Other fruits like bananas, apples, and coconuts may also be placed on the altar. Flowers such as white lotuses or white jasmine are offered to Lord Shiva. White flowers are particularly auspicious ...

They then set up a puja altar at home or visit Shiva temples to offer prayers. Sankalp: Before starting any rituals, it is a common practice to take a Sankalp (promise) to dedicate oneself to ...