Mahashivratri 2024: Why is Datura Offered to Bholenath on Mahashivratri? Find Out the Reasons Behind it

Maha Shivaratri is celebrated every year on the fourth day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Phalguna. This year the holy festival of Shivratri will be celebrated on 8 March.

It is believed that Lord Shiva and Parvati got married on this day. Therefore, on this day devotees of Lord Shiva fast and go to temples to worship Lord Bholenath and Mother Parvati. It is said that by worshiping Mahadev on this day, his blessings remain on his devotees, their past sins are forgiven, their troubles go away and their lives are filled with happiness.

The scriptures tell us that it is very easy to please Lord Shiva. Mahadev is said to be pleased by simple offering of things found in the forest, like Dhatura and Bilva leaves. On Shivratri, Dhutra and Bilva leaves are offered to Bholenath. But do you know what is their significance and why they are offered to Bholenath. So let us find out why Dhatura and Belpatra are offered to Bholenath on the day of Mahashivratri.

Why is Dhaturaoffered to Mahadev?
According to Vamana Purana, when Lord Shiva drank poison, Dhatura is said to have emerged from his chest. Datura is poisonous and biter.