What is Shiva's favorite flower?

1. Dhatura. According to the Hindu religious text Vamana Purana, when Lord Shiva drank the poison which was churned out of the ocean by the Gods and demons, Dhatura appeared from the chest of Lord Shiva. Since then, Dhatura became Lord Shiva's favorite flower.
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What is Shiva favorite sweet?

Panchamrit is also one of the favourite bhog of Lord Shiva. The bhog is a mixture of five nectars –milk, honey, ghee, sugar and curd –in equal proportions.
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Can Rose be offered to Shiva?

Laurier rose flower, also known as Karveer flower, helps in killing bacteria and keeping diseases away. If an ill person offers Lord Shiva this flower and worships him with full devotion, then he will surely get cured.
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Which flower is not offered to Shiva?

Kewda and Champa flowers are believed to be cursed by Lord Shiva. Hence, you should never offer him these flowers. Anything offered to Shiv Ji is considered as nirmalaya and therefore unfit to be consumed.
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Which colour Lord Shiva likes?

We all know that Lord Shiva is fond of flowers. It is believed that Lord Shiva should only be offered flowers that are white in colour.
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What is Lord Shiva's Favourite fruit?

Dhatura Fruit

Dhatura, which is generally considered to be a poisonous fruit, is an extremely favourite item of Lord Shiva.
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What is Lord Shiva Favourite number?

Thus we can say that Lord Shiva loves number 3. Who is the father of Lord Shiva?
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Can we offer marigold to Lord Shiva?

The Lord of Obstacle Removals accepts red flowers just like Goddess Lakshmi. Particularly, Red Marigold / Genda please him a lot. Marigold is the only flower of the gods that can be distributed with its petals and hence is considered unique.
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What is Shiva favorite food?

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The Mahayogi loves kand-mool as per the shashtras. His favouries include bhang, dhatura, milk, thandai and sweets white in colour.
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Which god likes which flower?

1. Dhatura. According to the Hindu religious text Vamana Purana, when Lord Shiva drank the poison which was churned out of the ocean by the Gods and demons, Dhatura appeared from the chest of Lord Shiva. Since then, Dhatura became Lord Shiva's favorite flower.
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How can I impress Lord Shiva?

How to worship Lord Shiva at home
  1. Do a regular prayer to Shiva lingam at home during the early morning and evenings every day.
  2. Wash the shiv linga and apply vibhuti or bhasm.
  3. Light a deep and incense stick.
  4. Recite “Om Namah Shiva” a few times.
  5. On Mondays especially offer milk or any sweet made with milk to the lord.
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Is Shiva a vegetarian?

For the high tradition, defined by Brahmins, Shiva became a vegetarian god. The sects offering meat to Shiva as a prayer ritual, such as the Kaula Kapalikas and the Kalamukhas, were declared heretical according to the Skanda Purana.
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What is ketki flower?

Ketaki is also known as "keura" in Hindi. The botanical nomenclature of this plant is "pandanus odoratissimus". In English it is known as umbrella tree or screw pine. Ketaki is a densely branched shrub. It is rarely erect and is generally found along the coast of India and the Andaman islands.
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How can I connect with Lord Shiva?

Ways to connect with Lord Shiva
  1. Free your mind of all clutter and be pure as fire –Remember your mind doesn't control you and your actions. ...
  2. Chant Om Namah Shiva- Start with daily practice of 108 times mantra and increase in multiples like 216,432 and keep going, you can achieve surprising benefits.
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Can I offer hibiscus to Lord Shiva?

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.
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Why is datura flower offered to Lord Shiva?

Therefore, it is believed that offering Datura to Shiva has its symbolic meaning. It is offered to Shiva to get rid of the poison of envy, terror, rivalry, foul language and wicked nature so that one can become pure and get rid of all sin.
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Why is Tulsi not offered to Lord Shiva?

When Vrinda learned that she was cheated upon she broke down. Later, Vrinda received the boon and was reborn as the holy basil. Because Vrinda knew that Lord Shiva killed her husband, she refused to worship him. And hence, basil or tulsi leaves are not offered to Lord Shiva.
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What is Shivas number?

Personality formation, its protection and its development. So that's why the number 'three' is given to Shivaji.
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Which god number is 8?

Lord Krishna and number 8 relationship : Krishna Janmashtami (ashtami means 8th day) is observed as the birthday of the 8th avatar of Bhagavan Sri Maha Vishnu.
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Which is Lord Shiva Favourite Leaf?

To add to all the symbolism of the revered Bel leaf, it is known to be Lord Shiva's favourite. The Shiva Purana claims that this leaf is amongst the six divine articles used to worship Lord Shiva. According to ancient Hindu scriptures, the Bel tree emerged from sweat drops of Goddess Parvati, Lord Shiva's wife.
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Which flower is for Hanuman?

Lord Hanuman loves Jasmine. According to rituals, he is supposed to be offered five Jasmine flowers, also known as Chameli.
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Which leaves are offered to Lord Shiva?

In addition to all the symbolisms attributed to the deeply revered Bel leaf (bilvashtakam) or Bel patra, it is also known to be lord Shiva's favourite. Shiva Purana regards this leaf as one of the six divine articles that are used to worship lord Shiva. It is also used in the worship of many Hindu deities.
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Does Shiva drink alcohol?

In the hindu scriptures, Shiva is described to be someone who enjoys his meat and his alcohol. He is smeared with ashes from the dead and is considered the destroyer while Vishnu is the creator.
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