Bel Patra Mala

Significance of Bel Patra

The Bel Patra, are the leaves of the Bel Tree, also called Bilva Patra in Sanskrit and the Botanical name of the Bel Tree is Aegle Marmelos. There is a direct connection in the mind of Hindu devotees between Bel Patra (Bilva Patra) and offering the trifoliate Bel Patra to Lord Shiva or Shivling. The Bel Patra are leaves of the Bel Tree which are an integral part of Hindu Puja rituals and used primarily to offer to Lord Shiva and also other deities. The Bilva Tree (Bel Tree) is considered sacred because, as per the Skanda Purana, once a drop of sweat of Goddess Parvati, consort of Lord Shiva, fell on Mandrachal Mountain from which the Bel Tree took birth. Therefore, the energy of Goddess Parvati is said to reside in the various parts of the Bel Tree, and this is the main reason why Lord Shiva is extremely fond of the Bel Patra, Bel fruit and all other parts of the tree. It is also believed to be produced from the heart of Goddess Laxmi, which makes the Bel Patra adorable to Mahadev.

Bel Patra is often strung into Malas to be offered to Lord Shiva, especially on Maha Shivratri, and also on Sharav Somvar and other especially important days of Lord Shiva. Bel Patra is also offered to Goddess Parvati and all Her forms. As mentioned in the Skanda Purana, She resides as Parvati in the Bel Patra, which is one more reason why Lord Shiva is pleased when offered the leaves. The ancient texts explain that the trifoliate Bel Patra which is offered to Lord Shiva represents the Divine Trinity of Lord Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwar (Shiva). Its significance is also high as it is said to represent the three eyes of Lord Shiva.

The Bel Leaves or Bilva Patra have medicinal value, like the Bel Fruit, roots also have medicinal value and have been used since ancient times in Ayurvedic medicines to cure various diseases and ailments. The significance of Bel Patra or Bilva Patra is perhaps difficult to explain in words, however it signifies Lord Shiva.

Benefits of Bel Patra Mala

The Bel Patra or Bilva Patra is offered to Lord Shiva's abstract representation, the Shivlingam, while performing Abhishekham. It is very important to ensure that the Bel Patra you are offering is trifoliate, which means, three leaves on a stalk.

The Bel Patra Mala is strung with trifoliate Bel leaves which are without any defect, which means there should not be any tare or rotten or incomplete leaves. The Bel Patra Garlands are offered to the Shivling at temples or in Puja Altars at home to appease Lord Shiva. It is one of the six most important ingredients used in the worship of Lord Shiva. Though Lord Shiva does not require much to please Him but Bel Patra is adored by the Lord and therefore simply offering the sacred leaves and some water, is enough to garner the benevolent blessings.

The association of Goddess Parvati with the Bel Patra and Bel Patra Garlands makes it dearer to Lord Shiva. When devotees offer Bel Patra Garland to Lord Shiva, it shows the love, devotion and respect that the devotee has for Him. As mentioned by Lord Brahma offering the Bel Patra is the easiest way to appease Lord Shiva. Bel Patra Garlands when offered to Lord Shiva either in the temple or at your home Altar it brings meritorious benefits.

• Bel Patra Malas when offered to Lord Shiva blesses the devotee to good health, peace, calmness of mind.
• Bel Patra Garlands are often brought back home by the devotees after offering it in the temple as the Bel leaves retain the positive Divine energies. The Mala clears negative energies from home and replaces them with positive vibration.
• Appeasing Lord Shiva with Bel Patra Garland blesses the devotee with prosperity, love, unity, harmonious relationships, especially between married couples, progeny and abundance.
• Offered with chanting of Lord Shiva Mantras like, the Panchakshar Mantra "Om Namah Shivaya" or Mahamrityunjaya Mantra, etc., absolves sins and leads to Moksha, by grace of Bholenath.
• The Bel Patra is said to pacify and cool down the anger in Lord Shiva. He is called Rudra in His angry avatar which He acts when anyone wants to harm His devotees, Rishis/Sages and spiritual pursuers. Devotees offer Bel Patra Garland to cool His anger and ask for mercy and compassionate Lord Shiva blesses with forgiveness.
• Offering the Bel Patra Mala to Mahadev with a pure heart and clear intentions fulfils the desires of the devotee.
• The subtle Bel Patra Garlands bring profound benefits and cannot be quantified but can be experienced.

Buy Bel Patra Malas Online at Best Prices

Rudra Centre offers fresh Bel Patra Malas for offering to Lord Shiva.

The Malas are carefully strung in string with selected, perfect, trifoliate Bel Patra leaves, which have no defect. When the Bel Patra Garlands are offered to Lord Shiva, He blesses benevolently and provides His protection to devotees.

We also offer beautiful German Silver Bel Patra Malas. Strung with 108 trifoliate German Silver leaves, made as exact replicas of the natural Bel Patra leaves. The German Silver Bel Patra Malas are offered to honour Lord Shiva and show gratitude for His Divine blessings.

The fresh Bel Patra Malas and German Silver Bel Patra Malas are available online with us. Once you book, your fresh Bel Patra Mala, it is going to be packed safely and securely to ensure you receive it in its fresh condition on the day you want it to be delivered.

We take special care to deliver the fresh leaves and flowers which are ordered by our clients from all over the world, in its fresh condition. Our motto is to serve our clients with smooth and efficient service for all their spiritual product needs, across the world.