Aayi Hai Shiv Ji Ki Ratri,
Karenge Shiv Ji Ka Jaap,
Karnge Kamna Samridhi Ki,
Mit Jaynge Saare Paap.
Happy Mahashivratri!
Pi Ke Bhaang Jamaa Lo Rang;
Jindgi Bite Khushiyon Ke Sang;
Lekar Naam Shiv Bhole Ka;
Dil Men Bhar Lo Shivraatri Ki Umaang;
Shubh Maha Shivratri!
On this festival of Mahashivaratri, may you follow the Shiva Purana and incorporate the following six items while worshipping Lord Shiva:
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1. Bathe the Shiv Linga with water, milk and honey, and Wood apple or bel leaves added to it, representing purification of the soul;
2. The vermilion paste applied on the Shiv Linga after bathing it, representing virtue;
3. Offering of fruits, which is conducive to longevity and gratification of desires;
4. Burning incense, yielding wealth;
5. The lighting of the lamp which is conducive to the attainment of knowledge;
6. And betel leaves marking satisfaction with worldly pleasures.
Happy Maha Shivratri!