RELIGIOUS: Temple celebrates Maha Shivarathri
Devotees took the opportunity to participate in the 12-hour long worship, as the Lingam was unveiled.
The Sat-Chit-Ananda Temple Society concluded its five day celebration of Shivarathri on February 13 at its temple grounds in Fernwood.
Devotees took the opportunity to participate in the 12-hour long worship, as the Lingam was unveiled.
Parshad and milk were the offerings on the day to commemorate this auspicious occasion.
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The importance of Shiva Lingam worship
The portion of the Siva Lingam which represents Lord Siva is cylindrical in appearance. At the bottom of this structure there is one receptacle like portion and the main body of the constitution stands upright from the base. The receptacle is designed in such a way to drain the water poured during the prolonged sacred bath of Shivaling. This is a very usual ritual performed over the structure to keep away the self esteem of an individual.
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