Vayasya
Åiva Devotee
Namaste everyone, I am planning on obtaining a Lingam, and I would like to know some of the basics of conducting Linga Abhishekam. I would also like to know some things about Maha Shivratri, so if you would be so kind:
1.Does the Lingam have to be black, or is the black Lingam considered more auspicious?
2.Which hand is to be used to draw the Tripundra?
3.What materials are used to draw the Tripundra, and where would I obtain these materials?
4.What direction is the part of the Yoni where the liquid drains out supposed to face?
5.What direction do I face the Lingam?
6.Which hand do I use to pour and put materials on the Lingam?
7.What materials are used to pour and put on the Lingam?
8.How do I clean the Lingam?
9.Would it be likely that others will be celebrating Maha Shivratri at the local Hindu Temple, or is it more of an at home celebration?
10.If I were to go to the local Hindu Temple on Maha Shivratri or any other occasion, is there any specific clothes I should wear to be most respectful?
I thank you for listening to my questions and I thank you for any answers that may come.
1.Does the Lingam have to be black, or is the black Lingam considered more auspicious?
2.Which hand is to be used to draw the Tripundra?
3.What materials are used to draw the Tripundra, and where would I obtain these materials?
4.What direction is the part of the Yoni where the liquid drains out supposed to face?
5.What direction do I face the Lingam?
6.Which hand do I use to pour and put materials on the Lingam?
7.What materials are used to pour and put on the Lingam?
8.How do I clean the Lingam?
9.Would it be likely that others will be celebrating Maha Shivratri at the local Hindu Temple, or is it more of an at home celebration?
10.If I were to go to the local Hindu Temple on Maha Shivratri or any other occasion, is there any specific clothes I should wear to be most respectful?
I thank you for listening to my questions and I thank you for any answers that may come.