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Nakshatra Offerings to Arunachala

It is repeatedly mentioned in the Skandapurana that Lord Shiva will always have a special connection towards those who undertake pradakshina, tapas and austerities at Arunachala.  According to Nandikeswara, for heavenly enjoyments and eventual satisfaction, there is no greater place of sanctity than the Holy Hill. Remembrance of Arunachala purifies the mind, learning about its greatness perfects the ears and extolling its munificence sanctifies the tongue. It is also stated in the Purana that, “There will be no experience of physical and mental ailments wherever the lingam of Arunachaleswarar is worshipped”.  Offerings during 27 Nakshatras  Nakshatras or stars function as sensory organs of the Lord. Arunachaleswarar prefers particular offerings on each day of puja depending upon the ruling star of the day. The precise specification of offerings, however, has a scientific basis. For example, on the day ruled by Krittika (i.e. Moon ...

Lord shiva worship for 27 stars

People born in one of the 27 stars can use this for their jenma nakshatra worship. Aswini - siva with komatha Bharani - siva with sakthi Karthigai - siva alone Rohini -  siva with moon in his head Mirugasirisha - siva with murugan Thiruvathirai - siva worshipped by snake Punarpoosam - siva with vinayagar and murugan Poosam - siva drinking poison Ayilyam - siva with vishnu Magam - siva placing vinayagar in his lap Pooram - Arthanarreeswarar Uthiram - Natarajar Hastham - siva in meditating pose Chithirai - siva with goddess parvathi seeing nandhi abhisegam Swathi - Sagasralingam Visagam - siva with parvathi  and kamadhenu Anusham - siva worshipped by sri ram Jyesta - siva with nandhi Moolam - siva with sarpha vinayagar Pooradam - siva with sakthi and vigneswara Uthiradam - siva sitting on rishaba seeing abhisegam done by goddess parvathi Thiruvonam - siva sitting on moon blessing vinayagar Avittam - siva in bridegroom pose Sat...