How to please Lord Shiva in Sawan: Sawan/ Shravan month is one of the most sacred months dedicated to Lord Shiva. In this month, devotees please of Bholenath by offering fast, fasting, Rudrabhishek, and special enjoyment/ offerings. Satvikta, purity and reverence is very important while offering bhog to woo Shiva.ALSO READ: What should not be done on Sawan Monday? Learn 15 things
Here are the major bhog to be offered to Shivji in Sawan:
1. Bhasma (Bhabhuti): Shiva is very dear to Shiva. It is offered in the form of Abhishek or Tilak.
2. Bilwapatra (Belpatra): Belpatra is very dear to Shiva. Triptra (with 3 leaves) is considered to be superior to writing ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ on the bellapatra.
3. Milk and Curd: Anointing with milk and curd gives Shiva grace. It is offered in the form of pure sattvic enjoyment.
4. Ghee and Honey: Part of Panchamrit, anointing on Shivling with them cures mental and physical diseases.
5. Panchamrit: Panchamrit made by mixing milk, curd, ghee, honey, and Ganga water is part of special worship.Also Read: Shravan 2025: When will it be Monday in Sawan?
6. cannabis and dhatura: Shivji is very dear to cannabis and dhatura. By offering them on Shivling in Sawan, special virtuous fruits are obtained.
Note: These are only for offering, should not be consumed.
7. Satvik Sweets: Sweets made of jaggery, sesame, rabri, ghevar, and dry ginger can be offered to Bholenath.
8. Fruit: Coconut, banana, plum, sev and seasonal fruits can be offered.
9. Aak/ Madar Flowers: Aak flower and leaf are special in Shiva worship. They should be carefully offered.
10. Black Mole: Prasad/ sesame laddus made of black sesame seeds or black sesame water is also mixed in water.
Special attention to be noted:
• Tulsi, Ketki flowers, and champa should not be offered on the Shivling, they are considered taboo.
• Maintain cleanliness, reverence and sattvikta while offering offerings.
• Must chant ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ by offering bhog.
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