1. Prepare Your Space

• Clean the Area: Ensure that the space where you will perform your worship is clean and free of clutter.
• Set Up an Altar: Place the Red Jasper Shivling and Red Jasper Nandiji on a clean surface. You might use a special altar or a dedicated shelf.

2. Cleanse the Stones

• Ritual Cleansing: Before starting the worship, cleanse the stones physically. You can do this by gently washing them with clean water and wiping them with a soft cloth.

3. Create a Sacred Environment

• Light a Lamp (Diya): Lighting a small oil lamp or candle is a common practice to create a sacred atmosphere.
• Offer Incense: Burning incense can help create a calm and focused environment for worship.

4. Offer Flowers and Water

• Flowers: Place fresh flowers around the Shivling and Nandi. Flowers are considered a symbol of devotion and purity.
• Water: Gently pour water over the Shivling as an offering. This is often done using a spoon or a small vessel.

5. Perform Abhishekam (Ritual Bathing)

• Milk, Honey, and Ghee: Some worshippers perform abhishekam by pouring milk, honey, and ghee over the Shivling. After the abhishekam, you can clean the Shivling with water.

6. Offer Prayers and Mantras

• Mantras: Recite mantras dedicated to Lord Shiva, such as “Om Namah Shivaya.” These mantras can be repeated as a form of meditation and devotion.
• Prayers: Offer personal prayers, asking for blessings, guidance, and strength. You might also recite prayers from Hindu scriptures or texts related to Lord Shiva.

7. Perform Aarti

• Aarti: Perform the aarti ritual by circling a flame (usually a camphor flame) in front of the Shivling and Nandi. This symbolizes the offering of light and devotion to the divine.

8. Offer Food (Naivedya)

• Food Offerings: Offer simple, vegetarian food items to the Shivling and Nandi. This can be fruit, sweets, or other prasad (holy food).

9. Meditate and Reflect

• Meditation: Spend a few moments in quiet meditation, focusing on the divine presence of Lord Shiva and the supportive energy of Nandi.
• Reflection: Reflect on the qualities you wish to embody, such as strength, devotion, and stability.

10. Conclude the Worship

• Thanksgiving: Conclude the worship by expressing gratitude to Lord Shiva and Nandi for their blessings and presence.
• Distribute Prasad: If you offered food (naivedya), distribute a portion of it as prasad to family members or friends.

**11. Regular Worship

• Consistency: Regular worship, whether daily, weekly, or on specific days like Mondays (which are considered auspicious for Lord Shiva), helps maintain spiritual connection and growth.

These practices can be adjusted based on personal preferences and traditions. The most important aspect is the sincerity and devotion with which you approach the worship