Shiv Parwati Puja

• Lord Shiva: Known as the destroyer of evil and the embodiment of asceticism, meditation, and cosmic balance.
• Goddess Parvati: The goddess of fertility, love, beauty, and divine strength, who represents nurturing and devotion.
• Together, their union symbolizes the ideal balance of power, love, and responsibility.

Reasons for Performing Shiv Parwati Puja:

1. For Marital Harmony: Couples often perform this puja to ensure happiness, peace, and understanding in their relationship.
2. For Seeking a Suitable Life Partner: Unmarried individuals, especially women, perform this puja to seek a loving and devoted spouse, as Goddess Parvati is seen as the ideal wife.
3. For Family Well-being: The puja is performed for overall family prosperity, health, and happiness.

How to Perform Shiv Parwati Puja:

Preparation:

• Clean the area and set up a small altar.
• Place images or idols of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
• Offer flowers, fruits, incense, water, and other sacred items.

The Ritual:

• Invocation: Begin by invoking Lord Ganesha for removing obstacles.
• Mantras and Stotras: Chant sacred mantras like the Shiva Mantra (“Om Namah Shivaya”) and Parvati Mantras.
• Offering of Milk and Water: Abhishekam (ritual bathing) of Shiva Lingam with milk, water, honey, and curd.
• Aarti: Conclude the puja with the Aarti, a devotional song, and prayer.