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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Can a shivling be kept at home?

YES , YOU CAN KEEP A SHIV LING AT HOME. Puja of shiv ling is the most auspicious thing .
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Which shivling is good for home?

The SMALL NARMADESHWAR SHIVLING is best for home Pooja.
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Why shivling is not kept with Tulsi?

Because Vrinda knew that Lord Shiva killed her husband, she refused to worship him. And hence, basil or tulsi leaves are not offered to Lord Shiva.
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Can ladies worship Shivling?

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 we drink Shivling water?

It might sound strange but the reason is everything offered to the lord is considered as nirmalaya and are forbidden from being consumed. As it is mandatory to consume coconut water after being offered to deities, it is thus never offered to Shivling.
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Can we keep Shivling in Puja room?

So one can keep shivling at their Puja space. Notably, it is advised big idols more than one feet should not be kept at home. And you should offer regular Puja to get Shiva's blessings.
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Can Shivling be kept in Tulsi plant?

It is believed that we cannot perform pooja to Shivalinga at home. But you can find Shivalinga in Tulasi kota or in Tulasi plant in Many houses . As we all know that it is very Aspicious to offer Maredu dalamu i.e Bilva patra to Lord Shiva. Even Tulasi is one among the Five aspicious leaves offered to Lord Shiva.
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Why is mercury in Shivling?

It is mentioned in RasChintmani, that aperson can get the benefits of Shiva Puja even by touching Mercury Shiva Linga. Mercury Shiva Linga is so purify form of lingam that it can free a human being form all kind of disease, if one worship it by all heart.
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Is Shivlinga 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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Why do we worship Shivling?

Shiva the name itself means “one who offers Mangalam (unending good)” which is obtained through divine knowledge. Now, to obtain this knowledge, it is important to worship the Shiva linga in the form of Dhyanalinga which is the perennial source of energy, offered to the worshippers through its elliptical form.
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Which flower is not offered to Lord Shiva?

Kewda and Champa flowers are believed to be cursed by Lord Shiva. Hence, you should never offer him these flowers. Anything offered to Shiv Ji is considered as nirmalaya and therefore unfit to be consumed.
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How can we clean Shivling at home?

Method of Cleaning Parad Shivling
  1. Step 1:- Making the Paste. Mix soil and sandalwood powder in a bowl and make a paste by adding a little water. ...
  2. Step 2:- Removing Lamination. ...
  3. Step 3:- Washing the Parad Shivling. ...
  4. Step 4:- Polishing the Parad Shivling.
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What is a lingam and yoni?

Practicing Hindus consider the lingam and yoni together to symbolize the union of the male and female principles and the totality of all existence. Hinduism: Lingam and yoni. One of the most common objects of worship, whether in temples or in household worship, is the lingam,...
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How do I know my Shivling is Parad?

Use the following methods to find out whether Parad is Ashta Sanskar or not:
  1. Parad Shivling or Gutika should be able to grasp gold. ...
  2. Rubbing Parad Shivling or Parad Gutika on hands or Cotton clothes should not give black mark.
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In which plant we can put Shivling?

New Delhi: Tulsi or holy Basil is a sacred plant according to Hindu belief.
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Why Tulsi is not offered to Lakshmi?

While worshiping Goddess Laxmi, please keep in mind that Tulsi is not offered in worship. It is believed that Lord Vishnu is dear to Tulsi but Goddess Lakshmi does not like Tulsi. This is because Tulsi is the wife of Shaligram in the second form of Lord Vishnu.
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In which plant Shivling should be kept?

The Hindu's community going to celebrates a Maha Shivratri on 24th February. The devotees keep a fast and worship to Lord Shiva with a great pompous. It is also known to be the only day that sindoor is offered to a shivling. His favourite plant is Bael and also likes bhaang, dhatura, milk, sandal and ash.
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What is story behind 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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Why We Bath Shivling with milk?

Shiv Linga Is Radioactive And To Protect The People from Radioactivity Milk is Poured Over Shiv Ling. During Monsoon, Cows Consume Many Bugs with Grass That Can Pollute The Milk and Make it Poisonous , Thus To Protect People Again, Milk Is Poured Over Shiv Ling.
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Why milk is used on Shivling?

Milk is said to be one of the best conductors of positive energies and when poured on the Shivling, the flow of energies begins to concentrate towards the lingam and the devotee becomes the received of the outflow for his close proximity.
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Which fruit gives Lord Shiva?

Religious association: Ber or jujube fruit is offered to Lord Shiva, as it is symbolic of longevity and gratification of desires.
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Can we apply Chandan on Shivling?

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. One should keep on chanting this mantra, Om mahashivay somay nam.
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What is used to wash Lingam?

Spill Panchamrit over the lingam.

Mix equal parts of unboiled milk, honey, ghee (butter), curd, and sugar together in a bowl to make a panchamrit, a sacred mixture for the ceremony. Pour the panchamrit over the lingam to completely bathe it.
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How many types of Shivling are there?

There are exact 12 jyotirlingas that have been strategically placed across the country in numerous locations. Hindu devotees from around the country often take up pilgrimages and spiritual journeys to visit these jyotirlingas to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva and his many forms.
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