Shukra Pradosh Vrat 2024: Among the Trinity, Lord Shiva is considered to be a very kind and quick to please god. To please Lord Bholenath, observing Pradosh fast on the Trayodashi date of every month is very fruitful.
The second Shukra Pradosh fast of Phalgun month is on 22 March 2024. It is believed that on this day in the evening, by offering a ‘Lauta’ to Bholenath, he becomes happy. Let us know why Shiva loves water. How should water be offered to Shivalinga?
Why does Lord Shiva love water?
According to the legend, when the ocean was churned between gods and demons, 14 precious gems came out during the churning, during which Halahal poison was also released. Shiva himself drank Halahal poison, so that the universe could be protected. Due to this his throat turned blue and the burning sensation in his body started increasing.
Many types of substances were given to Bholenath to reduce his body temperature. During this time, water was continuously offered to Lord Shiva, then the effect of poison started ending and Bholenath’s pain reduced. Since then Lord Shiva loves water very much. Mahadev becomes pleased with just one return of water and all the wishes of the seeker are fulfilled.
How to offer water to Shivalinga
- According to Shivpuran, if you want to worship Shivling, then first of all take water in a copper pot and offer it on the right side of Jalhari, which is considered to be the place of Lord Ganesha.
- After this, offer water at the place of Kartikeya on the left side.
- Now offer water in the middle of the Jaladhari, this is the place of Ashok Sundari, daughter of Bholenath.
- Now offer water near the penis, Goddess Parvati resides here. After this, offer water slowly to Shivling.
- Never offer water while standing. Water should not be offered with strong current.
Mantra to offer water to Shivalinga
‘Shri Bhagwate Sambashivay Namah. bathing water surrender
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