Lord Shiva is famed as the creator, destroyer and preserver. If you are a devotee of Lord Shiva, then you must be all excited to celebrate Maha Shivratri on 1st March. This grand festival is all about fasting, visiting temples, offering sweets and flowers to Lord Shiva and spending time with family. Maha Shivratri is the celebration of the sacred marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. We all are acquainted with various fables around this festival. But, do you know which flowers are used in Shiv Pooja and why? If not, then know the significance of beautiful flowers used in Shiv Pooja by scrolling down right now!
White Crown
The White Crown flower is famous as Ark or Mandar in Hindi. This gorgeous flower destroys the sin of adultery.
Datura
Datura is another famous flower that people use in Shiv Pooja. It crushes the sin of lying and not keeping up with promises.
Hibiscus Flowers
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Hibiscus flowers are easily available. This gorgeous red or pink coloured flower is used in the Pooja. The one who offers this flower will get a place in Kailash which is Lord Shiva’s abode.
Rose Flowers
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Rose flowers are a symbol of love. If you will offer these flowers to Lord Shiva, it means that you have completed the yagna and will gain success.
Mogra Flowers
Mogra is a stunning flower that is offered to Lord Shiva by devotees who wish for a child or a bride or a groom.
Lotus Flowers
Humans have a habit of criticising others. If you want to wash your sin of criticising and being mean to other people, then you must offer Lotus flower to Lord Shiva.
Shiv Poojas are incomplete without the Bel leaves. Along with these flowers, you can also offer bel leaves as they destroy all the sins that humans commit knowingly and unknowingly. Now, when you know the significance of Maha Shivratri Flowers, make the most of them and praise Lord Shiva with full devotion!
