Maha Shivratri 2026 Offerings to Lord Shiva: Maha Shivratri, One of the most important Hindu festivals, will be celebrated tomorrow, Sunday, 15 February 2026. This auspicious night honors the divine dance of Lord Shiva, which symbolizes victory over ignorance and darkness. devotees fast, meditate, And say your prayers, Seeking blessings for spiritual growth, prosperity and inner peace.
Mahashivratri not only commemorates Lord Shiva’celebrates not only the secular dance of, but also the sacred union of Goddess Parvati. Devotees observe strict fast and prepare special prasad (bhog) as a form of devotion. It is believed that offering pure and simple food to Lord Shiva during Mahashivratri brings his blessings and fulfills his wishes.
Here are the easy-to-make offerings that you can offer to Lord Shiva on this auspicious day:
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1. Sabudana Khichdi
A popular fasting dish, Sabudana Khichdi is made with soaked tapioca pearls, peanuts and mild spices. It is light, nutritious and perfect as a Mahashivratri offering.
â–ºContent: Sago, peanuts, cumin, green chilli, rock salt and ghee.
â–º Why offer: Sabudana is considered purifying and energy enhancing, making it an ideal prasad.
2. Bhang or Thandai
Bhang or Thandai is one of the most favorite beverages of the festival. Cashews, almonds, fennel, poppy seeds, pistachios, cardamom, saffron and milk are the main ingredients used to prepare bhang. Apart from offering Thandai to Lord Shiva on Mahashivratri, devotees also enjoy this drink as Prasad of Bhole Baba.
â–º Material: Milk, almonds, cashews, fennel seeds, poppy seeds, pistachios, cardamom, saffron, sugar and hemp (optional).
â–º Why offer: Cannabis has cultural significance as it is considered to be a favorite of Lord Shiva, a symbol of joy and devotion.
3. Banana and Coconut Laddus
A simple yet delicious sweet made using mashed bananas, grated coconut and jaggery, these laddus are easy to prepare and perfect for indulgence.
â–ºContent: Ripe bananas, grated coconut, jaggery and cardamom.
â–º Why offer: Both banana and coconut hold religious significance and are considered pure prasad.
4. Fast Potatoes
A light potato curry made without onion and garlic, cooked with rock salt and mild spices, often paired with buckwheat or water chestnut flour puri.
â–º Material: Boiled potatoes, cumin, green chilli, rock salt and green coriander.
â–º Why offer: Potatoes are filling and easy to digest, making them ideal for fasting.
5. Kheer (rice pudding)
Kheer is a classic Indian dessert made from rice, milk and sugar, flavored with cardamom and garnished with dry fruits.
â–º Material: Basmati rice, milk, sugar, cardamom, almonds and cashews.
â–º Why offer: Known for its simplicity and purity, kheer is often served in rituals as a symbol of devotion.
6. Makhana Kheer
Makhana Kheer is a popular sweet made from makhana, sugar, milk, ghee and lots of dry fruits. It is easy to make and tastes amazing.
â–ºContent: Makhana, milk, sugar, ghee, cardamom, and dry fruits.
â–º Why offer: Makhana is rich in nutrients and is considered sattvic, making it an ideal vrat dish.
7. Malpua
Flour, semolina, ghee, milk and sugar are the main ingredients of Malpua, a sweet dessert. It can be offered as bhog to God as it is considered to be one of the favorite food items of Lord Shiva.
â–º Material: Flour, semolina, milk, sugar, ghee and cardamom.
â–º why offer: Malpua is a festive dish that is believed to please Lord Shiva.
8. Halwa (buckwheat/semolina/gram flour)
Simple and quick halwa made of buckwheat or semolina can be served with dry fruits and offered to Lord Shiva before eating. You can also make gram flour pudding and offer it to Lord Shiva.
â–º Material: Buckwheat flour/semolina/gram flour, ghee, sugar, cardamom and dry fruits.
â–º Why offer: Halwa is an excellent prasad that is easy to prepare and also has spiritual significance.
9. Vine Fruit (Wood Apple)
Bael leaves and fruits are considered extremely auspicious in the worship of Lord Shiva. Only offering fresh vine fruits is seen as a pure act of devotion.
Why offer: Bael is believed to be a favorite of Lord Shiva and offering it brings his blessings.
Tips for preparing bhog:
â–º always use pure, virtuous (Non-Tamasic) content.
â–º Avoid garlic, onion and processed foods.
â–º Maintain cleanliness and prepare food with devotion.
This Mahashivratri, offer these simple and nutritious bhog to Lord Shiva and invite peace, prosperity and divine blessings into your life. Om Namah Shivay!
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