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Can we keep Shiva lingam in Tulsi plant?
One should not offer Tulsi leaves on a shivling. According to legend, she was the wife of demon Shankhchud who was killed by Lord Shiva. Hence, offering Tulsi leaves to Shiva is prohibited. As Tulsi is a female plant so avoid keeping thorny bushes or plants like a cactus around.
Can we keep two Shivling at home?
Number Of Shivlingas. 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.
Should we keep broken Shivling at home?
Keeping these broken idols of God in the house causes Vastu defects (Vastu Dosh) and negativity persists. Not just the broken idols, but according to Vastu Shastra, you should also not used the fragmented lamp in the temple because it impoverishes the house.
Why do people choose to keep Shiv Linga at home?
It is believed by the Hindus that worshipping Lord Shiva can bring happiness in their life and all their dreams will get fulfilled. This is the reason why people choose to keep Shiv Linga at home and worship it.
What is the significance of the Shiva Linga?
Shiva linga is the holy union of lingam and yoni and represents the “indivisible two-in-oneness of male and female, Prakriti and Purusha, the passive space and active time from which all life originates.
Can tulsi leaves be offered to a Shivlinga?
Even the leaves of Tulsi should not be offered to a Shivlinga. It is considered that keeping a Shivlinga made of the stone which is found in the Narmada river is considered to be the most auspicious.
Can We keep more than one Shivlinga at home?
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. Moreover, since Lord Shiva is one, we should not use different symbols for him in one place.