Mahashivratri is a revered Hindu festival, where Lord Shiva is worshipped by his devotees. It is a very significant occasion for Shiva devotees who have intense faith in him.
This festival is celebrated by fasting, chanting, attending jagarans, meditating, and conducting poojas at various places, including homes. People fast for the whole day, and break it only the following day in honor of Lord Shiva. This festival is celebrated once a year in February or March. The main motive behind this festival is the spread of forgiveness, charity, brotherhood, and peace.
It is believed that Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati got married on that day. According to others, on this day Lord Shiva performed the Tandava dance. Several people flock to temples and worship Lord Shiva with deep faith and full devotion, with the motive of ‘overcoming darkness and ignorance’. People chant Shiva Chalisa and ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ throughout the festival, singing praises for Lord Shiva. If you are conducting the pooja at home, you can procure the required Mahashivratri religious & spiritual items and perform the pooja religiously.
7 Must-Have Mahashivratri Pooja Items
As we have learned about the significance behind such an auspicious festival, let’s delve into some must-have Mahashivratri pooja items if you wish to do the pooja at home.
1. The Divine Idols
Firstly, clean your pooja room as well as the house thoroughly. Now, bathe the idols of Lord Shiva and Parvati with milk and water. Wipe them with a clean and soft cloth. Drape the idols with bright and stunning clothes and jewelry. Find divine idols of Lord Shiva at Vaaree, made in a variety of materials such as polyresin, marble, aluminum, brass, terracotta, bronze, and more. Bring home the auspiciousness and positive vibes with the blessings of Lord Shiva in the form of his idol. Elevate your spirituality on this Maha Shivrartri with our graceful ‘Shiva Sagar Idol’, made in marble.
2. A Beautiful Chowki
While creating an altar for Lord Shiva, you can make use of a pooja chowki and grace his presence on Mahashivratri. Bring home a touch of tradition and cultural heritage, with a lovely chowki made in rustic wood or shiny metal. Our chowkis are adorned with intricate designs, minakari work, impeccable craftsmanship, and attractive wooden textures. Pick up our ‘Garda Mandala Chowki,’ which is made of wood and adds grace and honor to your festival of MahaShivratri. Keep the idol of Lord Shiva on this chowki and worship him with full devotion, creating a focal point in your pooja room.
3. Oil Lamps And Diyas
Mahashivratri is incomplete without the flickering light of divine oil lamps and diyas. Invite good vibes, peace, and prosperity with beautiful oil lamps and diyas that exude tranquility and auspiciousness, spreading a soft glow and warmth all around. Light up the oil lamps and diyas and worship Lord Shiva, chanting mantras and meditating to bring bliss and happiness into your abode. This year celebrate your Mahashivratri pooja with ‘Praana Diyas’ found at Vaaree and revere Lord Shiva with your full devotion and faith.
4. Enchanting Bells
The melodious sound of the bells is always a sign of fortune and positive vibes. Let the enchanting bells made in brass or steel elevate the auspiciousness of your pooja, this Mahashivratri. The ringing sound of bells is a reminder of Lord Shiva’s grace and blessings on us and our loved ones. Pick up our decorative ‘Dhama Pooja Bell’ at Vaaree in brass and chant Shiv Chalisa with great fervor, embarking on moments of reflection and reverence.
5. Splendid Pooja Thali
Complete your Mahshivratri pooja with a stunning pooja thali sets. Find splendid pooja thalis at Vaaree in steel, brass, or even German silver. You can embellish the pooja thali with vibrant cloth, lace, colorful beads, Indian motifs, gotta patti, and more. Place your silverware, fruits, dry fruits, and flowers on the pooja thali aesthetically, offering a divine look and feel. Now elevate your pooja experience with a lovely thali exuding spiritual vibes and heavenly beauty, making each ritual a sacred journey, this Mahashivratri!
6. Incense Sticks/Dhoop
Burning of scented dhoop batti is considered very sacred in any Hindu pooja, including Mahashivratri. Grace the presence of Lord Shiva by burning divine incense sticks, spreading an aura of auspiciousness, and keeping negative vibes at bay. Find scented incense sticks at Vaaree in a variety of fragrances such as lavender, sandalwood, white sage, cinnamon, and so on. Create a calming atmosphere while you are engaged in worshipping Lord Shiva, praising him, and receiving his blessings upon you and your dear ones!
7. Pooja Silverware
We often require small bowls and spoons for making Panchamrit, and displaying dry fruits, or sweets during our pooja rituals. Find opulent bowls and spoons in German silver at Vaaree exuding luxury, intricate craftsmanship, and timeless refinement, while you offer your bhog to Lord Shiva, during Mahashivratri. Just like this ‘Padma Bowl with spoons’ in a set of five, exhibiting your devotion towards the Mahadev.
Other Maha Shivratri Pooja Samagri
Apart from the above, there are other pooja essentials during the festival of Mahashivratri. They include a white cloth to place Lord Shiva on, ghee, cotton wicks and camphor for lighting, datura and vibhooti (sacred ash) to offer to Lord Shiva, arka flowers, raw rice mixed with turmeric (Akshata), Kalash, different varieties of fruits (especially bananas) and dry fruits, the holy water (Ganga Jal), milk, matchbox, gandham, coconut (broken into two halves), areca nuts, sandal paste, the auspicious betel leaves, ashtagandha, panchamrit (a mixture of honey, sugar, milk, curd, and ghee), and indoor.
You also need datura flowers, roses, white crown flowers, rajnigandha, or other seasonal flowers, bel patra, tamboolam, Janeu (sacred thread), gulal, and kalava. Prepare simple vegetarian food at home without the use of garlic or onions.
Some Splendid Mahashivratri Home Decor Ideas
1. Majestic Candles
Mahashivratri is a great time to adorn your personal sanctuary with the flickering flames of mesmerizing candles. Candles are enchanting beacons of light and hope exuding good vibes, auspiciousness, and overall prosperity in our lives. On this Mahashivratri spread the aura of scented candles with their majestic fragrances, creating an ambiance of enchantment and bliss! Just like this ‘Esme Votive Candle set’ made in soy wax, all set to uplift your mood and bring tranquility to this festivity, while you chant ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ and worship Lord Shiva!
2. Sophisticated Lighting
Apart from candles, incorporate various other lighting fixtures to add galore this Maha Shivratri. For instance, you can hand wall sconces, pendant lights, mesmerising chandeliers, or even string lights to brighten your abode. String lights or fairy lights are stunning small LED lights. Hang your string lights anywhere at the entryway, balcony, living area, or bedroom and transform our simple abode into a haven of celebration. Pick up our ‘Lantern Glow String Lights’ available at Vaaree and ornament your abode with its cozy glow and warmth.
3. Fresh Flowers
Flowers are an indispensable aspect of Hindu festivals, including Maha Shivratri. Bring home the beauty and fragrance of fresh flowers and adorn your abode with flower garlands and individual flower petals. Marigolds are particularly considered very auspicious for Mahashivratri, apart from marigolds you can embellish your home with roses, jasmine, orchids, chrysanthemums, and other seasonal blossoms. You can hang the flower garlands at the entrance, in your pooja room, living room decor, or even balcony decoration to invite auspiciousness and infinite bliss.
4. Decorative Torans And Latkans
Adorn your entryway and door with decorative torans and latkans. Opt for lovely torans made with beads, leaves, fabric, macrame, or paper. Let the beauty of torans and latkans invite positive vibes and impress your guests with your decor prowess! Just like this ‘Faux marigold latkans’ in a set of four, you hang anywhere in your abode as a festive focal point, to enhance the spirituality of this Maha Shivratri.
5. Vibrant Rangoli
Making a rangoli is considered very auspicious on any Hindu festival, be it Maha Shivratri or any other celebration. You can make a beautiful rangoli in Indian motifs with the help of rangoli colors or vibrant flowers in the entryway, and pooja room. Designs related to Mahashivartri such as Lord Shiva, and Parvati will add a dash of cultural significance to this Maha Shivratri. Rangoli is a symbol of bliss, joy, and prosperity and its presence on Maha Shivratri is considered extremely divine.
6. Auspicious Urlis
Auspicious Urlis needs no introduction! They are lovely shallow round bowls made up of brass or copper, enhancing the visual interest of our home decoration. Fill your urlis with water and let tea light candles and flower petals float in them and spread the aura of divinity and auspiciousness. Yes, urlis are considered very auspicious for any festive decor. So, why not Mahashivratri? Look at our ‘Vajini Flora Urli’ coming in a set of three, exuding the rich cultural heritage of our rituals and traditions!
7. Opulent Linen
Another way to adorn your abode this festive season is by spreading premium quality linen in your home. Whether we are referring to designer curtains, plush cushion covers, elegant throws, lovely bedsheets, alluring table covers & runners, and table mats, and see a massive transformation from a humble space into a haven of festive decor. Find a spectrum of high-quality fabric and linen at Vaaree such as this ‘Dianthus Flora Table Cover' in attractive floral designs.
How To Do The Pooja On Mahashivrartri?
Many devotees observe a full-day fast during Maha Shivratri, relying only on fruits and milk. Only a single meal is recommended before keeping the fast. One should wake up early morning and take a bath by including black sesame seeds in water. One should also take a bath in the evening, before starting with the Shivratri pooja. On Maha Shivratri, the pooja is conducted at night. Mahashivratri can be divided into four prahars and pooja can be conducted four times, once in each of the prahars. For abhishekha, you need water, milk, curd, ghee, and honey. You may even do the pooja once at midnight instead of in each of the four prahars. Devotees broke their fast the next day after taking a bath.
To Summarize
Thus, as seen above, Mahashivatri is one of the most auspicious days for Hindus and the devotees of Lord Shiva. It is an occasion to grace the Lord with your faith and utmost devotion. If you are looking for pooja essentials for the upcoming Mahashivratri or any other festival, look no further. Browse through Vaaree and come across a plethora of spiritual pooja essentials for your sweet dwelling!
All our pooja essentials and home decor items are curated from top manufacturers from all over the country, at very reasonable prices, just for you!
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