God Shiva Abhisheka Puja

Special “Shiva Abisheka Puja” organized by Dr Saman Weerasinghe was held at Captain Garden Kovil, Colombo 10 on 1st of January 2017. Shiva Abhishekam is usually performed to a Lingam representing his manifestation as a creator of good (by destroying evil). In many temples, one finds a vessel hung over the Lingam called thaara paathra that continuously drips water or other offerings onto the Lingam in deference to Shiva's desire for Abhisheka. In Shaivism tradition, God Shiva is the Supreme being who creates, protects and transforms the universe.