Mahashivaratri fast will be observed on February 18, Saturday. There is a law to worship Lord Shiva by observing a fast on this day. Especially Shivling has great importance.

Although many things are offered on the Shivling on the day of Mahashivaratri, some things are especially fruitful, by offering which Lord Shiva becomes happy quickly.

Come let us know from astrologer expert DrRadhakant Vats what the benefits of offering which item on Shivling are.

  • Water Offering: On the day of Mahashivaratri, performing Jalabhishek on Shivling removes negativity and communicates positivity.
  • Offering water of Kusha: On the day of Mahashivaratri, offering the water of Kusha on Shivling gives relief from diseases and sorrows.
  • Offering curd: On the day of Mahashivaratri, on the anointing of Shivling with curd one gets materialistic pleasures like a house, vehicle etc.
  • Offering sugarcane juice: Offering sugarcane juice on Shivling on the day of Mahashivratri brings wealth.
  • Offering Honey: Offering honey to Shivling on the day of Mahashivaratri increases income.
  • Offering perfumed water: On the day of Mahashivratri, offering water mixed with perfume on Shivling leads to salvation.

  • Offering milk: Offering milk on Shivling on the day of Mahashivaratri leads to the attainment of children and the fulfilment of wishes.
  • Offering Ganges water: On the day of Mahashivaratri, offering Ganges water to the Shivling gets rid of the burden of sins.
  • Offering milk and sugar: On the day of Mahashivratri, offering milk and sugar to the Shivling sharpens the intellect.
  • Offering ghee: Offering ghee on Shivling on the day of Mahashivratri increases the progeny and brings prosperity to the family.
  • Offering mustard oil: On the day of Mahashivratri, offering mustard oil to the Shivling leads to victory over enemies.
  • Offering Raw Akshat: Offering raw Akshat on Shivling on the day of Mahashivratri brings wealth and blessings.
  • Offering mole: On the day of Mahashivaratri, offering mole on Shivling ends PitraDosha and brings blessings of ancestors.

  • Offering flowers: On the day of Mahashivaratri, offering flowers dear to Lord Shiva on the Shivling gives mental happiness.

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