Dr. Vikas Sharma, Arvind Badyal Bel leaves are important as their trifoliate shape signifies Shiva’s three eyes as well as the three spokes of the lords Trishul. Since they have a cooling effect, they are offered to the Shivalinga to soothe this hot-tempered deity. One who offers a trifoliate bel patra to the Shivlinga with devotion, Lord Shiva blesses him/her with whatever he/she desires. Since every part of Bel tree is said to contain goddess Parvati, it is considered the […]