Sawan 2024: The month of Sawan is considered the best time to worship Lord Bholenath. In this month, women and unmarried girls observe fast on Sawan Monday. According to the Panchang, this year the month of Sawan is starting from 22 July 2024 and it will end on 19 August. During the worship of Shiva in the month of Sawan, many types of food items including fruits, flowers are offered to Bholenath as bhog. Doing this is also considered very auspicious and fruitful. But it is believed that the food offered to Shivling should not be consumed nor should it be taken home. Let us know why it is prohibited to consume the Prasad offered to Shivalinga?
Why should one not eat Prasad offered to Shivalinga?
In Shivpuran, offering Prasad to Shiva is considered very auspicious. It is believed that this pleases Lord Bholenath and fulfills the wishes of his devotees. By doing this, the person gets rid of the sins committed knowingly or unknowingly and the person gets relief from all diseases and defects. Offering Prasad on Shivalinga brings positive energy in life and brings happiness, prosperity and prosperity in the house. However, according to mythology, a Gana named Chandeshwar appeared from the mouth of Lord Shiva. Chandeshwar is considered the chief of ghosts. Therefore, it is prohibited to accept the Prasad offered on Shivalinga. It is believed that the Prasad of Shivalinga is for Chandeshwar i.e. ghosts. Especially the Prasad of Shivling made of ordinary stone, ceramic and clay should not be eaten. Instead of eating such prasad, you can flow it in the river. Apart from this, Prasad made of metals including copper, gold, silver, mercury etc. offered on Shivalinga can be consumed. There is no guilt in eating the prasad offered to Shivling made of these metals and you can also take it home. At the same time, consuming the Prasad offered to the idol of Lord Shiva does not incur any blame.
Rules for offering Prasad on Shivalinga ,
- Tulsi leaves and turmeric should not be offered on Shivalinga.
- Always offer Prasad in a metal vessel made of brass or silver.
- One should never offer food by keeping it on the ground.
- After the puja is over, collect the prasad from the Lord.
