Can we keep Crystal Shivling at home?

Shivlinga means the symbol of Lord Shiva. Keeping one symbol and not more than that is necessary for the energy of God to reside in the representing symbol. Hence, we should never keep more than one Shivlinga at home.

Can I keep Spatika lingam at home?

Spatika Lingam : This is another type of Shivling which is considered to be most auspicious and purest along with Banalinga to be kept and worshipped at Home.

Which shivling should we keep at home?

For homes Grihasthas, Narmadeshwar Linga or BannLinga is great, For wealth worship sphatic (Crystal) Shiva Linga too, and for home Greatest will be Parad Shiva Lingam provided it is pure and made methodically and consecrated with mantras if possible.

Can we offer kumkum to Lord Shiva?

So, you should never offer him Tulsi leaves. Kumkum is not offered to Lord Shiva. Shiv ji is considered a recluse, therefore he is not offered Kumkum. According to scriptures, Lord Shiva is offered Akshat or whole rice.

What can I do with Abhishekam water?

The Abhishekam water done on Shiva linga at home temple is sacred. Every Monday after the Abhishek, I collect the water and we intake few drops as teertham, sprinkle on self, on all my family members and in the house. And the left over water I pour to my plants. In the temple, the water from Shivling is drained out.

Which direction should Shivling be placed at home?

It is said that the Shivaling should be kept facing the facing towards the north. Keeping the Shivling in the north direction of the house has great benefits. It is said that if money is coming and going, then to control it, keep Shivling in the north direction of the house.

Can we do Shivling Puja at home?

To perform the Abhishekam at home, you would need a Shiva Linga made of Pancha Dhatu or Ashta Dhatu or Brass. Respectfully place the Shiva Linga on a brass or copper plate on the altar in your house. You may also place the idol of Nandi in front of the Linga. Begin the abhishekam by offering water.

Can we apply kumkum on Shivling?

There are few things that should never be offered to Lord Shiva or a Shivling. Though Haldi and Kumkum are offered to every god, it should never be offered to Lord Shiva. Haldi is used as an ingredient to enhance beauty and Shiva is said to be a saint who stays away from worldly pleasures.

Can we apply kumkum to Shiva linga?

Never offer saffron or kumkum on the Shivalinga. Not only on Shivratri but also in general, never offer it. The reason is that Lord Shiva is a recluse, and recluse people put ash on their forehead. And it is a universal fact that Shiva puts ash, not Kumkum.