Datura Flower (Moon Flower)

According to legend, Datura was formed from the chest of Shiva after he consumed the poisonous halahal during the churning of the cosmic ocean. This plant, also known as shiva-shekhara, is often used in offerings to the deity on special occasions. The act of offering datura fruit or flower represents a surrendering of negative emotions such as hate, jealousy, and anger, symbolizing the removal of bitterness and toxicity.