Do offer these things on Shivling, your wishes will be fulfilled.
Haldwani. Mahashivratri is celebrated on Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month, on this day Shiva devotees worship with rituals. This time Mahashivratri is on March 8, the auspicious time of Chaturdashi after Trayodashi is very auspicious for worshiping Lord Shiva on this day. During Mahashivratri fast, worship is done in all four hours. There are special rules for observing Mahashivratri fast. On the day of Mahashivratri, some devotees observe waterless fast, while some people remain on fruit diet. If you have observed a water fast, then you do not have to take even a single drop of water for the whole day. If you also fast on the day of Mahashivratri, then it is important for you to know the correct method and fasting rules.
Method for observing Mahashivratri fast
Any devotee can easily observe Mahashivratri fast. It is important to follow these rules before observing Shivratri fast. According to religious belief, devotees should eat pure food a day before. On the day of Mahashivratri, one should go to the temple and worship Lord Shiva and take a resolution of fasting. Then during the puja, along with offering water to Shivling, also offer Bholenath’s favorite thing. Shami flowers, Akad flowers, Linseed flowers, Jasmine flowers, Dhatura flowers and Kaner flowers are very dear to Lord Shiva. By offering these flowers on Shivalinga, Lord Shankar becomes very pleased and showers his blessings on the devotees.
worship material on mahashivratri
In the worship of Mahashivratri, Belpatra, hemp, Dhatura, raw cow’s milk, sandalwood, roli, camphor, saffron, curd, ghee, mouli, rice, honey, sugar, seasonal fruits, Ganga water, sacred thread, clothes. The worship materials used are perfume, Kaner flower, garland of flowers, khus, Shami leaves, cloves, betel nut, betel leaf, gems, jewellery, Parimal Dravya, cardamom, incense, pure water, Kalash etc.
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Mahashivratri fasting rules
People observing fast on Mahashivratri should consume satvik food and fruits etc. on this day.
On Mahashivratri, remember Lord Shiva with full devotion and take a resolution to fast.
After this, bathe the Shivling with Panchamrit and anoint it with water.
Chant Shiv Panchakshar Mantra i.e. Om Namah Shivay in the worship of all four Prahars.
Offer Belpatra, hemp, Dhatura, nutmeg, lotus leaves, fruits, flowers, sweets, sweet paan, perfume etc. to Mahadev.
fasting rules
Get blessings of Lord Bholenath by offering him food on Mahashivratri.
Night vigil should be done during Shivratri, this gives double the results of the fast.
The most important aspect of fasting is to stay away from bad thoughts, bad company and bad words.
Those fasting should practice virtues and stay away from all evils.
Chanting the names of Lord Shiva on this day is considered auspicious.
On this holy day, the devotees should listen and recite the glory of Lord Shankar.
