To save creation, Lord Shiva drank the poison, turning his throat blue and earning the name Neelakantha, meaning "the one with a blue throat.
Devotees offer milk to the Shiva Lingam as a symbol of appreciation for Shiva's selfless act of consuming the poison.
Milk symbolizes purity, nourishment, and sustenance, reflecting devotees' acknowledgment of Shiva's divine qualities and their desire for his blessings.
Offering milk is believed to purify the soul of devotees, signifying their willingness to surrender ego and impurities for spiritual growth.
Milk is considered sacred, symbolizing abundance and fertility in Hinduism. Offering it to Shiva honors the harmony between humans, nature, and the divine.
Pouring milk over the Shiva Lingam shows respect for how everything in the universe is connected and balanced.
Offering milk to the Shiva Lingam has become an essential ritual in Hinduism, observed during festivals like Maha Shivaratri and Shravan Mas.