This is one of the most popular items that is offered to Shivling and is also called Madhu-Abhishek. As per Hindu beliefs this is done to ward off troubles and diseases from life.
Offer fresh homemade curd (yogurt) to Lord Shiva. You can also prepare dishes like shrikhand (sweet strained yogurt) or raita (yogurt-based side dish). Curd helps eliminate all sorts of problems and obstacles.
Milk is a significant offering to Lord Shiva. Offering milk to Shivling is known to attract positive energy.
Bel leaves are considered sacred to Lord Shiva. It is believed that Maa Parvati resides in every part of bel tree and this is the reason the leaves of this tree are offered to Lord Shiva.
Ghee is offered to Lord Shiva to seek his blessings.
You can offer a variety of fresh fruits like bananas, mangoes, apples, and pomegranates, as offering them to Lord Shiva is considered auspicious.
Made with semolina, ghee, nuts and sugar, this simple recipe is one of Lord Shiva's favourite foods.
Semolina, fennel seeds, milk, khoya, coconut and banana are converted into a paste of running consistency and deep-fried in ghee.
Makhana are considered part of satvik bhojan. Makhana is added to the milk along with dry fruits and sugar to prepare this tasty pudding which is offered to Lord Shiva first and then distributed to family members as prasad.
Sago, milk, sugar, dry fruits make this wonderful pudding which can be prepared as one of the bhog items for Lord Shiva.