Maha Shivratri: Why are shami leaves offered on Shivling? Know the mythological importance and benefits!
Mahashivaratri has special significance in Hinduism. This day is completely dedicated to Lord Mahadev and on this day Bhole Shankar is worshiped with full rituals. It is believed that the devotees who worship on this day are blessed by Lord Mahadev.
People celebrate the marriage of Shiva-Parvati on the day of Shivratri and try some simple measures to please and please Shiva. One of these measures is to offer any object of your choice on Shivling, in which Belpatra, Dhatura, and Shami leaves are prominent.
It is believed that all wishes are fulfilled by methodically offering Shami leaves on the Shivling. Mainly if you want to offer shami leaves along with belpatra on Shivling on Mahashivratri then you must know its importance and the rules of offering. Let us know what is the importance of offering Shami leaves on Shivling.
Significance of offering Shami leaves on Shivling on Mahashivratri
According to the Shiva Purana, adding the leaves of the Shami plant to Shiva worship quickly pleases Lord Shiva and fulfills all the wishes of the devotees. If you offer Shami leaves on the day of Mahashivratri, then your life always remains happy.
The Shami tree is also considered to be the plant of Shani and this year Mahashivaratri is falling on Saturday, February 18, so by offering Shami leaves on Shivling on this day, along with Shani Dev, Lord Shiva's blessings will also be received. Shami tree is considered very auspicious for the house and if you do not have this plant in your house, then definitely plant this tree on Mahashivaratri.
Offer Shami leaves on Shivling on the day of Mahashivratri
On the day of Mahashivaratri, after taking bath, etc. in the morning, go to the Shiva temple and sit in front of the Shivling facing east or north.
After this chant, the mantra Om Namah Shivay while offering water to the Shivling and performs Abhishek on the Shivling.
After this, offer Shami leaves, Bilvapatra, Dhatura, flowers, etc. on the Shivling. Offer white cloth, belpatra, rice, and shami leaves.
While offering Shami leaves on Shivling, remember that only fresh leaves should always be used in worship.
Why are shami leaves dear to Mahadev?
It is believed that the leaves and flowers of Shami are especially dear to Lord Shankar. Shami should be offered in Shiva Puja, but on the day of Mahashivaratri, the importance of offering it to Shivling increases even more. It is considered very auspicious to plant the Shami plant in the northeast corner of the house.
Importance of shami leaves in astrology
Nine planets have been mentioned in astrology and for the pacification of these nine planets, worshiping trees and plants is considered very auspicious. Along with this, Lord Shiva should be worshiped to remove the defects of the planets.
According to Shivpuran, Shami leaves have special importance. This tree is worshipable and holy and it gives freedom from all the faults of Shani Dev. Along with this, the wish of good luck is fulfilled by offering Shami leaves on the Shivling.
Offering Shami leaves to Lord Shankar on Mahashivaratri brings many benefits and harmony in life.