About Maha Lingarchana
Maha Lingarchana is an elaborate worship of Lord Shiva in which many Shiva lingas are worshipped together with Rudram chanting and abhishekam. It is traditionally performed during Karthika masam, on Maha Shivaratri or on Mondays, and is regarded as one of the most complete forms of Shiva worship. It is conducted by a team of priests over several hours.
Maha Lingarchana samagri list
- Bilva leaves — 1,008
- Vibhuti (sacred ash) — 1 pack
- Milk, curd and honey for abhishekam — 2 L, 1 kg, 500 g
- Turmeric powder — 100 g
- Kumkum — 100 g
- Sandalwood paste — 1 small pack
- Akshata (rice mixed with turmeric) — 250 g
- Loose flowers — 1 kg
- Flower garlands — 2
- Betel leaves — 50
- Betel nuts — 25
- Bananas — 1 dozen
- Fruits (5 varieties) — 5 of each
- Coconuts — 5
- Mango leaves — 1 bunch
- Kalasham (copper or silver pot) — 1
- Blouse piece or new cloth — 1
- Ghee — 250 g
- Cotton wicks — 1 pack
- Deepam (oil lamps) — 2
- Camphor — 1 pack
- Incense sticks — 1 pack
- Naivedyam (prasadam prepared at home) — 1 plate
Verified pandits who perform Maha Lingarchana
Frequently asked questions
How much does Maha Lingarchana cost?
Maha Lingarchana with a verified Rutviju pandit starts from ₹15,000 as pandit dakshina. The price can be a little higher outside the metro cities, live video pujas cost less than a home visit, and the full bill is shown before you pay.
Can Maha Lingarchana be done over a live video call?
Yes. A verified pandit can perform Maha Lingarchana for you on a live video call, with your sankalp, as well as at your home; the video puja costs ₹200 less than at home. Choose "Live video" when you book.
What samagri is needed for Maha Lingarchana?
The samagri list for Maha Lingarchana has 23 items, shown on this page (Bilva leaves, Vibhuti (sacred ash), Milk, curd and honey for abhishekam and more). You can arrange it yourself; anything else your pandit needs is confirmed when you book.
Which pandits perform Maha Lingarchana?
11 verified pandits perform Maha Lingarchana on Rutviju, including Acharya Vimal Guruji, Ajay Pandey, Alok Tripathi. You can choose one by language and experience when you book.