Flower offerings in Lingam Puja

Flower offerings in Lingam Puja

There are a few things that worshippers of the lingam must necessarily know.

Milk offered during the puja must be raw not boiled. However, curd made from boiled and then cooled milk can be offered. One should not offer pasteurized milk, only straight from the cow.

After the puja the oblations(the left overs) must be consigned to a river, sea or a lake. If these are not available nearby, the remains may be put in flower pots excepting Tuls or  trees excepting the Peepal tree.

Never eat the offerings made to the lingam at home. However, prasadam offered after the puja from a temple priest is allowed. Another feature one ought to know is while coconut can be offered to the lingam but not its milk. It is strictly prohibited.

Flower offerings too are restricted to :-

mandaar pushp(Dhaturaa).

Offering kevada and champa flowers is said to be a taboo. Avoid them.

सफेद आक, कनेर, शंक पुष्प, सफेद कमल. These flowers are said to be favourite of Lord Shiv.

Finally, do not besmear Lingam with haldi or kumkum, you may do so on Lord Ganesha and  Goddess Parvati.