Can we keep Shiva statue at home?

Shiva's energy is needed to be understood and recognized before placing the statue at home otherwise it generates the misbalance of the energies into our presence. It is also recommended that the shiva statue should be installed in houses rather than workplaces.
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Why Shiv Murti is not Worshipped?

According to the story, his father-in-law, Daksha, cursed him because he did not get up and show respect to him during a Yajna. He was also angry because Shiva saved Chandra from his curse. The curse was that Shiva would be worshiped as a linga. But these are just silly stories.
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Can we worship Lord Shiva statue?

Shiva, the nirvikara (formless) is omnipresent, so you can worship Him in any form whether it is statue or Linga form. But according to Shiva Purana, mostly Shiva is worshipped in the infinite column or Shivalinga, and linga worship is considered to give you more virtue than worshipping Him in the statue form.
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Where should we keep Lord Shiva in home?

North direction is the favorite direction of Lord Shiva and in this direction is the abode of Lord Shiva, i.e. Mount Kailash. That is why, to put a picture of Lord Shiva in the house, one should choose the north direction. Applying a picture in this direction gives auspicious results.
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How can we worship Lord Shiva at home?

How to worship Lord Shiva at home
  1. Do a regular prayer to Shiva lingam at home during the early morning and evenings every day.
  2. Wash the shiv linga and apply vibhuti or bhasm.
  3. Light a deep and incense stick.
  4. Recite “Om Namah Shiva” a few times.
  5. On Mondays especially offer milk or any sweet made with milk to the lord.
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Which Colour Lord Shiva likes?

We all know that Lord Shiva is fond of flowers. It is believed that Lord Shiva should only be offered flowers that are white in colour.
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Can ladies 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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Which god idols should not be kept at home?

The idol of sun god Shani Dev should also be avoided in keeping the worship in the house. They should worship always in the temples outside. Do not set Shani Dev's idol in the house. Keeping the idol of Rahu-Ketu in the house is considered inauspicious.
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How do you know if Lord Shiva is with you?

Signs you can expect

You'll see that nothing is filthy or lovely; everything has its own essence. You will no longer seek acceptance from others; the only approval you will require is from your own soul and Lord Shiva. You'll want to cry if you encounter someone in suffering or who is hungry.
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How can I connect with Lord 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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How many idols can be kept home?

No more than two idols or pictures of Ganesha should be kept in the house of worship. Otherwise, it is not auspicious. There can be two pictures of a god in two different places of the house.
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How does Lord Shiva look in real?

In his representations as a man, Shiva always has a blue face and throat. Strictly speaking his body is white, but images often show him with a blue body too. The extra eye represents the wisdom and insight that Shiva has. It is also believed to be the source of his untamed energy.
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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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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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Did Rama worshipped Shiva?

Yes, he did. Sri Ram (the supreme one) was a great devotee of Lord Shiva as per Valmiki Ramayana and Ramacharit Manas. > "See this island, located in the middle of the ocean, where my troops were stationed.
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What is Shiva lingam stone?

Shiva Lingams are stones of crypto-crystalline quartz containing many mineral impurities. They come from the Narmada River in Western India, where they are gathered by villagers and polished into their traditional elliptical egg shape.
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Why do I cry when I pray to Shiva?

When tears come from your eyes while doing meditation or recitation, it means that God is giving you a sign. That means that you have made a connection with the God whose meditation or worship you are reciting and your worship is also successful.
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Can unmarried girl worship Lord Shiva?

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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What happens when you chant Om Namah Shivaya?

It works as a stress buster and calms your mind, helps relax and unwind. Om Namah Shivay is a powerful mantra. Chanting it helps you gain control over your senses. It also gives you a direction for your life and helps you understand yourself better.
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Which idol is good for home?

For worshipping within the walls of your home, an idol of Ganesha in sitting position, also known as the lalitasana, is considered ideal. Vastu experts say that the sitting Ganesha represents a calm and composed demeanor and encourages a peaceful environment at home.
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Which Lakshmi idol is good for home?

Lakshmi Charan Paduka is very auspicious for your home. This is the reason many people use Lakshmi Charan Paduka in their home at the entrance gate and also at the gate a pooja room or mandir. In Hindu homes, people use Lakshmi Charan Paduka, especially on auspicious occasions and ceremonies.
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Can we keep Hanuman idol at home?

According to Rudrayamala Tantra, panchamukhi Hanuman statue must be outside of Home rather than inside. Considering law of energy, putting more than one idol having many faces result in creation of negative energy. Better way to stick or place Panchamukhi Hanuman on the entrance of home.
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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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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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Why do girls worship Shivling?

According to legend, unmarried women are not allowed near the shivling. A shivling in general symbolizes the union of mind and soul. It also physically symbolizes the male and the female reproductive organs in a state of bliss.
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