Maha Shivaratri 2024: Things to Donate to Please Lord Shiva

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Sujata Singh

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This year, Maha Shivaratri will be celebrated on March 8.

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Ghee

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Lord Shiva can be pleased by applying a paste made of ghee on the Shiva Lingam.

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Milk

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Pouring milk over the Shiva Lingam on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri is believed to bring happiness and prosperity.

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Black sesame Seeds

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Offering black sesame seeds to Lord Shiva on Maha Shivratri pleases ancestors, as per beliefs. Donating sesame seeds can also lead to the completion of pending tasks.

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Donation of Clothes

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