maha shivratri rituals
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Maha Shivratri Celebration
The Rituals
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According to the Shiva Purana, the Mahashivaratri worship must incorporate six items:
1.Bathing the Shiva Linga with water,
milk and honey (Woodapple leaves are added too)
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2. After bathing it, vermilion paste is applied to the Shiva Linga
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3. Offering of fruits (It is traditional to offer at least five fruits)
4. Burning incense
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5. The lighting of a ghee lamp
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6. Offering betel leaves
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