The oft-spoken pandemic that has been raging the globe for well over a year now seems to be in no hurry to be gone in a while. But the world must go on, and so do its traditions, in however restricted capacities. What about the rituals, then? If you are wondering about this question, you would be somewhat relieved to know that neither you are the only one, nor is there an absolute lack of answer.

First, let us get to know what this is all about. The importance and predominance of Lord Shiva in the Hindu mythos is undebatable. An integral part of the Holy Trinity, he commands unanimous respect and admiration from the Hindu community. The deity is known for his supreme power and role as “the destroyer”, to metamorphose the world into a tabula rasa for it to be reborn. If the name of the ceremony- Sawan Shivratri- is your cause of confusion, then we have an answer for that as well. Sawan is the holiest month in the Hindi calendar, and the Shivratri that falls within that month is called Sawan Shivratri.

It is customary to conduct the Maha Rudrabhishek Puja on every Sawan Shivratri, and it is an occasion that devotees of Shiva look forward to with bated anticipation. The Sawan Shivratri Rudrabhishek Puja is an extremely grand and auspicious affair, and is considered unmissable for followers of Hinduism. What is the way then, to organise this event in the midst of the pandemic?

It is not only natural but obvious that people would be wary of public gatherings, which is almost a staple when it comes to religious ceremonies and rituals. To the convenience and fortune of devotees all round the world, Gem Selections (a branch of Khanna Gems) and Prabhu Kripa Dham, both managed by renowned astrologer and gemologist Mr. Pankaj Khanna, have joined hands to conduct the Puja and make it accessible to an online panel as well. Accessible from the domestic comforts of the potential attendees, the online booking for Rudrabhishek Puja shall be open for devotees around the world for the meagre fee of rupees 1,500 per person. Each devotee shall get a piece of the holy moli thread and a seven mukhi rudraksha as parasada once the ceremony is complete. Interested people can give a call at 18001022394 to enquire further about the details of the ceremony.