The holy festival of Mahashivratri symbolizes the divine union of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati. It is believed that on the Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month lord shiva And Mother Parvati Was married. On this day, devotees of Shiva keep a fast and please Bholenath by doing Jalabhishek on Shivalinga. Shivlinga is considered to be the formless form of Lord Shiva, hence its worship is considered especially fruitful.
What should be offered on Shivalinga?
Offering water to Shivalinga on the day of Mahashivratri is considered most auspicious. Along with this, doing Panchamrit Abhishek with milk, curd, ghee, honey and sugar is also very fruitful. According to the local tradition, offering Belpatra, Dhatura, Aak flower, white sandalwood, ashes, coconut, sugarcane juice, pomegranate, banana, mango, blackberries, litchi, guava and seasonal fruits is also considered auspicious.
Bhole Baba is very fond of white flowers like Mogra, Jasmine, Kumud and Lotus. Even a small gift offered with a true heart makes Lord Shiva happy immediately.
What should not be offered on Shivalinga?
According to religious belief, broken things, dry or rotten fruits, fruits with black spots, stale flowers or old worship materials should not be offered to Shivalinga. Offering red flowers, sunflowers and thorny flowers is also considered inauspicious.
Native belief says that offering such things can anger Bholenath and one does not get the full results of the puja.
With which vessel to offer water to Shivalinga?
A pot made of copper, silver, brass or bronze is considered best for offering water to Shivalinga. Even today a copper pot is considered auspicious in Indian homes.
Offering water from steel or plastic vessels is prohibited in the scriptures. Try to use only clean and sacred utensils.
Important rules of Shivling worship
Shivling should always be worshiped after taking bath and wearing clean clothes. While worshiping, keep your face towards north or east.
While offering puja material, keep chanting the mantra “Om Namah Shivay”. After worship, do half parikrama of Shivalinga. The complete parikrama is not done because the place behind the Shivalinga is considered especially sacred.
Worship done with true heart, devotion and devotion on the day of Mahashivratri brings happiness, peace and prosperity in life. Bholenath definitely fulfills every wish of his devotees. Everywhere Shiva!
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