WHERE SHOULD SHIVALINGA FACE?
According to
Agama Shastra, a Shiva Linga should face north. This means that the yoni
(outlet) of the Shiva Linga should face north, while the devotee and Nandi face
east.
Why face
north?
It is believed
that Shiva favours this direction because Mount Kailasha, his abode, is in the
north.
When water is
offered to the Linga, it is said to reach Mount Kailasha, which is considered
the largest Shiva Linga.
Other
considerations
The water
reservoir of the Shiva Linga should face north or east.
The northeast
direction is considered ideal for a puja room.
The east
direction is another good choice for placing a Shiva idol.
The south
direction for a puja room is considered inauspicious.
Tips for
setting up a Shiva Linga
Set up the
Shiva Linga in such a way that the devotee faces east while worshiping.
Keep the Shiva
Linga towards the west.
Keep Nandi
facing Shiva as it is believed he helps Shiva by blowing air on his throat.
Vikas P
Deshpande
M. E.
Civil, Structural Consultant
Vastu,
Astro Vastu and Feng Shui Consultant.
0434681647,
deshpandevikas@gmail.com
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