Mahashivratri 2024: 5 flowers to offer in worship to Lord Shiva
lifestyle Feb 20 2024
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1. Bilva Leaves (Bael Leaves)
Offering three fresh bilva leaves to Lord Shiva symbolizes the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh (Shiva) and represents purity, faith, and devotion.
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2. Lotus flowers
The lotus is a symbol of purity, enlightenment, and spiritual awakening. Offering lotus flowers to Lord Shiva represents the purity of the devotee's heart and soul.
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3. Jasmine flowers
Offering jasmine flowers to Lord Shiva signifies devotion, purity, and auspiciousness. Jasmine is believed to invoke feelings of love, serenity, and spiritual bliss.
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4. Champa (Frangipani) Flowers:
Offering champa flowers to Lord Shiva is considered highly auspicious and is believed to attract divine blessings, prosperity, and inner peace.
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5. Datura Flowers
Are offered to Lord Shiva as a symbol of sacrifice and surrender. Offering datura flowers is believed to please Lord Shiva and invoke his divine protection and blessings.