Can girl touch shivling?

' It is said that an unmarried woman is not allowed to get close to Shivling and unmarried woman should not move around it. This is because Lord Shiv
Lord Shiv
Shiva. God of Destruction, Time, Arts, Dance, Yoga and Meditation. The Destroyer of Evil. Supreme Being in Shaivism. Member of Trimurti.
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remains in Penance and that's why it is forbidden for women to touch the shivling.
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Can girls worship Shiv Ling?

Unmarried girls are not allowed to worship Shivling. Know what is the reason for this tradition ... Lord Shiva gives a boon to a loved one if he is worshiped with a true heart and with honest desire, unmarried girls to worship Bholenath. But worshiping Lord Shiva's Shivling form is forbidden to worship them for them.
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Can shivling be touched?

According to Hindu mythology, only men are allowed to touch the shiva linga during a puja. Women, especially unmarried women are prohibited from touching or even doing the Shiva Linga puja. But there's a reason to it. A shivling symbolizes the union of mind and soul.
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Can a girl water shivling?

Since the shivling represents the male reproductive organ, it was considered a bad omen for unmarried women to touch it, worship it and offer jal (water) to the shivling.
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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.
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Can female touch shivling?



What is linga yoni?

Yoni (IAST: yoni; sometimes also IAST: yonī), sometimes referred to as pindika, is an abstract or aniconic representation of the Hindu goddess Shakti. It is usually shown with linga – its masculine counterpart.
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Why shivling is not kept at home?

God is highly benevolent towards his devotees, but if the daily Puja gets disrupted lord shiva can get angry, according to Hindu beliefs. Lord Shiva is known for his ultimate perfection . Therefore, he will not tolerate any mistakes , lies and other bad acts. That's why people fear in keeping shivling at home.
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Why do unmarried girls worship Lord Shiva?

Lord Shiva is considered as an ideal husband and to get a husband like him, unmarried girls and women worship him on this auspicious day by observing fast. Shiv Purana says that if a devotee obeys Shivaratri fast with honesty, pure devotion and love, then he receives the divine grace of Lord Shiva.
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Can unmarried girls do Rudrabhishek?

Rudrabhishek is a very powerful ritual according to the Hindu mythology. It is performed by men, women and unmarried girls for healthy and peaceful life, successful career, child and a good life partner.”
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What happens if Shivling comes in dream?

# If you see Lord Shiva's Shivalinga avatar in your dream, then it means that you will soon get rid of the long-running troubles. # If there is a vision of Shivling in your dream then you should offer milk on Shivling in the morning.
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Can we hug shivling?

In many famous temples, touching Linga is not allowed because, when lakhs of people touch the lingaa daily , the heat from our hand's touch will gradually cause the linga's depletion (so, they don't allow people to touch the lingaas ). Linga is the idol form, in which we pray to Shiva.
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Can we touch Kedarnath shivling?

We were very satisfied with the puja that the priest performed. Best thing was that we were allowed to touch the Shiv Linga and do the puja ourselves which is not very common in other holy shrines in India. The temple is about 10 mins walk from the helipad.
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What to do if shivling breaks?

You please take this broken Lingam and hand it over to nearest Shiva Temple to keep the same with the main Shivalingam (moolavar). If they didnot accept to keep please put it in the temple pond (if water is there) or else in river(if any water flowing river is available) or well (if water is available in the well).
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Can a girl worship Lord Hanuman?

Though it is not mentioned in Vedas, since ages it is a known fact that women don't worship Hanuman. The reason why people don't recommend girls to worship Lord Hanuman is that he is known to be 'Bal Brahmachari'. However, girls can be a staunch follower of Hanuman and also chant Hanuman Chalisa.
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Why milk is offered to shivling?

Milk holds prominence in the puja of Mahashivratri. As per Hindu scriptures, Lord Shiva performed the 'tandav' on an auspicious night. It's believed that the dance depicts the cycle of creation and destruction of the universe. To calm him, he is offered soothing items like milk and honey.
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Why is lingam in that shape?

The oval shape indicates that in this universe every being, matter, celestial bodies are oval in shape. The shape of the milky way, solar system are all oval. The Lingam is shaped like an egg and represents the 'Brahmanda' or the cosmic egg.
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How do I connect to Shiva?

Ways to connect with Lord Shiva
  1. Free your mind of all clutter and be pure as fire –Remember your mind doesn't control you and your actions. ...
  2. Chant Om Namah Shiva- Start with daily practice of 108 times mantra and increase in multiples like 216,432 and keep going, you can achieve surprising benefits.
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Why do we feel drawn to Lord Shiva?

A big reason for feeling drawn to Lord Shiva is that he is 'asutosh', easily pleased. He doesn't seem to want much ritually, just bael leaves and water, if that. So he's not a high-maintenance aradhya (worshiped one) in terms of fuss and bother, you can be Shaiva without ever setting foot in a shivala.
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What is the cost of Rudrabhishek?

Rudra Abhishek Puja Cost

It is a 1 hour Pooja. The cost of doing this Pooja is around Rs. 1000/- INR – 2000/- INR.
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How should unmarried girls worship Shiva?

Unmarried girls should also chant five 'Om Namah Shivaya' five times to wish for a good husband. While performing the puja, keep 4 or 8 green bangles on the plate of offering. After the puja is over, offer the green bangles to Goddess Parvati. After offering, hold those bangles in your hands.
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Why we should not touch Shivling?

' It is said that an unmarried woman is not allowed to get close to Shivling and unmarried woman should not move around it. This is because Lord Shiv remains in Penance and that's why it is forbidden for women to touch the shivling.
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Can I keep Shivling in bedroom?

Yeah you can put a god anywhere you want. You can keep them in your heart also if you can. In hindu religion you keep a god in yourself at home or in your pocket also. Keeping shivaling more than thumb height is not advisable.
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Who cursed Shiva as linga?

Angered, Bhikshatana slew Vishvaksena and impaled the corpse on his trident, which added to his sin. This form of Shiva with a corpse on his trident is called Kankala-murti ("One with the skeleton"). Bhikshatana, now as Kankala-murti, entered Vishnu's abode and begged for food.
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What is the real story of Shivling?

These sorts of Shivlings are made because of the determination (sankalp) of Lord Shiva. The disclosure of such a Shiva lingam happens when lovers get a Divine motivation to search for it, and after the revelation its love starts. Shivlings of this sort are introduced by Sages or Kings.
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Which shivling is good for home?

The SMALL NARMADESHWAR SHIVLING is best for home Pooja.
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