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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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" …
What is the copper pot that is kept hanging above the Shiva …
This way water's abhishek runs for long period of time. Some people also put milk init. Majority of Shivling worshipped in temples and sacred places have pots hanging on top of the Shivling. A …
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.
Can we keep Shiva Linga at home? - Hinduism Stack Exchange
Aug 24, 2016 · Can we keep the Siva Linga at home and is this good or bad for families? Some of the Lord Shiva's devotees are advising me to avoid the Shiva Linga to keep in home.