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Best Agarbatti for Shiva Puja

Shiva's worship is simple: water, milk, bilva leaves, sandal paste, a lamp and incense, offered to the lingam with Om Namah Shivaya.

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Which incense is best for Lord Shiva?

Sandalwood is the classic fragrance for Shiva, used both as paste on the lingam and as incense; woody agarwood and oudh suit meditation and long chanting. Shiva is worshipped especially on Mondays, Pradosham, Shravan and Maha Shivaratri.

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Traditional offerings to Shiva

  • Water and milk for the abhishekam.
  • Bilva leaves, usually in sets of three.
  • Sandal paste and vibhuti.
  • A lamp and incense.

Special days

Mondays, the twice-monthly Pradosham, the month of Shravan, Karthika Masam and Maha Shivaratri are the most important days for Shiva.

A simple Lord Shiva puja

  1. 1Offer water or milk to the lingam.
  2. 2Place bilva leaves and sandal paste.
  3. 3Light the lamp and sandalwood incense and chant Om Namah Shivaya.

Frequently asked questions

Which day is for Shiva?

Monday (Somvar) is dedicated to Shiva.

Why is sandalwood offered to Shiva?

Sandalwood is cooling and pure, and is traditionally applied to the lingam and offered as fragrance.

Can I meditate with incense in Shiva puja?

Yes; woody fragrances such as agarwood and oudh suit meditation and japa.

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