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How is the lotus-flower Shiva Sahasranama ritual performed for stalled or long-pending work?
A saffron-tilaked lotus, held during a sankalpa and a full recitation of Shiva Sahasranama, is offered onto the Shivling — performed for 9 days to resolve long-pending work.
What is the Akhand Deepak and Japa requirement across the four Prahars?
Light an Akhand Deepak from the morning of Mahashivratri to the following morning (or from the first evening Prahar until 7 AM), ideally with a night vigil (Ratri Jagran) — chant at least 5 malas per Prahar if 108 isn't possible, or alternatively Shiva Sahasranama or Rudrashtakam with devotion.
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