Dakshinamurti Puja In Ujjain

About this puja

A Shiva puja in Ujjain honouring Dakshinamurti, the divine teacher of wisdom and meditation, with sankalp, abhishek and aarti.

Dakshinamurti is the south-facing form of Lord Shiva, seen as the highest guru. He stands for awareness, knowledge and understanding, and is worshipped as the lord of meditation and wisdom. He is also regarded as the teacher of the arts who explains the scriptures. Yellow is said to be his favourite colour, and his image is believed to dispel negative influences. The puja begins with the sankalp, taken in the devotees' names. The pujari then invokes Lord Shiva and the Guru with mantras and prayers. Shiva is bathed in an abhishek of milk, Ganga Jal and flowers while mantras are recited. The puja closes with aarti, and devotees receive blessings.

Why devotees perform it

Helps devotees seek spiritual knowledge and wisdom Traditionally believed to bring protection and guidance on the spiritual path Devotees believe it shields them from negative energies