25/02/2025
*🌙 Maha Shivratri 2025 – 26th February*
*Tomorrow brings a rare and powerful alignment as Maha Shivratri coincides with the culmination of the Maha Kumbh—a truly extraordinary event.*
*🌌 This makes this Maha Shivratri especially potent, radiating the immense divine energy of Lord Shiva.*
🕉️ Embrace this sacred Shiv-Parvati Day with intention and devotion, allowing yourself to absorb its transformative energy.
🌿 Offerings to Lord Shiva on this auspicious day:
🍃 Bilva (Bel) leaves – A sacred offering to please Lord Shiva
🚰 Water, 🥛 Raw Milk (Kacha Doodh) & 🪔 Panchamrut Abhishek – A divine purification ritual
⚠️ Note: The milk offered must be raw (unboiled) as boiled milk is not traditionally used for Lord Shiva’s Abhishekam.
🕳️ Bhasma (Vibhuti),
🪔 Asthagandh Tilak,
✨ Kesar Tilak &
🌿 Chandan Tilak – For blessings, protection, and spiritual elevation
*Fruits to Offer:*
🍈 Bael fruit (Wood apple) – One of the most beloved fruits of Lord Shiva
🥥 Coconut – Symbolizes purity and devotion
🍌 Bananas – Represent prosperity and nourishment
🍒 Ber (Indian jujube) – Highly auspicious, offered for divine blessings
🍎 Pomegranate – Signifies abundance and health
🍬 Sugarcane – Represents sweetness in life and divine grace
🌰 Dates & Dry Fruits – Symbolizing strength and energy
*🌼 Flowers to Offer:*
🌸 White Lotus – Symbol of purity and divine consciousness
🌼 Parijat (Night-flowering Jasmine) – Considered highly sacred for Lord Shiva
💮 Aparajita (Clitoria Ternatea) – Represents victory and devotion
🌿 Datura – One of Mahadev’s most favorite offerings
🌺 Akanda (Madar) flowers – Believed to be very dear to Shiva
🌼 Nagkesar (Mesua Ferrea) – Associated with divine energy
🌸 Galgota (Globe Amaranth) – Known for its spiritual significance
🌹 Kaner (Oleander) – Used in Shiva worship for divine blessings
🌹 Rose – Symbolizes love and devotion
*📿 Special Offering Note:*
🍃 Bel Patra (Bilva leaves) and 🌺 Aak (Madar) flowers can be offered in counts of 108, as it is considered highly auspicious for Lord Shiva’s blessings.
🕉️ Chanting ‘Aum Namah Shivaya’ and meditating on Lord Shiva can further enhance the divine connection.
🌙 May this Maha Shivratri bring you blessings, peace, and spiritual upliftment!
*🔱 Har Har Mahadev! 🙏*
Rupal Shah
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