The lingam is often described as a cosmic pillar of light, symbolizing Shiva’s boundless and formless nature ( nirguna brahman ). The Shiva Purana elaborates on this by narrating the tale of ...

Following the abhishekam, the Lingam was draped in a sacred cloth, and a grand Maha Deeparadhana (lighting lamps) took place. The Maha Shivaratri, also known as the great night of Shiva ...