Shiva Linga and Worship

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Shiva Linga and Worship

 

There are different kinds of Lingams such as Jyothir Lingas, Bhana

Lingas, Swetha Lingas, Maragatha lingas (made of topaz) & Spatik

lingas (crystal) - Jyothir lingas are the ones which emit light and

are very very rare - bhana lingas are the ones where the yoni mandala

is right from top to bottom like the shape of a perfect flame - the

sweta lingas are the ones which are pale white in color naturally. It

is very rare to find these and is considered as a divine gift if one

gets it. In India, it is said that shiva lingas are like fire - since

in mythology, lord shiva keeps doing penance - jwaalaagni - the fire

of penance blazing all over him & from him - so, we always keep him

cool - he is also

called Abhisheka Priya - bathing divine elements is called Abhisheka

in sanskrit. The more you bathe him, the more happy he is. In many

temples here, a brass or copper pot is hung right above the linga

with a small hole in its apex pointing downwards and water keeps

dripping on the linga.

Lingam Pooja Daily do abhishekas (Divine Bathing) with fresh milk,

Fresh Curd, aromatic herbal powders & water chanting the

Following mantra :

 

THATH PURUSHAAYA VITHMAHAE

MAHADEVAYA DHEEMAHI

THANNO RUDRA PRACHODHAYAATH

 

Light incence and offer dhoop. After bathing the linga, wipe them

gently with a designated cloth - apply some sandal powder moistened

with little water to bring it to a paste form & vermillon . Rudram

chanting pleases Lord Shiva which is either recited or played during

the abhisheka (Divine Bathing). Sanskrit mantras are coined in such a

way that they are shelled with divine vibrations and it certainly

heals the environment & atmosphere. The above process is the Puja and

if done with a pure heart & consciousness & true aspiration, the Lord

will certainly accept it.

 

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