The month of Sawan is a special time of Shiv Bhakti, fast, fasting and consecration. In this holy month, devotees offer various objects on the Shivling, such as milk, water, bell-leaf, dhatura etc. But have you ever thought that some people also offer cloves on Shivling?
Why is the cloves, which is usually a masala of the kitchen, is offered to Lord Shiva? Spiritual, Ayurvedic and astrological secrets are hidden behind it, which can surprise you.
Why offer cloves on Shivling in Sawan?
The month of Sawan is considered the most auspicious and effective time for worshiping Lord Shiva. In this month, Shiva devotees especially pleases Bholenath by offering water, belpatra, milk, bhasma, cannabis and cloves. Of these, the tradition of offering “clove” is considered very esoteric and miraculous.
Why offer cloves on Shivling in Sawan
Cloves: Not just spices, but energetic system powerful elements
The energy of the intense fire element is present in the cloves which is considered capable of destroying negativity. According to Tantra Shastra, cloves are considered a symbol of fire, air and sky elements and when it is offered on Shivling, it removes the planetary obstacles, eye defects and mental troubles of the person’s life.
1. Clove calms Shivji’s “Tamas” element- Lord Shiva is considered the god of tamasic nature in Rudra form. The spicy and hot effect of cloves is considered helpful in calming that form. For this reason, Shiva is calm, happy and kind by offering cloves in the spring.
2. Remedy to get rid of financial constraints- According to astrologers, offering cloves and camphor on Shivling calms the condition of sin planets like Saturn, Rahu and Ketu. This remedy is extremely effective for those who are having a crisis of money, deficit in business or hindrance in career.
3. Destruction of evil eyes and negative energy- Cloves have been considered a natural talisman to protect the eye defect. If someone has a bad eye, mental restlessness or fear, then offering cloves on Shivling on Monday in Sawan is considered very auspicious.
4. Surefire remedy for fulfillment of wish Many devotees offer two cloves and a camphor on Shivling and use his ash in tilak. This remedy is said that it is very effective in fulfilling wishes and increasing positive energy.
5. Clove sunlight – The atmosphere creates the atmosphere, in the holy spring, many people burn cloves and give sunlight near the Shivling. The reason for this is that “the aroma of cloves removes negative powers and fills the place with divine energy.”
Right way: Offer cloves on Shivling like this
On Monday morning, take a bath in the morning and go to the Shiva temple, anoint the Shivling with pure water, offer two cloves and a camphor and offer it on the Shivling, after that chant the mantra “Om Namah Shivaya” 108 times, in the end, bow and receive prasad.