Mahashivratri 2025: Know Which Flowers To Offer To Lord Shiva And Which To Avoid

Mahashivratri 2025: On this day, Lord Shiva is specially worshiped. You can please Him by offering His favorite flowers, but some flowers are disliked by Shiva and should not be offered.

Mahashivratri 2025

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Mahashivratri 2025: Mahashivratri is one of the most significant festivals dedicated to Lord Shiva, celebrated on the Chaturdashi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Phalguna. It is considered an extremely important day for Shiva worship. This year, Mahashivratri will be observed on February 26, 2025.

On this sacred occasion, devotees perform special prayers and observe fasts. Worship is conducted not only during the day but also through all four praharas of Mahashivratri. Since this day is highly auspicious for Shiva worship, temples witness large crowds of devotees from early morning. Although Lord Shiva is easily pleased with a simple offering of pure water with devotion, Mahashivratri holds special significance for His worship. Hence, devotees present His favorite offerings to seek blessings and fulfill their desires.

In Hinduism, offering flowers and fruits is an essential part of deity worship, as it is believed to please the gods and bring their divine blessings. Similarly, on Mahashivratri, devotees offer garlands and flowers to Lord Shiva to seek His grace. However, while some flowers are dear to Lord Shiva, others are forbidden in His worship. Offering the wrong flowers can displease Him. Therefore, it is important to know which flowers should be offered to Mahadev on Mahashivratri and which should be avoided.

Flowers Dear To Lord Shiva

Let's learn the significance of flowers that are considered auspicious for offering to Lord Shiva. Let’s find out which flowers can please Mahadev on Mahashivratri.

• Oleander Flower – Offering Oleander flowers (Kaner) in Shiva’s worship is considered auspicious. It is believed that Lord Shiva is pleased when white and red Kaner flowers are offered to Him.

• Aak Flower – Offering Aak (Madar) flowers on the Shivling is believed to fulfill desires. Therefore, it is highly recommended to offer Aak flowers to Lord Shiva during Mahashivratri worship.

• Shami Flower – Shami leaves are as dear to Lord Shiva as Belpatra. Similarly, Shami flowers can also be offered to Him. It is believed that offering Shami flowers helps fulfill one’s desires.

• Datura Flower – Datura is one of Lord Shiva's favorite offerings. It is believed that offering Datura flowers on the Shivling with devotion grants virtue and absolves a person of all sins.

Flowers Disliked By Lord Shiva

While some flowers are highly favoured by Lord Shiva, there are others that he dislikes. Let’s learn which flowers should not be offered in Shiva’s worship.

• Kantakari Flowers – Apart from Datura, no thorny or spiky flowers should be offered to Lord Shiva. Doing so is believed to bring conflicts and disharmony to the family.

• Lotus Flower – Lotus flowers should not be offered to Lord Shiva. They are considered suitable for Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, but should never be placed on the Shivling.

• Withered Flowers – Stale or withered flowers should never be used in worship. Similarly, on Mahashivratri, offering such flowers to Lord Shiva is considered inauspicious.

• Sunflower – Offering Sunflower on the Shivling is strictly prohibited. It is considered a royal flower, and items associated with luxury or grandeur are not used in Shiva’s worship. Simplicity is key in Shiva’s offerings.

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