Shiv Ji Favourite Flowers – Best Flowers to Offer Lord Shiva | Sagar Florist Divine Guide
Lord Shiva, the destroyer of evil and the symbol of peace and power, is deeply loved by his devotees. Worshipping Shiva with pure devotion and sacred flowers is believed to bring blessings, protection, and spiritual growth. But do you know which flowers are dearest to Lord Shiva?
In this blog, Sagar Florist, your trusted partner for fresh pooja flowers in Delhi & Gurugram, brings you the top flowers Lord Shiva loves and how to use them in your daily or special pooja.
🕉️ Importance of Offering Flowers to Lord Shiva
Offering flowers to Shiva is not just a ritual—it’s a way of expressing love, surrender, and reverence. Each flower carries spiritual energy, and when offered with devotion, it pleases Mahadev and strengthens the connection between the soul and the divine.
🌺 Shiv Ji Favourite Flowers List
1. Belpatra (Bilva Leaves)
- Most beloved offering to Lord Shiva
- Should be trifoliate (three-leafed)
- Symbolizes the three eyes and qualities of Shiva
✅ Available fresh at Sagar Florist
2. Datura Flower
- Offered to calm Shiva after he consumed poison during Samudra Manthan
- Symbol of sacrifice and spiritual transformation
Only white or violet Datura should be used
3. White Lotus
- Represents purity, spiritual growth, and divine beauty
- Lord Shiva is pleased with white flowers, especially lotus
4. Kaner (Oleander) Flowers
- Used in temples and traditional Shivling pooja
- Comes in white, pink, and yellow varieties (white preferred)
5. Aak (Madar) Flowers
- Also known as Erukku in Tamil
- Very dear to Shiva, especially in rural pooja rituals
Used with caution; available in temple regions or from pooja florists like Sagar Florist
6. Rudraksha Flowers (When in Season)
- The Rudraksha tree’s tiny flowers are sacred and rare
- Can be offered during special Shivratri or Sawan poojas
7. White Jasmine (Mogra)
- Pleasing fragrance and sattvik (pure) quality
- Can be strung into garlands and offered to the Shivling
❌ Flowers to Avoid in Shiva Pooja
According to scriptures and tradition, these should not be offered to Lord Shiva:
- Tulsi (Basil leaves) – preferred by Vishnu, not Shiva
- Champak flowers – believed to be cursed for lying to Shiva
- Ketaki (Screw pine) – not accepted due to a mythological incident
🛍️ Get Fresh Shiva Flowers from Sagar Florist
At Sagar Florist, we provide:
✅ Daily pooja flower packs
✅ Special Sawan and Mahashivratri kits
✅ Belpatra, lotus, datura, mogra – all fresh and pure
✅ Home delivery in Delhi & Gurugram
Whether you’re doing a simple Monday pooja or a full Abhishek, we ensure you get the best floral offerings to please Mahadev.
🛕 Final Thoughts
Worshipping Lord Shiva with his favourite flowers like belpatra, lotus, and datura purifies the heart and strengthens devotion. When offered with true love and surrender, even the smallest flower becomes the most powerful prayer.
🌸 Om Namah Shivaya 🙏
“Har phool mein bhakti ho, toh Shiva khud rukte hain us mandir mein.”
Let Sagar Florist help you offer only the best flowers to Bholenath.
