Sevas & Poojas
Offerings and rituals lovingly performed for Lord Siddeswara Swami
Every Offering, a Prayer
In the Shaiva tradition, seva â heartfelt service and offering â is the devotee's gentlest path to draw near to the Lord. Whether it is the abhishekam that bathes the swayambhu lingam, a single bilva leaf laid at His feet, or a contribution towards annadanam, the Lord receives each offering not by its measure but by the bhakti behind it.
Devotees sponsor sevas to mark birthdays, weddings and vows fulfilled, or simply to place a wish before Siddeswara Swami. The offerings below are performed in the ancient manner of the hill; the temple archakas guide each ritual with care.
Sevas & Poojas Offered
A traditional list of the rituals devotees may sponsor at the shrine.
The official seva list, rates and exact timings must be confirmed with the temple office â the amounts shown here are placeholders, not published fees.
Rudrabhishekam
Sacred bathing of the Shiva lingam with water, milk, honey and other offerings while chanting the Rudram.
Archana
Recitation of the deity's names with offering of bilva leaves and flowers in the devotee's name.
Bilvarchana
Special worship offering bilva (bael) leaves, especially dear to Lord Shiva.
Shiva Kalyanam
The celestial wedding ceremony of Lord Shiva and Parvati, performed during Brahmotsavam.
Annadanam Contribution
Contribution towards free meals served to devotees â regarded as one of the highest offerings.
Giri Pradakshina
The sacred barefoot circumambulation of the hill (~5 km), a beloved vow fulfilled by devotees.
How to Offer a Seva
Sevas are booked in person at the temple. There is no advance online booking at present.
At the seva counter
Visit the temple office on the hill and tell the archaka which seva you wish to offer, along with your name, gotra and nakshatra.
Confirm timing & offering
The official rate card and daily seva timings are set by the temple. Please confirm the current details at the counter before offering.
Receive prasadam
After the ritual is performed in your name, receive the Lord's tirtham and prasadam as a blessing to carry home.
Current seva timings, availability and rates are confirmed on site at the temple counter.
Serve a Devotee, Serve the Lord
Annadanam â the offering of free meals to pilgrims â is revered as one of the highest forms of daana. Your contribution helps feed devotees who climb the hill for darshan.