Vasuki had received this boon (Image Source: AI-Generated)
Religion Desk, New Delhi. The festival of Mahashivratri (Mahashivratri 2026) has special significance in Sanatan Dharma. This day is considered auspicious to receive the blessings of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati. According to religious belief, worshiping Shiva on this occasion brings happiness in married life and happiness and peace reside in the house. This time Mahashivratri will be celebrated on 15 February.
The form of Mahadev is very supernatural and mysterious. Other deities wear gold ornaments and other things. At the same time, Lord Shiva wears Bhasma, Rudraksha and snakes as his jewellery, but do you know why Lord Shiva wears a snake around his neck. If you don't know, then let us know about the reason for this.
That's why Mahadev wore a snake
According to the legend, Lord Shiva wears Vasuki, the king of serpents, around his neck. Vasuki was an eternal devotee of Lord Shiva. Vasuki wished that he should always remain close to Mahadev. When Mahadev drank 'Halahal' poison during the churning of the ocean. Mahadev also helped Vasuki to bear the effects of that poison. Pleased with Vasuki's devotion, Lord Shiva gave him the boon of wearing it as an ornament around his neck forever. From then onwards Vasuki became immortal. That is why Lord Shiva wears a snake around his neck.
Which Purana contains the description?
The relationship between Lord Shiva and snake is described in Shiva Purana, Skanda Purana.
Get rid of Kaalsarp Dosh and Pitra Dosh
There is special significance in worshiping the snake along with Lord Shiva. According to astrology, if a person has Kaalsarp Dosh in his horoscope, then offer a pair of silver snakes in the temple on Monday or Mahashivratri. It is believed that by doing this remedy Rahu and Ketu are pacified and the problem of Kaal Sarp Dosh is removed. Also, Lord Shiva becomes pleased and fulfills all the wishes of the person.
stores of money will be filled
If you want increase in wealth, then definitely worship snakes along with Lord Shiva. It is believed that by doing this remedy, the stuck money gets released and the reserves of wealth remain filled.
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