Mahashivratri on Feb 15: 5 Essential Items for Lord Shiva's Worship

• Mahashivratri, the grand festival of worshipping Mahadev, will be celebrated on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
• According to Shiva Purana, Lord Shankar's worship is incomplete without specific items like Belpatra, Dhatura, Bhang, Bhasma, white flowers, sandalwood, and Panchamrit.
• Belpatra symbolizes the renunciation of three Gunas; Dhatura and Bhang represent acceptance of negativity and mental concentration.
• Bhasma signifies the transience of life and detachment, while white flowers and sandalwood symbolize peace and coolness.
• Panchamrit Abhishek brings health, happiness, prosperity, sweet speech, and joy; reading the Mahashivratri story and chanting 'Om Namah Shivaya' are also crucial.