Shiva the benevolent! The Almighty Shiva, the Generous one, destroys all evils and eliminate our adversities.

Khud Ko Rakh Lapete Firte, Auro Ko Dete Dhan Dhaan. Devon ke Hith Vish Pee Dala NeelKanth Ko Koti Pranaam!" ‪Yes, Shiva the benevolent! The Almighty Shiva, the Generous one, destroys all evils and eliminate our adversities. He help us in our progress if we are His deserving devotees. He loves all of us. Perform jalabhishek to please Shiva. During sagar manthan when deadly poison emerged from the depth of the sea, Shiva drank this poison to save mankind. Although he did not let the poison reach his stomach, He felt the fired side effects of the poison. This is why offering water to Lord Shiva is considered good. offering water to Lord Shiva appeases him and helps us attain moksha, salvation from the cycle of birth and death! Offering of a bilvapatra to Shiva on ShivaLingam will wash away the sins committed in the past 3 lives. And yes, Shivaratri and Pradhosham pooja is one of the most important among the poojas performed to the Graceful Shiva. Trayodashi/Pradhosham time is especially meant for praying to Lord Shiva. Praying in that time will also free us from our sins and gives moksha finally.
Love, Light & Peace ~ Har Har Shankar Namah Shivaya!
( snake around the Shivalingam at Sri Sangameshar Mahadev Temple, Arunaye, Pehowa Haryana)