A Shiva aarti is an offering of light accompanied by praise and remembrance of Mahadev. Begin with a clean space, water, flowers and a safely placed lamp. Sing verses from a text you trust, bow respectfully and
A Shiva aarti is an offering of light accompanied by praise and remembrance of Mahadev. Begin with a clean space, water, flowers and a safely placed lamp. Sing verses from a text you trust, bow respectfully and end by sharing prasad if appropriate. The main aim is attentive worship, not a particular number of repetitions.
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