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Mahashivratri 2024: Since Lord Shiva is known as Bhole, it is quite easy to appease the divine Lord. All the living beings are equal for Lord Shiva. According to sacred Hindu texts, gods, ghosts, and devils, all worshipped Mahadev and begot the benefits they wanted from him. Lord Shiva hears everything everyone has to say. In order to win the favours of Lord Shiva, one can offer several items with faith. Let us check out the top 7 items you must offer to the divine lord to manifest your earnest desires. 

Mahashivratri 2024: 7 Items You Can Offer To Lord Shiva 

1. Sandalwood 

Offering chandan or Sandalwood to Lord Shiva increases one’s respect. Sacred Hindu texts suggest that Lord Shiva is a big lover of sandalwood because it soothes his anger. 

2. Honey 

Offering sugar and honey eradicates poverty, increases prosperity, and improves communication.

Offering certain things to Lord Shiva might grant the earnest wishes of the devotees. (Image Source: Canva)

3. Bel Patra 

Bel Patra is offered to Lord Shiva on Mahashivratri with the intention of absolving the severe penalties of past karma. 

4. Raw Rice (Akshat) 

Offering Akshat or raw rice to Lord Shiva invites prosperity and abundance into one’s life. 

5. Dhatura and Flowers 

Offering flowers and Datura fruits to shivling grants all the earnest wishes of the devotees.  

6. Curd 

It's stated that offering curd would make all your problems go away. Traditionally, people put freshly prepared curd or yoghurt on Shivalinga to ward off bad luck and bring tranquillity into their lives. 

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7. Water 

Offering Lord Shiva water causes our natural state to become kinder and more serene. 



(Disclaimer: This is based on general public information. Jagran English does not confirm its veracity. Before adopting any measures, consult an expert from the relevant field.)