Mandala Puja for Our Newly Arrived Shivalingam

Following the sacred kumbhabhishekam of our newly installed Shivalingam, we are observing the traditional 48-day Mandala Puja to stabilize and strengthen the divine energies invoked during the consecration. This powerful period of worship helps ensure lasting spiritual strength and blessings for our temple and community.

Just before Maha Shivaratri, we were blessed to bring the 1,200 lb Avudhaiyar (Yoni) into the temple. On Maha Shivaratri night, we gathered for an all-night vigil, and just before dawn, the first abhishekam in Virginia for the new 1,300 lb Shivalingam was performed. One of the largest in the state, such a sacred Lingam is believed to bring peace, remove obstacles, and bless society with health and prosperity.

Mandala Puja began on February 15th and will conclude on April 10th with a grand homam and kumbhabhishekam.

We warmly invite you to sponsor and support these sacred rituals. Your participation will help make this auspicious celebration a true success.

May Lord Shiva bless you and your family abundantly.