According to Shiv Purana, the following items are a must:
1. The Shiva Linga must be showered with water, drain and nectar. Likewise, woodapple or baelpatra must be offered to the ruler, as it symbolizes sanitization of the spirit.
2. After the washing custom of the Linga, one should apply the vermilion glue to it. This speaks to righteousness.
3. At that point various types of organic products must be offered to the Lingaa, symbolizing life span and satisfaction of yearnings.
4. What trails the aforementioned steps is lighting an incense stick, the way things are for yielding riches.
5. After incense, the time has come to light a light which alludes to fulfillment of information.
6. Offering bael patra stands for satisfaction from the worldly pleasures.
MAHASHIVRATRI
MAHAKAAL
