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Maha Shivratri 2024: On the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivaratri, every devotee tries to please Mahadev. On this day people do all those things so that they can get the blessings of Bhole Baba. On the day of Mahashivratri, a huge crowd of devotees go to the temple and offer water to the Shivalinga. It is believed that even by offering a pot of water with a true heart, one gets the blessings of Mahadev.
It is advisable to keep some things in mind while worshiping Lord Shiva during Mahashivratri so that the full results of the fast and worship can be achieved. Let us know through this article which tasks should not be done even by mistake on the day of Mahashivratri.
Don't make these mistakes even by mistake on Mahashivratri
1. Women should avoid applying vermillion to Lord Shiva. Sandalwood paste can be used instead.
2. Shiva loves white flowers. Therefore, when it comes to offering flowers to Lord Shiva, one should avoid offering red flowers. Ketaki and Kevada flowers should be avoided as it is said that these flowers are cursed and despised by Lord Shiva.
3. Devotees should avoid wearing black clothes on this day because it is said that Lord Shiva does not like this color.
4. According to the Puranas, one should not completely circumambulate the Shivalinga. It should always be a half-circle, then you should come back to where you started.
5. It is better to avoid basil leaves because it is believed that its use can make the puja incomplete. Additionally, it also symbolizes Goddess Lakshmi, the wife of Vishnu.
6. Whenever you offer Bilvapatra to Lord Shiva, you should keep in mind that the Bilvapatra should not be broken anywhere. A damaged leaf could mean an insult to the deity.
7. Milk should never be offered to Lord Shiva from a bronze vessel. These should always be offered in a copper vessel only.
8. One should avoid offering coconut water to Lord Shiva during Shivratri.