The Vedic and Puranic Origins of the Lingam The earliest references to the lingam appear in the Vedic texts, particularly in the Atharvaveda and the Shvetashvatara Upanishad. The lingam is often ...

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The devotees celebrate the festival in temples by pouring water or milk over the Shiva linga, a stone sculpture symbolic of Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction. Some also observe a fast during the day ...

Fruits and flowers are offered to Lord Shiva during the rituals. However, some fruits should never be placed on the Shivling. Know what to offer and what to avoid while worshipping Lord Shiva.

Discover the sacred rituals, fasting rules, and spiritual significance of Mahashivratri 2025. Follow this detailed guide to perform puja vidhi correctly, observe fasting with devotion, and seek Lord ...