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Remembering Guru Gorakhnath Tilla in Jogian Mountain in Pakistan during Shivratri

Guru Gorakhnath Tilla, at 3200 ft, in Jogian Mountain in the Salt Range of Pakistan's Punjab province was an important center associated with Shiva worship. Maha Shivratri used to be an important puja and festival here during first century BC. The complex was the most important centre for Hindu Nath Yogis in Punjab prior to 1947. Starting from first century BC till 1947 (for nearly 2000 years), Guru Gorakhnath Tilla in Jogian Mountain was an important Hindu center of worship. Importance of Guru Gorakhnath Tilla in Hinduism It is believed that the marriage procession (Baraat) of Shiva and Goddess Parvati passed through the Guru Gorakhnath Tilla in Jogian Mountain. The mountain was part of the Himalayas during the Satya Yuga and Goddess Parvati and Shiva used to rest on it. Kanphata Yogis established their mutt in the first century BC here. Guru Gorakhnath Created Tree with Green and Dried Branch There is a belief that the first fire in the place was lit by Gu

Flowers Offered To Shiva on Shivratri

Not all flowers are offered to Shiva. Here is a list of flowers that are offered to Shiva on Shivratri festival. The main offering on Shivratri is Bilva leaf. The Bilwa fruit is also offered on Shivratri and it is abundantly available in markets during the period. The flowers offered to Shiva Blue lotus Blue and white lotus is offered to Shiva to over the fear of death Nerium oleander Offering this flower to Shiva will help in recovering from ill health. Aak flower For desire fulfillment and to recover from serious ailments. Dhatura This flower is offered to Shiva by couples to beget intelligent and healthy children. Many childless couples have got children after offering this flower. Aparajita Chameli flower The belief is that offering this flower will help in fulfilling desire of buy animal or vehicle. Nag kesar flower Gular flower Harsingar - Night Jasmine Offering Harsingar will help in achieving peac

Shiva Aarti Lyrics in Hindi for Shivratri

This Shiva aarti is chanted daily in millions of Hindu homes. Below is the prayer Shiva Aarti Lyrics in Hindi. The prayer can be chanted on all days. It is meritorious to chant the prayer on Shivratri, Monday, Shiva Chaturdasi and on Pradosh day. Benefits of Chanting Shiva Aarti The person chanting the mantra daily with devotion will have wishes fulfilled. It is chanted to solve all financial problems. It is also chanted to have better career prospects and for profit in business. It is chanted to achieve peace and prosperity. Shiva Aarti Lyrics in Hindi जय शिव ओंकारा ऊं जय शिव ओंकारा। ब्रह्मा विष्णु सदा शिव अद्र्धांगी धारा॥ ऊं जय शिव ... ॥ एकानन चतुरानन पंचानन राजे। हंसानन गरुड़ासन वृषवाहन साजे॥ ऊं जय शिव ... ॥ दो भुज चार चतुर्भुज दस भुज अति सोहे। त्रिगुण रूपनिरखता त्रिभुवन जन मोहे ॥ ऊं जय शिव ... ॥ अक्षमाला बनमाला रुण्डमाला धारी। चंदन मृगमद सोहै भाले शशिधारी॥ ऊं जय शिव ... ॥ श्वेताम

Carrot Offering to Shiva on Shivratri

Carrot is never offered to Hindu Gods and Goddesses. Bhog, Prasad or naivedya prepared using carrot is very rare in Hindu religion. But carrot is offered to Shiva during the night of Shivratri. Carrot is offered in raw form and in the form of sweet and dish on Shivratri. The offering is performed from midnight to early morning. The raw carrot that is offered to Shiva on Shivratri can be used in kitchen on the next day. Benefits of Offering Carrot on Shivratri Change of luck – there will be prosperity. Bad luck will turn into good luck. Wealth will see rise. Money related matters would be solved. One can get rid of obstacles related to wealth. Why Carrot is not offered to Hindu Gods and Goddesses? The main reason for not offering carrot is that it grows underground and therefore sunlight does not fall on it. Another reason is that it has the shape of bone.

Three Things That Led to the Downfall of Ravana in the Ramayana

Just before his death in the Ramayana, Lakshmana became a student of Ravana and got life lessons. From that conversation, we are able to understand what led to the downfall of Ravana in the Ramayana. Ravana always knew that Bhagavan Sri Ram was no ordinary human being. Despite this, he never took refuge at the lotus feet of Sri Ram. He kept on delaying it and kept finding reasons for not approaching Ram. But when he was hit by the arrow of Bhagavan Sri Ram, he only called out the name ‘Ram…Ram…Ram.’ Three Things That Led to the Downfall of Ravana Arrogance Underestimating the enemy Share life's secret His arrogance was an important cause for his defeat. When it was time to ask for the boon from Lord Brahma, he asked that he should not be killed by Devas (demigods) or Asuras (demons). But he underestimated human beings and animals. He was overconfident about his powers. So he thought no human or animal can harm him.  Again, he always underestimated Bhagavan Sri Ram