óa[k&pØ&/kuq%&ÓjkSõ&n/krh&us=fL=fHk ‘kkfsHkrk
vkeqäkUx&?kngkj&dš.k&j.kr&dkUkfp &jUu &uwijk
nqxkZ&nqxZfr&gkfj.kh&Hkorq&uks&jRuksy&yLr&dq.MykA
(She, Who is riding a lion, with Her head bedecked with the crown of the Moon. Whose body radiates
with the radiance of like that of Mrkt (a mythological gem). In Her four arms She is holding a conch
(Shenkh); a disc (Ckr); a bow(Dhnush) and arrow (Van). She has three eyes and whose various organs
are decorated with armlets, necklace, a tinkling waist belt of gold, and bangles and dazzling
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earrings.That Goddess Durga may remover all our distress.)
4.5.2) Avahan and Archam( vkokgu&a vpZke)
Welcoming gods to take their seats and also seek permission of gods to offer their
worship recite:
Bhgvte Bhvay Devay, Bhimay Devay, Ishanay Devay, Mha Devay, Parvti
Sahitay,Permeshvray,Deviputr‐Vtuk‐Nathay,Kalratrayai,Smst‐Shivratri‐
DevtabhyhAvahyami Archami
Hkxors&Hkok;nsok;&Hkhek;&nsok;&bZÓkuk;&nsok;&egknsok;&ikoZrh&lfgrk;&
ijesÓojk;&nsohiq=k;&oVqdukFkk;&dkyjk=S&leLrfÓojkf=&nsorkH;%&
vkokg;kfe&vpZkfe&
(This is a collective welcome to Lord Shiva Devi Parvati and Vtknath Bhirwa and all associated devas to
take seat and grant permission to offer puja )
4.5.3
) Pran Pratishtha (Bringing idols to life for Puja) (izk.k&izfrzÓBk)
This is a symbolic act by which idols of worship are made life to receive oblations.It
has two acts:
a) Consecration of water. Pour water in the pranipatr vessel three times with the
recitation:
Om Shm No Devir Abhishtye Apo Bhvntu Pitye Shmyor Abhi Srvntu Nh
¬&Óa&uks&nsohj&vfHk“V;s&vkiks&HkoUrq&ihr;s!&Óa;ksj&vfHk&lzoUrq&u% AA
(Oh God, may the divine waters be propitious to us for the fulfillment of desires and for our drinking.
May gods shower on us joy and welfare).
b) Sprinkle the water from Pranipatr over idol with the recitation:
Ashivnoh Pranstau Te Pranm Dttan Ten Jiv.
(sprinkle water on idols and pots)
vfÓouks& izk.kLrkS& rs& izk.k rs& izk.k &nrka &rsu &tho
Mitravarunyoh Pranstau Te Pran Dttan Ten Jiv
fe=k &o:.k;kS& izk.kLrS& rs& izk.k& nrka&rsu &tho
Brhspteh Pranstau Te Pran Dttan Ten Jiv
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czgLirs%& izk.kLrkS& rs& izk.k &nrak& rsu& tho AA
(This is request to Vedic deities Ashvini, Mitra-Varuna and Brhaspati to bring idols to life)
Smst‐Shivratri Devtabhyh Kalashdevtabyo Jiv Danum Pariklyami Nmh
leLrfÓojkf=&nsorkH;%& dyÓ&nsorkH;% thonku &ifjdYi;kfe &ue%
(Please Bring seven reshis to life to receive oblations)
4.5.4) Padya ( Washing deities feet)
Washing of deity’s feet( with water from ganges if available) is one of the symbolic
acts of puja. Water Put water ,milk, curd, honey, ghee and gur in the pranipatr cup
and pour it over all deities with recitation of following mantra:
Gngadi Srv Tirtha byo Anitm Toym Uttmm !
Padyarthm Smpradasami Grhnntu Prmeshvrh
Smst‐Shivratri Devtabhyh Kalashdevtabyo Padyo Padym Smrpyami
x›kfn&loZ&rhFkZH;&vkuhre&rks;eqÙkee&A
ik/kkFkZa&lEiznkL;kfe&x`gUrq&ijesJjk&A
leLrfÓojkf=&nsorkH;%& dyÓ&nsorkH;%&ikn;ks&ik|a&leiZ;kfe&A
(I am using this sacred water from Ganges and other sacred rivers for washing your feet. Please
accept it)
4.5.5) Arghym (Washing deities hands and face) (v/kZ;a )
Eight ingredients called Ashtang (water,milk,curd,ghee,rice,barley, yellow mustard
oil seeds called sarshap,vishthur) is poured over deities along with recitation of
following mantra:
Gnd Pushp Akshttair Yuktm Gryni Sampaditm Mya
Grhnntv Argym Prasanashch Bhvntu Me Srvda Smst‐Shivratri Devtabhyh
Kalashdevtabyo Argyam Samarpiyamey Nmh
xU/k&iq”i&v{krS;DqZ re&v/;Za&lEikfnra&e;k&A
x`ÐURo/;Za&izlUukÓp&HkoUrq&esa&loZnk&A
leLrfÓojkf=&nsorkH;%& dyÓ&nsorkH;%&v/kZ;a&leiZ;kfe&ue%&
(Oh Devas please accept offerings of Gndh (tika) flowers, aksht (unbroken rice) along with
otheringredients for washing you face and hands, please be happy with me/us always.).
4.5.6)
Dev Aachman ( cleaning deities) (nso&vkpeu)
This is an act of pouring pure water over deity to purify it of any sticking materials
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used in oblations.This type of achman is performed almost after every oblation.
Sometimes some scent (and or camphor) is added to water as an aroma.Recitation of
following words is done:
Krpuren Sughndhn Vasitm Svad Shitlm Toym Achmanyrthm Grhnuntu
Prmeshvrh.
diZwjs.k&lq?kU?ksu&okflra&Lokn&Óhrye&rks;e&vkpeuh;kFkZa&x`guUrq&ijesJoj%&
(Oh Prmeshvr please accept this achman “purification with cold, tasty water scented with camphor
and other scents).
4.5.7) Dev Snan / Abhesheikh (Bathing of deity) (nso&Luku&@&vfHkÓsd)
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Bathing of deity with water and other ingredients.Abesheikh (bath) is carried by15
ingredientsPanchdashang : water, milk,curd, honey,rice, barley,ghee,sarshap( yellow oil
seeds),chandan tika,gold( dip gold ring),silver, laja(baked paddy), flowers etc. This will require lot
of water and hence use a large bowl . Pour good quantity of water over all deities including devine
pots. While pouring water over all deities recite:
Bhgvte Bhvay Devay, Bhimay Devay, Ishanay Devay, Mha Devay,
ParvtiSahitay,Permeshvray,Deviputr‐Vtuk‐Nathay,Kalratrayai, Smst‐Shivratri Devtabhyh
Kalashdevtabyo Panchdash Snanm Smrpyami Nmh
Hkxors&Hkok;nsok;&Hkhek;&nsok;&bZÓkuk;&nsok;&egknsok;&ikoZrh&lfgrk;&
ijesÓojk;&nsohiq=k;&oVqdukFkk;&dkyjk=S& leLrfÓojkf=&nsorkH;%& dyÓ&nsorkH;%&&
ipanÓ&LukuleZi;kfe&ue%
4.5.8) Pad Sparsh (ikn&li”kZ) (Touching feet of deity after bath as an act of respect.)
Pad Sparch is a formal way of offering respects to a deity or an elder or a guest. In puja, deity’s
feet or seat is touched by right hand while bowing down and then touching the hand to performers
forehead. Recite:
Smst‐Shivratri Devtabhyh Kalashdevtabyo Charnam Sparshyami Nama”
leLrfÓojkf=&nsorkH;%& dyÓ&nsorkH;%&& pukZe&liÓZ;kfe&ue%
(I bow to Lord by touching His/Her feet).
4.5.9) Asan Prathistha (Placing deity at designated place after bath)(vklu izfrzÓBk)
After bathing, Vtknath( Sonipatloo) is to be placed on a nicely decorated seat. Put some flower
petals at the place where he is to be seated( If there is a throne available put it there,otherwise put it
in a thali).
Recite:
Asnaye Nmh, Pdm Asnayeh Nmh Jnan Asnaye Nmh
vkluk;s& ue%& ine& vkluk;s& ue%& Kku& vkluk;s& ue%
4.5.10) Vastra Grhan (Putting on clothes of
deity(oLr`&x`gu)
Decorate Vtknath and all pots with flowers.If you have flower malas for deities put them on the
deities
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Smst‐Shivratri Devtabhyh Kalashdevtabyo
Vstrm Samarpyamii Nmh
leLr& fÓojkf=&nsorkH;%& dyÓ&nsorkH;%&&oL=a&LejI;kfe&ue%&
(Please accept clothes with my full reverence)
4.5.11) Dev Anulepna (Smearing deities with tilak) (nso&vuqysiuk)
While applying tilak to all pots and Vtknath recite :
Srveshvr Jgt Vindya Divyasnm Susmsthita
Gndh Grhan Devesh Divgndop Shobitm
Smst‐Shivratri Devtabhyh Kalashdevtabyo Smalbnm Gndo Nmh
losZJoj&txr&oU/k&fnO;klu&lqlafLFkr&A xU/k&x`gk.k&nsosÓ&fnO;xU/kksi&ÓksfHkre&A leLr
fÓojkf=&nsorkH;%&dyÓ&nsorkH;%&&&lekyHkus&xU/kks&ue%
(Almighty god, seated on His/Her divine seat, please accept this Gndh (tika) for your beautification with my full
reverence)
4.5.12)Chamer/Arti (Recitation of bajans etc) (pkej@vkjrh)
Move Ratandeep and Doop etc held in a thali in front of kalash and recite Aarti bhajans( Om Jai
Jagadesh or any other recitation.) . Select ones that you are familier with If possible recite Shiv
Mahimnapar .At the end of Aarti recite:
Smst‐Shivratri Devtabhyh Kalashdevtabyo chamaram/arti samarpayami Nmh
leLrfÓojkf=&nsorkH;%&dyÓ&nsorkH;%vkjrh;e&leZi;kes&ue%
(please accept offering ofAar4.5.13)
Naivedyam/ Prepyun (uSos/;e&(izsI;qu)
It is an offering of Bhog (eatable items) to deity. It has three parts:
a)Prashad ‐ Offering cooked food ( as per tradition )
b)Madurparka Arpan (e/kqiZkdkZ&viZ.k) . Offering sweets or sweet drink
c)Tambulam (Mouth sweatning) (rkEcwy)
4.5.13.1 ) Prsad Bhog
Beside cooked food, place some dry fruit in a separate bowl. Dry fruit is meant for use as a prashad
for offering to close relations such as married daughters and sisters etc. later on. The performer and
all others touch the Prasad plate or the performer.The cooked food offerings for Vtknath should be
put in a separate thali and after recitation of following naveed mantras it should be offered to Vtk nath
Bairaw by placing it in the bowl already placed at puja place. Part of the cooked food should be
placed in a separate thali which is Prasad for eating by the family.
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Prepyun/Bhog (Offering food to Devas) (izsI;qu)
Prepun is a bhog which is usally part of Pradhan Bhag. In Kashmiri tradition, it has a long
recitation.The recitation of mantras is names of various deities such as Lord Ganesh, Vishnu, Shiv,
Durga, Kumar,and Surya.
The performer touches the pot in which offering of bhog has been put. Others present touch him
and recitate:
i)
Amrtesh – Mudrya – Amrtikrty – Amrtm Astu – Amrtaytam Naivedym
s ve`rsÓs&eqnz;k&ve`rh& d`R;& ve`re~&vLrq& ve`rk;rka& uSos|e~ A
(Let this offering to deities be like the amrit (which makes one immortal).
ii)
Vinaykay, Ekdntay, Krishnpinglay, Gjannay, Lmbodray, Bhalchndray, Herumbay ,
Akhurthay,Vigneshay, Vignbhkshyay, Vllbhasahitay, Shri Mahagneshvray
fouk;dk;& ,dnUrk;& d`”.kfiaxyk;& xtkuuk; &yEcksnjk;& HkkypUnzk;& gsjEck;&
vk[kqjFkk; &fo?usÓ k;& fo?uHk{kk;& oYyHkk&lfgrk;& Jh&egkx. sÓksÓ k;
(These are 12 Epithets of Ganesh with which he is propitiated on all pujas ).
iii)
Bhgvte, Vasudevay, Snkrshhnay, Pradyumnay, Aniruddhray, Styay Purushay,
Achutay,Madhvay, Govinday, Shstrnamne Vishnve Lkshmi Sahitay Naraynay
Hkxors& oklqnsok;& ‘k.d”kZ.kk;& iz|qEuk;& vfu:)k;& lR;k;&iq:”kk;& vP;qrk; &ek/kok;&
xksfoUnk;&lglzukEus& fo”.kqos& y{ehflgrk;& ukjk;.kk;
(These are just 10 epithets out of 1000 Epithets of Vishnu ).
iv)
Bhvay Devay, Shrvay Devay, Rudray Devay, Pshuptye Devay, Ugray Devay, Bhimany
Devay,Mhadevay, Ishanay Devay, Uma Parvati Sahitay Permeshvray.
Hkok; &nsok;&Óok;Z&nsok;&:nzk;&nsok;& iÓqir;s& nsok; &mxzk;&nsok; Hkhek;&nsok;
&egk&nsok; bZÓkuk;&nsok; &mek& ikoZrh &lfgrk;& ije”sojk;
(These are8 Epithets of Shiva ).
v)
Klim, Kam, Kumaray, Shhnmukhay, Myur Vahnay, Senadhiptye,
Dyha& dka& dqekjk;& “k.eq[kk;& e;wjokguk;& lsukf/kir;s
These are 6 Epithets of Kumar-olser son of Lord Shiva)).
vi)
Bhagvatyai Amayai, Kamayai, Charvngyai, Tnkdhrinyai, Tarayai, Parvtyai,
Ykshnyai,Shri Sharika Bhagvatyai, Shri Sharda Bhagvtyai, Shri Maharagni Bhagvtyai,
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Shri jwala Bhagvatyai,Shri Vridha Bhagvtyai, Vaikhri Bhagvtyai, Vitasta
Bhagvatyai,Gnga Bhagvatyai, Yamuna Bhagvtyai, Kalika Bhagvtyai, Siddhlkshmyai,
Mha Lkshmyai, Mha Tripursundryai, Shstrnamnyai Devyai, Bhavanyai, Abhymkri
Devyai, Kshmmkri Bhagvtyai, Srvshutrgatinyai
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HkxoR;S &vek;S]&& dkek;S] &pkoZUX;S]& Vad/kfj.;S]& rkjk;]S &ikoZR;S] &;f{k.;]S&Jh&&
Ókfjdk&HkxoR;]S Jh Ókjnk&HkxoR;S]&& Jh egkjkKhHkxoR;S] &Jh Tokyk HkxoR;S] &Jh
ozhMkHkxoR;S]& oS[kjhHkxoR;]S &forLrkHkxoR;S] &xaxkHkxoR;]S &;equkHkxoR;]s &dkfydkHkxoR;S]
&fl)y{E;S] &&egky{E;]S& egkf=iqjlqUn;]& lglzukEu;S& nsO;S HkokU;S &vHk;adjhnsO;S&
{kseadjhHkxoR;S &loZÓ=q?kkfr.;S
(The first 7 epithets are from first Sanskrit alphabets v]d]p]V]r]i] ; ] the rest are names of goddesses and
rivers which are also worshipped as deities ).
Concluding Prayer
vii) Utpnnm Amrtm Divym Prakkshiro Adhi Mnthanat Annm Amrtrupen Naivedym Grhytam
mRiUue~&ve`ra fnO;a izkd~&{khjks&nf/k&eUFkukr~&vUue~&ve`r:is.k
leLr&nsorkH;%&uSos|a&izfr&x`g;re~ AA
(It is a request to gods to accept the Naved as amrit, to get which they worked hard, during the churning of
the water of ocean (Kshirsmdr manthan) as we have also put a similar effort in the preparation of this Naived
Bhog).
4.5.13.2) Madurparka Arpan (e/kqikdkZ&viZ.k) . Offering sweets or drink)
Madurpak is a drink made from milk, curd, honey, sugar ,ghee, water .In Kashmiri tradtion kunds(
sugar cones) are offered as sweet by pouring these in the Shivpot. The accompanying mantra
recitationt is as follows:
Khira Jy Madhu Sumishrm Shubrddhn Smnvitm
Shhdrsaih Smayuktm Grehnannm Nivedeya
Smst‐Shivratri Devtabhyh KalashdevtabyoMadhurpkm Pariklpyami Nmh.
{khjk&t;&e/kq&lq& afeJe&ÓqHkzn/u&lefUore! ÔMjlS%&lek;Dr&x`gk.kk&fuosn;s(
leLrfÓojkf=&nsorkH;%& dyÓ&nsorkH;% e/kqiZda&ifjdY;kfe&ue%&
(Oh deities please accept sweet Madhurpkm drink made of six ingredients like milk, honey, sugar etc.)
4.5.13.3) Tambulam (Mouth sweatning) (rkEcwya )
Offering Elechi (byk;ph), Lovng (ykasx), Supari (lwikjh) etc to deity with the recitation
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Smst‐Shivratri Devtabhyh Kalashdevtabyo Mukh Suvarthey Tambulm Smrpyami Nmh
leLrfÓojkf=&nsorkH;%&dyÓ&nsorkH;%&& eq[k&lqokFkZs rEcwya&leiZ;kfe&
(Oh Lord please accept tambul for sweetning your mouth).
4.5.14)
Chaterum / Adarshnam N=e@vknZÓue&
(Placing cover over the head , showing mirror,and circumambulating around deity)
i)Chtrum,
Cover Shiv pot and Parvati pot with chatras ( made from tree cuttings as alredy prepared) with the
rcitation:
Smst‐Shivratri Devtabhyh Kalashdevtabyo Chtrum, Samarpyami Nmh
leLrfÓojkf=&nsorkH;%& dyÓ&nsorkH;%& N=e &ifjdyI;kes&ue%&
ii)Adarshnam. Show mirror to deity so that he/she can have look at his/her self and recite:
Smst‐Shivratri Devtabhyh Kalashdevtabyo Adarsham Pariklpyami Nmh
leLrfÓojkf=&nsorkH;%& dyÓ&nsorkH;%& vk/kÓZ&ue&
4.5.15) Pushpanjali
Hold a handful of flower leaves and place it at the feet of rdeity. Recite:
Mntr Hinm Kriya Hinm Bhkti Hinm Jnardn
Yt Pujitm Mya Dev Peripurn Tddstu Mai
eU= ghua fØ;k ghua HkfDr ghua tuknZu A
;r iwftre e;k nso A ifjiw.kZ rnLrq eS A
4.6 Uttra Bhaga
Kshma-Yachna/Prayashcitta (Atonement) ({kek ;kpuk)
This is an act of atonement for the errors committed in the ritual. A few sholokas are recited while
bowing down head and keeping both hands in namaskar mode:
Yani Kani Ch Poapani Jnmantr Kritani Ch
Tani Srvani Nshyntu Pradikshnm Pde Pde
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;kfu&dkfu&p&ikikfu&tUekUrj&d`rkfup&
Rkfu&lokZf.k&uÓ;Urq&iznf{k.ka&ins&insA
(Oh, Lord whatever sins I have committed during my life time so far, please destroy all of them while I am
making a circumambulation).
4.7)
Pitr Tarpan (Offering water oblations) (fi= riZ.k)
As per Vedic thought a man is born with three debts (rins) towards devas, rishis and ancestors. Pitr
tarpan is one of the means of repaying that debt for ancestors.
All per Vedic thought dead people can be propitiated by offering water oblation along with black til (
sesame) PitrTarpan is an act of offering water oblations to dead ancestors.Usually three generations
of ancestors are offered tarpan
All acts of action( Karma) are preceeded by a a resolution ( Sankalpa) to perform an action, be it for
puja or tarpan. Sankalpa is followed by tarpan
Snklpa
Hold a little water in the cupped right hand palm and recite:
Om Tat Sat Brahma Adhy Tavat Tithou Adye Pha PhalgunMasey Krishna)Pakshey
Dvadasham/Triyodasham (state which ever is applicable) ___ Varey ( state which day e.tg. ‘Sunday’
is Ravivasrey) Saym) Kale ___ Gotrey ( state gotra ifgotra is not known use the word Amuk,);
ahm_____(performers name) Pitr Tarpan Karm Karishye .
Put water held in hand in nirmal pot.
¬&rr lr&czá&v/;&rkor&frFkks&v|s&&&&&ekls&&&&&&&i{ks&&&&&&&frFkkS&&&&&&okjs&&&&&&&
Dkys&&&&&&&xks=s(&vg&&&&&&&&&&&& fi= riZ.k deZ&dfj”;s&A
Tarpan
Facing south, Yagnopavit in Upsvena( through left arm) position (women should keep hair lock on
left shoulder), left knee touching ground, right knee up, pavitri removed from anamika finger, one
should hold tight two pieces of darbha bent in the middle or flower petals, by thumb and side of
palm. With a small quantity of black til (sesame seeds) in the the right hand palm, pour water from a
pot held by the left hand over til and let it go through in the nirmal pot , recite following words:
Asmat(Pita for father state his nameVasurupasy / Mata for mother state her nameVasurupasy
Ttriptum idm tilokodkm tasmai swada, tasmai swada ,tasmai swada.
*If both parents are dead then after naming both the parents replace the word tasmai with tebhyo
( Tebhyo is plural form while tasmai is singular)
On major occasions like Shivratri tarpan is extended to three generation of both the parents. The
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tarpan recitation then goes as given below:
1) Grand father – Pita Mhh (firk eg%)
2) Great Grandfather – Prpita Mhh (izfirk eg%)
3) Grandmohter (paternal) – Pita Mhi (firk egh)
6) Greatgrand Mother (paternal) Prpita Mhi (izfirk egh)
7) Grandfather (maternal) – Mata Mhh (ekrk eg%)
8) Great Grand Father (maternal) Prmata Mhh (izekrk eg%)
9) Great Great Grand father (maternal) Vrd Prmatma Mhh (o`) izekrkeg%)
10) Grand mother – Mata Mhi (ekrk egh)
11) Great Grand mother (maternal) Prmata Mhi (izekrk egh)
12) Great Great Grand mother – Vrd Prmata Mhi (o`) izekrk egh)
Parent ancestors are addressed as Vasurupa ;Grand parents as Rudrrupa ;Great grandparents as
Adityarupa
Thus tarpan for three generations from paternal side male ancestors would be:
Asmat Pita (state name of father)Vasurups , Pitamaha (name of grandfather) Rudrrups, Pripita Mha
‐( name of the great grandfather) Aditrups) Trpyntam Idm Tilkodkm , Tebhyo Svkdha . Tebhyo
Svdha , Tebhyo Svdha
(vLer&(&&&&&&&&&&(olq:iL; &&&&&&&&&&&:nz:iL; &&&&&&&&&&&&vkfnR;k:iL;) r`I;Urkebna&frydksnde(&xxatyok& rsH;ks Lo/kk&
rsH;ks Lo/kk& rsH;ks Lo/kk
(May this water along with sesamum quench the thirst of my relation as given in (a) above who is of the form of
Vasu (Vishnu for parents, Rudra for grandparents and Aditya ‘Sun’ for great grand parents). May they enjoy it )
Example If the dead ancestors are- Shyam Lal father, Gobind Joo( grand father,Mukund Ram great
grand father, The recitation for tarpan would be:
Naming ladies
Ladies are named first as per their maiden name followed by the given name after marriage. Using the
words Tt Saman (rr leku) for describing both the names e.g. for maiden name Kamla and married name of
Shobawati the naming would be “Kamla Tt Saman “Shoba Deviyai” (the word Devyai is added to all
married women living or dead).
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