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Shiva Special Yagya in the month of Sawan, offer Belpatra to Lord Shiva.

The holy month of Sawan has started and according to the Hindu calendar, today is the first Monday fast, on this day devotees keep fast and offer Dhatura made from cow milk, Belpatra, Bhang and flowers to Lord Shiva. According to mythology, offering Belpatra to Lord Shiva is considered auspicious and according to experts, if Belpatra is offered in the right way, then it also fulfills wishes. Let us tell you the right way to offer Belpatra, their importance and whether they are really healthy for human consumption or not.

According to mythology, during Samudra Manthan, when the gods and demons churned the ocean, many things came out during this process and one of them was poison. To save the world, Lord Shiva drank this poison, but the effect of the poison was so intense that he became restless. To control the burning sensation in the throat, God fed him Belpatra, as it has properties to reduce the effect of poison. Since then, Bel Patra became an integral part of the offerings made to Lord Shiva.

According to experts and mythology, three joined leaves in sets of 3 to 11 should be offered to the Shivling and 108 Bel Patra should be offered for speedy marriage. It is suggested to wash the leaves thoroughly and ensure that the leaves do not have any odour and there are no stains or cuts in the leaves. While offering the leaves to Lord Shiva, the smooth side should be placed on the Shivling and writing Om Namah Shivaya on the other side with kumkum or sandalwood is considered auspicious. Not only are religious sentiments attached to the holy leaves, but they are also good for the human body due to their medicinal properties.

Significange of Bel-Patra.

You may also be interested in knowing about the diverse uses of Bel Patra – as a medicine, as a face pack to cure skin problems, or as a refreshment to be consumed during summers. Bel Patra has very unique medicinal benefits. Its fruit is a rich source of vitamins and minerals including vitamin C, vitamin A, riboflavin, calcium, potassium, fibre, vitamins B1, B6 and B12 – which are essential for the overall growth and development of the body. According to Ayurveda, there are three doshas – Vata, Pitta and Kapha, and consuming Bel Patra helps balance all the three doshas. Bel fruit contains antioxidants and has laxative properties that help cure stomach-related ailments like diarrhoea, dysentery, vomiting; it also strengthens the digestive system. Consuming bel patra helps to control lifestyle diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart problems and cholesterol.

If you are suffering from foul odour problem due to excessive sweating or skin rashes, applying bel patra mixture for a few days will reduce body odour. Eating or drinking bel patra juice can help solve hair loss problem and smoothen dry and rough hair. Bel patra mixture helps to remove white patches on the skin that may develop as a side effect of medication.

Benefits of offering Bel-patra to Lord Shiva.

1. Brings special blessings of Lord Shiva.
2. Removes health-related ailments.
3. Eliminates problems of daily life.
4. Helps in purifying the soul.

More Information of Yagya. 

• Yagya performing Date 9th of August to 19 of August. 
• Yagya going on 11 days. With 3 Vedic Pandits. 
• The yagya will continue for 1 hour.