What happens during sandal abishegam

At Bhairavar Peedam in Erode, every Tuesday sees a beautiful sight, devotees lining up to offer fresh sandal paste to Bhairavar. The ritual is simple yet deeply moving:

• A fresh sandalwood paste is applied to the main idol of Bhairavar
• Flowers (especially red and yellow) are offered
• Devotees chant the Bhairava Ashtottaram (108 names) during the abishegam
• Personal sankalpam is taken for career growth, health, or court-related matters
• The pooja concludes with archanai and distribution of prasadam

Doing this regularly helps reduce inner anger, fear, and pressure in life.

Benefits of sandal abishegam to Bhairavar

There are many practical and spiritual benefits to this gentle ritual. Here’s what devotees have shared:

• Helps cool the mind and control anger
• Brings calmness in court cases and legal struggles
• Reduces effects of Chevvai and Rahu dosham
• Improves focus for students and professionals
• Attracts good energy and removes mental pressure
• Offers relief for those with chronic health issues
• The key is consistency and pure devotion. Performing this pooja on 3, 5, or 7 consecutive Tuesdays can bring visible changes.

How to do sandal abishegam at home

If you can’t visit a temple, you can still perform a simple version of the sandal abishegam at home:

• Apply a small amount of sandal paste to Bhairavar’s photo or statue
• Light a ghee lamp
• Offer red flowers, incense, and chant “Om Bhairavaya Namaha” 108 times
• Close with your prayer and ask for guidance

Doing this in the early morning or Rahu Kalam on Tuesday increases its effect.

Devotee experience

“My court case dragged for over a year. I started doing sandal abishegam on Tuesdays, and within 5 weeks, there was a breakthrough,” says one devotee.

Another says, “I was struggling with anger and tension. The cooling effect of sandal and Bhairavar’s grace helped me calm down and sleep better.”

These stories reveal the deeper truth behind why sandal abishegam to Bhairavar is done on Tuesdays.

Try the sandal abishegam ritual this Tuesday

When you are facing pressure in life, instead of reacting with more fire, offer peace. This is the purpose behind the sandal ritual. Bhairavar listens when approached with calmness and sincerity.

Start with one Tuesday, light a lamp, apply sandal, and feel the shift in energy.

Why sandal abishegam to Bhairavar is done on Tuesdays is more than a question, it’s an answer in itself. It’s a weekly opportunity to restore balance, receive blessings, and walk forward with grace.