What is the relation between Lord Shiva and Bilvapatra, its importance is explained in the scriptures

Shravan 2024: Mahadev is innocent by nature, that's why he is called Bholenath. Any devotee who worships Lord Shiva with a true heart, all his wishes are fulfilled. Shravan month is going to start soon. This month is considered completely dedicated to Lord Shiva. Shravan month starts after the end of Ashadh month. This time Shravan month is starting in a very rare coincidence.

Bilvapatra is definitely included in the worship of Lord Shiva. Bilvapatra is dear to Mahadev. By offering it, he becomes happy and blesses. Let us know what is the relationship between Lord Shiva and Bilvapatra and what are the rules of offering it.

Mythological story related to Bilvapatra
According to Shiv Puran, the world was in danger due to the poison that came out of the churning of the ocean. Therefore, to protect the universe, Lord Shiva wore that poison around his neck. Due to this, the temperature of Shiva's body started increasing and the entire universe started burning like fire.

Due to which the life of all creatures on earth became difficult. For the benefit of the creation, to remove the effect of poison, the gods gave Bilvapatra to Lord Shiva. By eating Bilvapatra, the effect of poison was reduced, hence the tradition of offering Bilvapatra to Lord Shiva started.

• Rules for presenting bills
• Many rules have been mentioned for worshipping all the gods and goddesses. Some rules have been mentioned in the scriptures for offering Belpatra to Lord Shiva.
• According to this, Bilvapatra with smooth surface should always be offered to Lord Shiva.
• Belpatra should not be cut and offered to Lord Shiva.
• Do not offer less than 3 leaves of Bilvapatra to Lord Shiva.
• Only odd numbered receipts like 3,5,7 should be submitted.
• The 3-leafed Belpatra is considered to be the Trimurti and Trishul form of Lord Shiva.