Maha Shivaratri 2024: 4 Items to Donate for Lord Shiva's Blessings

Maha Shivratri is one of the most important festivals of Hinduism. According to beliefs, Lord Shiva got married to Goddess Parvati on this auspicious day. This year, Maha Shivratri will be celebrated on March 8. It is believed that certain food items and other items donated on this day can bring good luck and fortune in your life.

1. Ghee

Lord Shiva can be pleased by applying a paste made of ghee on the Shivling stone. Apart from the paste, you can also donate this to the poor and needy to avoid problems in your life. It can also remove problems or negative energy from your home.

2. Milk

Dudh Abhishek or pouring milk on Shivlinga on the occasion of Maha Shivratri is believed to bring happiness and prosperity. According to beliefs, offering milk to the Shivlinga gives strength to the weak Moon in the birth chart. This will give the devotee a lot of peace of mind.

3. Black sesame seeds

According to beliefs, offering black sesame seeds to Lord Shiva on Maha Shivratri pleases ancestors. This pitra dosha (negative karma of ancestors causing obstacles in the life of descendants) can also be removed. According to beliefs, donating sesame seeds can also complete pending tasks or assignments.

4. Donation of clothes

Donating clothes to a poor person on Maha Shivratri can solve financial problems in your life. It increases the income in the house, gets rid of debt and the devotees also get the grace of Lord Shiva.

Apart from these things sugar, honey, bel patra, sandalwood paste etc. can also be offered to Lord Shiva.

According to beliefs, Maha Shivratri is observed to commemorate the day when Lord Shiva drank poison. This poison came out of the sea during the churning of the sea and saved the world from darkness and despair. This poison got stored in his throat and turned it blue due to which Lord Shiva is also known as Nilakantha (blue throat).