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What happens by tying a red cloth on the trident: It is often seen that the idol of Lord Shiva is installed in every Shiva temple. There are many symbols of Lord Shiva, but the main symbol that you will see in every Shiva temple is the trident. Trishul is installed in the Shiva temple or a special place is made to keep the trident. At the same time, if you have ever noticed, a red cloth is tied or kept on the trident made in the Shiva temple. In such a situation, let us know from astrologer Radhakant Vats why a red cloth is wrapped on the trident and what is its significance.
Why is a red cloth tied on the trident?
It is believed that the color red is associated with Mars and Mars originated from the smile of Lord Shiva. In such a situation, Mangal is considered to be the son of Lord Shiva. Legend has it that Mangal performed rigorous penance and asked for the boon of being close to Lord Shiva.
When Lord Shiva told Mangal that he is so far away from the planet, how can any planet be with him, then Mangal requested Lord Shiva to add any symbol of Mars with any of his symbols. Then Lord Shiva added red color to his trident.
Lord Shiva took a red cloth and tied it on his trident and since then it became a tradition to tie a red cloth on the trident. However, its importance in astrology is believed that by tying a red cloth on the trident, the planet Mars becomes powerful and the defect is removed.