In this presentation, Shivratri Puja is presented in a simplified way to abet understanding among those interested in it. Vtk Puja is usually performed by Kashmiri Pandits on Phalgun Krishna Paksha Dvadashi. Sometimes it may fall on Tryodashi. It is actually performed on Shivratri eve. Hindus elsewhere celebrate Shivratri on Triyodadhi or Chaturdashi.
Kashmiri Pandit’s worship Bhairwa Vtknath and hence the worship is called Vtk puja. Bhairwa as per Kashmir Shaivism is a being, who through his saddhna has risen to a status of Bhairwa - just next to Lord Shiva in granting boons to devotees. Eight Bhirwas have achieved that status so far, for whom there are eight dedicated temples in Kashmir. Vtknath Bhairwa is one of them. Hence, on this day Kashmiri Pandits worship Vataknath Bhairwa in the presence of Lord Shiva and Parvati along with Shiv Ganas (attendants).
Kalash Diagram for Printing
Use this link to diagram to be used for Kalash Puja
Mahiminapar - A Kashmiri Pandit rendition
Mahimnapar (also known as Mahimna Stotr) written by Puspdant , is a recitation dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is common among all Hindus with slight modifications. It has 32 hymns (Sholokas). Kashmiri version has three more shalokas written by some Kashmiri Scholar, which are recited in the beginning in its melodious Kashmiri style.
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