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Abhishekam for Lord Shiva is done every day at 9.30 AM.
Lord Shiva represents the aspect of the Supreme Being
(Brahman of the Upanishads) that continuously dissolves to
recreate in the cyclic process of creation, preservation,
dissolution and recreation of the universe. Owing to His
cosmic activity of dissolution and recreation, the words
destroyer and destruction have been erroneously associated
with Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva is the Lord of mercy and
compassion. He protects devotees from evil forces such as
lust, greed, and anger. He grants boons, bestows grace and
awakens wisdom in His devotees.
Also, a unique addition to the Parashakthi Temple is a
Maragatha Lingam which is made of Emerald Rock and has
been placed in the Temple for worship on MahaShivarathri
day. Devotees may pray and touch this Lingam on
Mahashivarathri. This emerald lingam from India
symbolizing Shiva-Shakthi is a Sri-Vidya Tantric symbol.
Worshipping the Lingam is believed to save people from
rebirths resulting in union of the soul with God. Our
Temple devotees are fortunate to have this opportunity on
Shivarathri day to offer our prayers to Lord Shiva.
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