A seven-day recitation and exposition of the Shiv Mahapuran, with daily pujan, Rudrabhishek and havan on the final day. Arranged by Pandit Mohit Tiwari Ji for families who wish to host a katha in Ujjain, in memory of elders or in thanksgiving.
Significance
The Shiv Mahapuran is one of the eighteen Mahapuranas, devoted to the glory of Lord Shiva. According to tradition, its samhitas describe the nature of Shiva, the Shivling, the twelve Jyotirlingas, Parvati's tapasya and many teachings on devotion, restraint and compassion. Hearing the katha over seven days is regarded as an act of sincere shravan bhakti.
Ujjain holds special meaning for a Shiv katha, because Mahakaleshwar is counted among the twelve Jyotirlingas and the city has been a centre of Shiv worship for centuries. Families choose to host the katha here for peace of the departed, for thanksgiving or simply for devotion.
Pandit Mohit Tiwari Ji arranges the sankalp, daily pujan, katha and the concluding havan and purnahuti. Each day begins with a short Shiv pujan, followed by the katha session and aarti. The scale and venue are planned with the host family in advance.
Choose your package
- ₹51,000
Shiv Katha: Online Participation
7 days
Sankalp in your name with live katha link.
- Sankalp as yajman in your name
- Live video link for each day
- Daily recording
- Concluding havan broadcast
- Prasad by post within India on request
- Online sankalp
- Live video
- ₹1,01,000
Shiv Mahapuran Katha in Ujjain
7 days
Seven-day katha hosted by your family.
- Katha vachak and pandits
- Daily Shiv pujan and Rudrabhishek
- Havan and purnahuti on day 7
- Pujan samagri
- Prasad
- In person
- ₹2,51,000
Grand Shiv Mahapuran Katha
7 days
Larger katha with more pandits, bhandara and live broadcast.
- Eleven pandits
- Daily Rudrabhishek and Shiv path
- Kalash yatra
- Maha havan and purnahuti
- Bhandara arranged on request
- Live broadcast for relatives abroad
- In person
- Online sankalp
- Live video
Prices include pandit dakshina and samagri for the package shown. Travel and stay are not included.
Benefits devotees seek
- Devotees seek peace of mind and spiritual growth through shravan
- A meaningful way to remember and honour departed elders
- Traditionally held in thanksgiving or for family blessings
- Brings relatives and friends together in devotion
- Daily Shiv pujan and Rudrabhishek during the katha
- Concludes with havan and purnahuti
How the pujan is performed
- 1
Day 1: Sankalp, kalash yatra, Vyaspeeth sthapana and Mahatmya
- 2
Daily: Shiv pujan and Rudrabhishek before the session
- 3
Days 1-6: Katha of the Shiv Mahapuran in order, with bhajan
- 4
Chapters on the Jyotirlingas, Shivratri and Parvati's tapasya
- 5
Daily aarti and distribution of prasad
- 6
Day 7: Concluding katha and Shiv-Parvati vivah prasang
- 7
Day 7: Havan, purnahuti and brahmin bhojan
- 8
Dakshina, blessings and vyaspeeth visarjan
Who usually performs it
- Families who wish to honour departed parents or elders
- Devotees who want to give thanks to Lord Shiva
- Families celebrating a milestone
- Communities and societies hosting a devotional event
- Those who wish for a long, devotional katha in Ujjain
Samagri & offerings
- Vyaspeeth and Shiv Mahapuran granth
- Shivling or Shiv-Parivar picture
- Bel patra, dhatura and white flowers
- Gangajal, milk, curd, honey, ghee
- Kalash and coconut
- Havan kund and samagri
- Ghee lamp and incense
- Fruits and prasad
Best time
Shravan, Kartik, Mahashivratri week and Mondays are traditionally favoured for starting. Guruji fixes the exact start date and muhurat.
Details needed for the sankalp
Full name · Gotra · Family members · Your wish (sankalp) · Preferred language
Questions about this pujan
What is included in the seven days?
Each day has Shiv pujan and Rudrabhishek, the katha session with bhajan and aarti. Day 7 ends with havan, purnahuti and brahmin bhojan. The detailed schedule is agreed with you beforehand.
Can the katha be held at our own venue?
We plan the venue with you. Ujjain is the primary location; other venues are possible on request, subject to Guruji's availability, travel and arrangements.
How far in advance should I book?
A seven-day katha needs planning for dates, venue and guests, so please write to us at least a few weeks ahead. Prices shown are indicative; the final quote follows our discussion.