By offering milk or bael patra to the Shivling, or doing fasts on every Monday until the end of Sawan, individuals do their best to take blessings of lord shiva.

In India, people generally worship lord shiva in the form of a Shivling, rather than just a picture. So, in Sawan month, here are 7 things to offer to Shivling.

Milk

One of the most common offerings to lord Shiva is milk. it is believed that it has a cooling effect on the Shivling, which shows cooling lord Shiva’s fiery and intense form. According to Hindu mythology, lord Shiva drank the poison that appeared during the Samudra Manthan to save the world. Offering milk is a gesture of devotion that will help relieve his burning throat.

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Curd

Another thing that individuals offer to lord shiva is curd. Similar to milk, curd also helps cooling properties and is considered pure. Offering curd to Shiva is believed that it purifies devotee’s minds and souls, making sure that their prayers are going to reach lord Shiva. Curd is a symbol of better health and offering curd to Shivling will give better health.

Panchamrit

Panchamrit is a mixture of 5 ingredients that are considered pure. It is made with curd, milk, honey, sugar, and ghee, and each ingredients have its benefits. Milk represents purity, curd represents health, honey represents a sweet relationship, ghee represents good nourishment and sugar represents bliss in life. offering Panchamrit means asking for holistic well-being from lord Shiva.

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Honey

Honey is considered pure in Hinduism and it is also used for many natural remedies. Honey is a symbol of healing and maintaining energy. It is believed that offering honey to Shivling has 2 benefits, as Shivalinga is made of stone, it is vulnerable to cracks, but honey helps to attach the properties and keep the Shivling undamaged. The second reason to offer honey show sweetness and purity and ask Lord Shiva to keep your relationship sweet.

Ghee

Ghee is a symbol of purity and nourishment. Offering ghee to Shivling will purify the atmosphere and believer’s heart, making their prayers powerful. Ghee is also used in Havans and its offering represents the burning away of negative energies and calling for positive energy. Shivling is cleaned with ghee and washed with milk and water.

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Bael patra

Bael patra are used to worship lord shiva. It is believed that devotees should never use Tulsi leaves when praying to lord Shiva as it is inauspicious. Bael patra is considered auspicious to worship and offer to lord Shiva. It is a symbol of lord shiva’s 3 eyes. Offering Bael patra will please lord shiva and help purify the devotee’s heart and soul.

Sandalwood

Haldi and Kumkum are never applied on Shivling, one thing that Lord Shiva offers is sandalwood. During Sawan, many believers make a paste of sandalwood and cover it. Sandalwood is soothing, aromatic, and has calming properties. Offering sandalwood paste or powder will give a calming effect.

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