shiva - What is a Shivling? - Hinduism Stack Exchange
As far as I know and understand, the Sanskrit word "lingam" लिन्गम् means the genital organ of a human or an animal. Is the Shivling the same thing? If this is so, what is the significance …
shiva - Shiv Puran Section 4 Chapter 12 ( Kotirudra Samhita …
Sep 14, 2023 · In the mentioned Chapter, Rishi Suta explains the story behind Shivling. In the translations it states that Shivji appeared in front of wives of Sages holding his penis in his …
shiva - Shiv Lingam Position - Hinduism Stack Exchange
Jun 24, 2020 · What is the correct orientation of a domestic Shiv Lingam? Where the Yoni should face? Any position is formally allowed or should be positioned for example facing North or …
Do scriptures support the offering of Turmeric to Shivling?
Sep 7, 2023 · Many people oppose the offering of Turmeric (Haldi) on Shivling by claiming that Haldi is of feminin nature while Shivling is of masculine. By that logic, Kumkum should also be …
What is the significance of pouring milk on the Shivling?
Pouring milk on the Shivling is process of Abhishek. Abhishek is the process of bathing the deity. According to Shiv Aagam (Poojaa rules) Abhishekam is considered as one part of the …
What is the copper pot that is kept hanging above the Shiva …
Lord Shiva is very fond of Abhishek. To make a continuous abhishek on the Shiv Ling, they put a copper pot which a very small hole at the bottom. This way water's abhishek runs for long …
Why is Shiva primarily worshipped in a linga form?
This question can be answered into two aspects: 1) Why is Linga form worshipped ? 2) Why is Shiva primarily worshipped in Linga form ? 1) Why is Linga form worshipped ? Among the 18 …
shiva - Can I pour water on the shivling for abhishek as many …
I go to a temple where there is a shivling set on some soil at the base of a tree. So all the water poured goes in the root, and I feel good about giving the tree so much Shiva Nirmalaya to drink.
Why should prasad offered to a shivling not be consumed?
I have heard from a few sources that the Prasad offered to Shivling should not be consumed by us. On searching stackexchange I found this post "Can devotees drink Abhishekam water" …
How to determine whether a Banalinga is genuine or not?
Feb 20, 2016 · If shivling gets heavier than rice then the Shivling is not proper for a householder and vice versa.According to the 2nd rule if you throw an original Shivling in a flowing river after …