Mahashivratri 2026: The festival of Mahashivratri is the biggest symbol of faith and devotion in Hindu religion. In the year 2026, Mahashivratri will be celebrated on Sunday, 15 February. This is the holy day when devotees keep fast and keep vigil at night to please Mahadev. In Shiva worship, flowers have the same importance as bel leaves and water. But do you know that not every flower can be offered to Bholenath?

According to the scriptures, some special flowers are very dear to Mahadev, while offering some flowers is considered prohibited. Let us know which flowers should be offered to Mahadev before worshiping Mahashivratri?

Mahadev loves white flowers the most. It is believed that offering them leads to long life and salvation.

According to Shiva Purana, Dhatura is very dear to Lord Shiva. Offering its flowers brings happiness from children and victory over enemies.

Yellow and white Kaner flowers have special significance in Shiva worship. This brings happiness, peace and prosperity to the house.

Just as Lord Shiva loves Shami leaves, similarly he also loves its flowers. This also provides relief from Shani Dosha.

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Offering white and orange stemmed flowers of Parijat to Mahadev removes financial problems.

• According to the legend, Ketaki had supported Lord Brahma in his lies, due to which Lord Shiva got angry and banned it from his worship.
• Do not offer Ketaki flowers to Shiva even by mistake.
• Do not offer hibiscus flowers to Lord Shiva.