Offerings

The main offering in this temple is the leaf of the bel tree (Aegle marmelos or the wood apple tree), known as Belpatra or the Bilvapatra, which are considered favourite of Lord Shiva. People also offer these leaves made in gold and silver. Sometimes offerings also include gold ornaments and coconuts. The anointing of the Shivalinga with water or the ‘Jalabhishek’ is also done here. The temple has made special arrangements for the supply of water for this purpose. There is also a tradition of anointing the Shivalinga with honey, along with the chanting of the Laghurudra, to seek blessings for good health.
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