The Shivling is like the go-to form for worshiping Lord Shiva by lots of Hindus all around the world. In Hindu stories, Lord Shiva kind of transformed himself into this ‘Linga’ thing so that people could pray to him.
It’s like this: Lord Shiva is everywhere, but you can’t see him or touch him because he’s all shapeless and invisible. But a Shivling is like a physical symbol of Lord Shiva that you can actually see and touch. So, when folks worship the Linga, they believe they’re connecting with Lord Shiva.
The month of Sawan Month 2023 started on July 25th. This whole month is considered perfect for worshipping Lord Shiva and his different forms.
It’s believed that during this month, Lord Shiva roams around the Earth to bless his devotees and make their lives better. Shiva devotees also worship his various forms to seek his blessings.
In Sawan, it’s really great to perform rituals like “Jal Abhishek” or “Rudra Abhishek” on the Shivling. People believe that by worshiping the Shivling and pouring water over it, all their wishes come true.
During this month, worshipping Lord Shiva helps get rid of all troubles, and Lord Bholenath blesses his devotees with happiness, prosperity, and honor. However, it’s essential to be careful during Shivling worship, as making mistakes can upset Lord Shiva and Parvati.
Why Unmarried Women Are Not Allowed to Touch Shivling?
In Hindu scriptures, there are various rituals for worshipping Lord Shiva. Normally, both his idol and his formless representation, the Shivling, are worshipped.
But not many know that unmarried women are not supposed to worship or touch the Shivling. Today, we’re going to explain why this is the case.
According to religious scriptures, the Shivling is a symbol of divine energy. If married couples worship it, they receive blessings for a happy married life and the potential to have beautiful and worthy children.
Unmarried girls also receive blessings for finding a handsome and desirable life partner. However, during the worship, it’s important not to touch the Shivling.
A Shivling symbolizes the union of the body (shav) and the soul’s power (Shakti), representing the essence of life.
Unmarried women are often advised not to approach or touch the Shivling. This guideline is rooted in the belief that Lord Shiva is in deep meditation, and it’s considered inappropriate for women to disturb his penance.
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Even heavenly beings avoided interfering with his meditation. Some legends suggest that an unmarried woman’s touch could distract Lord Shiva and reduce the benefits of worship.
In contrast, men are seen as a part of Lord Shiva, and they can touch the Shivling during worship. These beliefs emphasize the significance of maintaining the sanctity of Lord Shiva’s meditation and the symbolism of the Shivling in Hindu tradition.
So Unmarried Women Cannot Worship Lord Shiva?
Not at all! They can worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati together. Lord Shiva is considered the perfect husband, so unmarried women fast and pray to him, seeking a life partner as ideal as he is.
Some stories suggest that Goddess Parvati isn’t pleased when an unmarried woman touches the Shivling, a symbol of her husband, Lord Shiva. However, unmarried women can still participate in worship alongside men and receive blessings from Lord Shiva.
