Frequently Asked Questions
- Q1. Can I offer Tulsi leaves with this kit?
- No! According to strict scriptural rules, Tulsi leaves and Ketaki flowers must never be offered to Lord Shiva. Instead, we highly encourage you to bring fresh Bel Patra (Bilva leaves) to pair with the offerings in this kit.
- Q2. Why are Siddhi Leaves (Bhang) included in the box?
- Lord Shiva is the ultimate yogi and ascetic. Siddhi leaves (Bhang) are traditionally considered one of His absolute favorite offerings, symbolizing the surrender of all intoxications and worldly attachments at His feet.
- Q3. Do I need to use the heavy spices (Supari, Clove, Haritaki) for my daily Monday fasts?
- No. This is a "Dual-Purpose" kit. If you are doing a simple daily or Monday worship without a priest, you can skip these heavy spices. They are included specifically so that if you hire a Pandit for a major ritual (like Mahashivratri), the priest will have the exact authentic Tambula required for a 16-step royal worship!
- Q4. Where should I place the Diya?
- The highly respected orthodox ritual manual, Purohit Darpan, explicitly commands that the lighted lamp must always be placed on the right side of the deity ("दीपं दक्षिणतो दद्यात्")
