How can we do Shiva lingam at home?

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How can we do Shiva lingam at home?

Put Shiva lingam towards North or Towards east. The Panapatta should be facing the north direction or east direction. As ling always on the top. No question in which direction it is.

Why we do Abhishek of Shiva?

In Sanatan Dharm, Bhagwan Shiv is known to consume the poison which came out during Samudra Manthan (Churning of the Oceans). So the Hindus offer milk over shivling (Sanskrit for symbol of Shiv) during the month of Shravan as it is considered akin to a poison by the science of Ayurved.

Is shivling a male organ?

According to Rohit Dasgupta, the lingam symbolizes Shiva in Hinduism, and it is also a phallic symbol. Since the 19th-century, states Dasgupta, the popular literature has represented the lingam as the male sex organ.

Which side Lord Shiva should face?

Put Shiva lingam towards North or Towards east. The Panapatta should be facing the north direction or east direction. As ling always on the top.

Can we eat Prasad offered to Shiva?

We can consume the prasad offered to statue of Lord Shiva but we cannot consume the prasad offered to Shivalingam. For the 16 Monday fast, people have to prepare churma from 250gms wheat flour out of which needs to be offered in 3 parts. So when you are offering, make the smallest possible 3 parts.

When should we do Shiv Abhishek?

After that, devotees should perform Abhishek of Shiva linga by bhasma and water. After Abhishekh of Shivling, one should offer sandalwood. The nature of sandalwood is cold and it is believed that by doing so, life becomes peaceful and full of happiness.

How many types of Abhishekam are there?

There are four classes of abhiseka, each being associated with one of the four Tantras. They are master consecration, secret consecration, knowledge of prajna, and the fourth consecration.

What is Parad Shivling?

In Hinduism, Rasalingam or Parad Lingam is a Lingam, the symbol of the god Shiva, made of mercury (or possibly Gallium; see Composition below.) Tamil Siddhas carved Shiva Lingam from solidified mercury. The process of solidification of mercury is the secret process enunciated by Tamil Siddhas.

What is Jaldhara in shivling?

Jal Dhara is a pot shaped utensil with a small hole to its bottom. Jal Dhara is filled with water / milk / mixture of both and is hung on a Shivling, while doing Abhishekam. This Jal Dhara will look very traditional and ethnic on your Shivling.