Mahashivratri 2024: Worship Mahadev in this way on Mahashivratri, obstacles in marriage will be removed!

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Mahashivratri has special significance for the devotees of Lord Shiva. This year, Mahashivratri is on Friday, March 8, 2024. This auspicious festival is celebrated every year on Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month. It is believed that the marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati took place on this night and they both go on a trip together on this night. On this day people observe fast and perform rituals to please Lord Shiva and Goddess Gauri. In the puja, things like Belpatra, Bhang, Dhatura, flowers, white sandalwood, white flowers and Ganga water are offered to Lord Bholenath. In Hinduism, specific prasad and prasad are mentioned, which when offered to Lord Shiva bring special blessings. Let us know which Prasad offered on Mahashivratri can please Lord Bholenath.

Offerings to Lord Shiva on Mahashivratri:

Kheer:

According to Shiv Purana, Lord Shiva likes prasad like kheer, halwa, curd, milk, white barfi, bhang, panchamrit, honey, malpua, thandai, lassi and dry khoya etc. Therefore you can offer all these Prasad to Lord Shiva on Mahashivratri. It is believed that offering these dishes removes obstacles in marriage and creates favourable conditions for a quick union.

Offer Kheer:

Offering Kheer to Lord Bholenath on the day of Mahashivratri removes family troubles and increases love between family members. It is said that including Kheer in the worship of Lord Shiva brings family peace and removes domestic problems.

Offering white barfi and Panchamrit:

Offering white barfi to Lord Shiva on Mahashivratri removes negativity and brings happiness and prosperity to the house. On this day you can offer Panchamrit, milk and curd to Lord Bholenath. This practice strengthens the position of the Moon in the horoscope and contributes to mental development.

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Honey: 

By offering honey to Lord Shiva on the day of Mahashivratri, planetary defects are pacified and auspicious results are obtained from the planets. Also, offering dry khoya as Prasad on this day strengthens economic stability and brings financial gain.

Lassi:

Lord Bholenath is especially pleased with the offering of Lassi. Offering lassi to Lord Shiva on Mahashivratri is considered auspicious and after the puja, it is advised to share it with others as Prasad.

Thandai:

Thandai is traditionally offered to Lord Shiva on Mahashivratri and it also includes bhang, which is very fond of Shiva. It is believed that offering Thandai to Lord Bholenath removes troubles and obstacles.

Halwa:

Offering Halwa to Lord Shiva on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri is considered auspicious. You can prepare halwa using buckwheat flour or semolina. Lord Shiva becomes extremely happy by offering Halwa and fulfils the wishes of his devotees.

Malpua:

Lord Shiva loves Malpua and it is believed that offering it to him on Mahashivratri brings happiness and satisfaction to the devotees. It is said that offering Malpua as Prasad pleases Lord Bholenath.

Prasad containing Bhang:

Offering Prasad made of Bhang is a traditional practice on Mahashivratri. Lord Shiva is believed to be fond of cannabis, hence he becomes pleased with devotees who offer him offerings containing cannabis.