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2 days ago · A lingam ( Sanskrit: लिङ्ग IAST: liṅga, lit. "sign, symbol or mark"), sometimes referred to as linga or Shiva linga, is an abstract or aniconic representation of the Hindu god Shiva in Shaivism. [1] The word lingam is found in the Upanishads and epic literature, where it means a "mark, sign, emblem, characteristic," [2] the ...
4 days ago · Offering Bel Patra to Shiva lingam is highly revered. It is said that offering bilva leaves can remove sins and get salvation. 3. Honey. Honey is a symbol of wealth and sweetness. Devotees should ...
5 days ago · Inside the cave is a Shiva Lingam (formed of ice), believed to be the one of the most sacred place across the globe. ... Goddess Parvati. According to legends, Bhrigu Muni, a well-known Hindu sage ...
5 days ago · Shiva is commonly represented as linga (generally, a form with a conical base and a cylindrical top referred as Shivling). The lingas belonging to different periods and regions, vary in size and shape.
4 days ago · Abhishekam: Performing Abhishekam, or the ceremonial bathing of Shiva Lingam with water, milk, honey, and other sacred substances, is a significant ritual. It is believed that offering Abhishekam ...
5 days ago · The Lingam is typically a cylindrical or oval-shaped stone or metal object, symbolizing the formless aspect of Shiva. It represents the unmanifested, transcendent aspect of the divine, devoid of attributes.
1 day ago · According to Hindu mythology, ardent Lord Shiva devotee Lord Parshuram was the first to undertake the Kanwar Yatra during Sawan. It is believed that he offered Ganga water to Shiva Linga. Since then, this ritual has been carried on by devotees who religiously follow Lord Shiva. Not just men, women also take part in Kanwar Yatra festivities.
