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Maha Shivratri Akshat Offering Rules: The date of Maha Shivratri is dedicated to Mahadev, the god of gods. On this day, Lord Shiva is worshiped with full rituals. In the year 2024, Mahashivratri will be celebrated on Friday, March 8.
There is special significance of offering Akshat to Lord Mahadev on this day. Let us know what is the method of offering Akshat according to astrology? Why is Akshat offered to Lord Bholenath, what are its benefits?
In Sanatan Dharma, the holy festival of Mahashivratri is celebrated with great pomp. On the day of Mahashivratri, Lord Bholenath is worshiped ritually by taking bath in Brahma Muhurta. Some rules have been made for Shiva worship during Mahashivratri, which are very important to follow. Due to lack of information, most people wrongly offer Akshat to Lord Bholenath. In such a situation, worship is not successful and is not fully fruitful.
How to offer Akshat to Lord Shiva?
- Akshat means that which does not decay. Akshat means rice grains that are clean and whole. Such rice grains which are not broken but whole.
- Only whole rice should always be offered to Lord Shiva or Shivalinga. It is believed that the devotee who offers Akshat i.e. whole rice to Lord Bholenath attains happiness, peace and prosperity. Besides, the economic condition improves and morale increases.
- While offering Akshat to Lord Bholenath, flowers, honey, white sandalwood etc. should also be offered. Keep in mind that turmeric or vermillion is not offered to Lord Shiva.
- While offering Akshat to Lord Shiva, one should chant the mantra with a pure and true heart. Meanwhile, you should use the thumb, middle finger and ring finger of your right hand. The results of worship done in this way are always pleasant and beneficial.
Mantra to be chanted while offering Akshat
You can chant Om Namah Shivay while offering Akshat to Lord Shiva. Also, while chanting this mantra, offer Akshat to Lord Shiva.
Akshatashcha Surashreshtha Kumkakta: Susobhita:
Maya Nivedita Bhaktya: Grihana Parmeshwar.
What is the benefit of offering Akshat to Lord Shiva?
- It is believed that if you offer even four Akshats to Bhole Baba with a true heart, you get wealth, happiness, prosperity and success.
- If you are sick. If your health is not improving for a long time, then offer Akshat to Lord Bholenath on the holy festival of Mahashivratri. With this, your physical and mental problems will soon be cured and you will get relief.
- Offering Akshat on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri will make a person's day good. Will receive financial benefits. All the problems of the family will go away.
- By offering Akshat to Lord Shiva, Mother Annapurna and Mother Lakshmi are also pleased, due to which their blessings always remain with you. You will not have any kind of problem. The family atmosphere will be sweet.