Parthiva Shivling
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A Shivling made of clay or earth — per the Shiva MahaPurana, the form assigned to Brahmins and their spouses, and worshiped in enormous repeated counts (100 million) said to bestow sovereign rulership.
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What Shivling materials did Vishwakarma construct for different deities?
Divine Architect Vishwakarma constructed distinct Shivlings by material for each deity — Ruby for Indra, Gold for Kubera and Brahma, Sapphire for Vishnu, Diamond for Agni Dev, Pearl for Chandra, Copper for Surya, Quartz for Lakshmi, and clay (Parthiva) for Brahmins, among many others.
What specific benefits are tied to particular flower and leaf offerings in Shiva worship?
Lotus, Bilva leaves, and Shankhapushpi attract wealth; 100,000 Bilva leaves or Lotus flowers absolve major sins; Tulsi bestows both worldly enjoyment and liberation; Champak and Ketaki are strictly prohibited; and specific flowers like Jasmine, Kaner, and Harsingar each carry their own distinct benefit.
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