Rare Bael Leaves for Baba Baidyanath: Priests Collect from Trikut to Bihar Forests

• Pilgrim priests collect rare Bael leaves from Trikut mountain and Bihar forests for Baba Baidyanath on Mahashivratri.
• Mahashivratri, celebrated on February 15, sees grand decorations and 'Har Har Mahadev' chants in Shiva temples nationwide.
• At Baba Baidyanathdham, Deoghar, a special Shodashopchar puja with 16 materials is performed in four phases.
• Offering Bael leaves with three, five, or seven leaflets is a special tradition at Baidyanathdham, believed to fulfill wishes.
• Millions of devotees visit Baba Baidyanathdham on Mahashivratri, transforming Deoghar into a hub of devotion and faith.