Annabhisheekam 2024

                            Annabhisheekam at Sri Sankara Mattham , Mumbai

According to sacred texts, rice is a symbol of life, richness, and prosperity and Lord Shiva is a great lover of Abhishekams. Sri Sankara Mattham in Mumbai performed Annabhishekam which is a unique ritual that invokes the blessings of Lord Shiva. On this day, Shiva Lingam, the phallic symbol of Lord Shiva’s energy, is hydrated with the traditional Abhishekam items such as holy water, turmeric powder, sandalwood paste, milk, coconut water, curd and sacred ash. Then the idol is entirely covered with cooked rice mixed with ghee, dhahi and decorated with an assortment of fruits, vegetables. At the end of the ritual, aarti is presented to Lord Shiva, and the covered rice and vegetables are  distributed as Prasad to everyone, not letting a single grain go waste.