Can we eat fruits offered to Shivling?

There are some stories that the fruits offered to shiva will always belong to God , we shouldn’t take away the fruits ,For this reason, it is feared that Shivling at home can give room for several grounds that would invite Shiva’s anger. Here again, we must reinforce the idea that Shiva is the most merciful one.

Can we eat Prasad offered to Shivling?

Yes. Offerings to Shiva Linga should ALWAYS be consumed as Prasada. Anything offered to Linga should not be left or thrown.

Why we should not keep Shivling at home?

Shiva lingas can be worshiped at home, but the general rule is, it should not be bigger than your thumb according to the scriptures. For worship at home, any idol should not be bigger than the thumb. The reason, I think is because we only offer a little naivedyam at home and so big murtis are not used.

Can we offer Kheer to Lord Shiva?

Dry grapes or raisins, almonds, cashews, etc., are the most loved food items of lord Shiva. So in order to please the lord, you can prepare a special kheer recipe using these dry fruits. You can first offer this kheer recipe to the Lord and then serve it as prasadam to your family members.

What does Shiv Ji like to eat?

Shiva’s fondness for meat is further emphasised when Jarasandha, a devotee of Shiva, keeps kings as captives only to kill them and offer their flesh to Shiva. Shiva’s meat-eating habits find a clear voice in the Vedas as well as the Puranas, but his association with wine-drinking seems a later appendage.

What is the significance of the Shiva Lingam?

The nature itself is a Lingam (or symbol) of Shiva. When we see nature, we infer the presence of its creator – Shiva. Shiva Lingam is the mark of Shiva the creator, Shiva the sustainer and Shiva the destructor. It also dispels another myth in which Shiva is considered only as a destructor.

What happens when milk of Indian cow is poured on Shiv Lingam?

Milk of Indian cow (Not Jarsi cow but Desi cow like Gir) when poured on Shiv Lingam reciting mantras- ॐ नमः शिवाय – strengthens mind, body and inner consciousness of a person. During Samudra Manthan (churning of milk ocean) a deadly poison halahal emerged which had power to spread and completely endanger life of all beings.

Why should we not pray to Saints and rishis?

All living entities and demi-gods came into existence post manifestation. Shiv Ling is the divine symbol of formless state for the common people, saints, rishis and demi-gods to meditate the Supreme Soul. That is why, you should respect saints and rishis but should not pray them.

Why did all Devtas ask Bhagwan Shiv to save the world?

During Samudra Manthan (churning of milk ocean) a deadly poison halahal emerged which had power to spread and completely endanger life of all beings. Then all devtas requested Bhagwan Shiv to save the world from the deadly poison.