When offering prayers to Maa Baglamukhi, it is customary to offer certain items as a gesture of devotion and gratitude. Some common offerings include:
1. Yellow flowers: Yellow is considered the sacred color associated with Baglamukhi, so offering yellow flowers like marigold or sunflowers is considered auspicious.
2. Yellow fruits: Offering yellow fruits like bananas or lemons is believed to please the goddess and attract her blessings.
3. Turmeric powder: Baglamukhi is often associated with the power of turmeric. Offering turmeric powder or turmeric paste is considered highly auspicious.
4. Ghee or clarified butter: Offering ghee is believed to enhance the sacredness of the offering and symbolize purity and light.
5. Yellow clothes: Wearing or offering yellow-colored clothes to the deity is considered auspicious and represents devotion.
6. Chana dal (split chickpeas): Offering chana dal is a common practice as it is believed to symbolize the goddess’s ability to control and suppress negative energies.
7. Incense and Diya: Lighting incense sticks and a diya (oil lamp) during the puja is a way to create a sacred atmosphere and offer light to the deity.
It is important to offer these items with devotion, love, and sincerity while focusing on the intention behind the offering. Ultimately, it is the devotion and purity of heart that matters most in connecting with the divine energy of Maa Baglamukhi.