The first day of 2026 falls on Guru Pradosh Vrat. Therefore, special prayers will be offered to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati on January 1st. If you also wish for happiness, good fortune, and increased wealth, perform a ritualistic puja of Lord Shiva after bathing and meditation on the first day of the new year. Also, be sure to bring home these items associated with Lord Shiva. Let's find out more:

Nandi
If you wish to receive the blessings of Lord Shiva or want to remove Vastu defects, bring home a silver idol of Nandi Maharaj (the bull) on the first day of the new year. Then, perform a proper puja and install it in your prayer room. The arrival of Nandi Maharaj will remove all Vastu-related problems.

Trishul (Trident)
To get rid of negative energies, bring a Trishul home on the first day of the new year. Perform puja of the Trishul during your prayers. Also, tie a red scarf around the Trishul. You can place the Trishul in your prayer room or on the roof. However, buy a small-sized Trishul.

Damaru (Drum)
To remove sorrow, troubles, and other problems from your home, be sure to buy a Damaru on the first day of the new year. Then, perform puja of the Damaru during your prayers to Lord Shiva. After expressing your wishes, play the Damaru. Then, play the Damaru in all corners of your house.

Parad Shivling
If you want to receive the special blessings of Lord Shiva, bring home a Parad Shivling on the first day of the new year. Then, perform a ritualistic puja of Lord Shiva. Be sure to perform the abhishekam (ritual bathing) of Lord Shiva during the puja. You can perform the abhishekam with milk, curd, and Ganges water. Installing a Parad Shivling in your home removes all kinds of sorrow and troubles from your life.

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