By Risha Ganguly
July 16, 2023
The holy month of sawan is here are Shiv devotees eat vegetarian food and pray to Him during this time. Here are 5 food ingredients you can offer to Mahadev during Abhishekam.
Milk is one of the primary items used in the abhishekam ritual. It symbolises purity and is poured over the Shiva linga as an offering.
Dahi or curd represents cooling and nourishing properties. It is often used in the abhishekam to signify the auspiciousness.
Honey is considered a sacred offering and is used during the abhishekam to signify sweetness and devotion.
Ghee, or clarified butter, is a symbol of light and purity. It is an important part of the ritual.
It is a mixture of five sacred ingredients: milk, yogurt, honey, ghee, and sugar. It is prepared and used in the abhishekam to represent the five elements.