Mahashivratri, the great festival of Shiva devotees, will be celebrated across the country on Wednesday, 26 February this year.
Mahashivratri festival has special significance. Actually, on this day Mother Parvati and Lord Shiva were married. The holy date of Mahashivratri is an important day to worship and pray to Lord Shiva. On this day, devotees also perform Puja-Anushthan and Mahabhishek to please Bholenath. Also, they observe fast, so that the infinite blessings of Shiva ji remain on them and there is happiness and peace in the house.
This holy festival comes every year in the month of Falgun, which is celebrated with joy all over the country. If you also want to please Bholenath, then do not forget to include these flowers of Shiva ji's choice in the worship on Mahashivratri. Offering these special flowers to Lord Shiva on the day of Shivratri gives his special blessings. Let us know which special flowers should be offered to Lord Shiva on Shivratri.
These are Lord Shiva's favorite flowers:
Aak flower
Aak flower is very dear to Lord Bholenath. Offering Aak flower to Lord Shiva on Shivratri is considered very auspicious, which Mahadev likes very much. By offering it on Shivling, the wishes of the person are fulfilled and he gets the blessings of Lord Shiva.
Shami flower
Shami flower is very dear to Bholenath. Also, these flowers are considered very auspicious. Not only this, Shami tree and flowers are also mentioned in our Vedas and Puranas. In such a situation, by offering Shami flower to Lord Shiva on the occasion of Shivratri, all your wishes will be fulfilled.
Bela Patra or Maredu Leaf with Fruit
The Bilva tree leaves are triangular leaves or comprises of 3 leaflets and are very dear to Lord Shiva. It is believed that if Bholenath is worshipped without this leaf, then the result is fruitless. Legend has it that Bilva tree was created by Lord Brahma and that it originated from the right hand of Goddess Lakshmi as a result of her long penance.
Parijat Flower
Also known as Harsingar, Parijat is considered fit for the Gods. This is an outdoor plant as well and the flowers blossom between August to December. It is believed that offering this flower to Lord Shiva leads to a happy and prosperous life.
Oleander (Kaner) flower
Oleander flower is also very dear to Lord Bholenath. Offering them to Lord Shiva makes him very happy. This flower is of white and red color and is considered auspicious.
Dhatura flower
Dhatura flower is specially offered to Lord Shiva on the day of Mahashivratri, because this flower is very dear to him. Along with this, its fruits are also offered on Shivling. By offering this flower, many sins of a person are eliminated and virtue is attained.
Neel Kamal
If you offer a Neel Kamal (blue water lily) flower to Lord Shiva, then you get the same result as offering a thousand Shami leaves. It is said that one Neel Kamal flower is better than 1000 Shami leaves. Neel Kamal is said to be the best among all flowers.
Mogra Flower
It is a very fragrant flower and is white in colour and small-sized. This flower symbolizes love, purity. It is believed that if one offers this flower to Lord Shiva with utmost devotion then their wishes is fulfilled, especially for those who want to bear children. Also, those who want a beloved and devoted wife.
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