Take care of these things before keeping Shivling
The month of Sawan is very beneficial for devotion to Shiva. All do devotion to Shiva and anoint water. Some people do Jalabhishek of Shiva at home and they install Shivalinga at home, but there are some rules which are very important to know.
By the way, Shiva is naive, the gods of the gods are very happy, but they become equally quick because they are simple, today we are telling you the rules of keeping Shivling, they are also mentioned in the Puranas as well as mentioned in other texts.
Home Shivling should not be bigger than thumb
Before installing the Shivling, you must see that the size of the Shivling should not be bigger than the thumb because it becomes necessary to get it installed. We also get mention of this in the Shiva Purana.
Abhishek by facing this direction
While consecrating the Shivling, your face should always be towards the north direction. Abhishek is not considered auspicious by facing towards the south and east.
Shivling should not remain dry
If you have set up a Shivling in your house, then always keep in mind that the Shivling should not remain dry. Water should be offered daily on the Shivling, as well as you should apply water for the consecration on it.
Install this Shivling at home
If you are keeping Shivling at home, then you can either keep Parad Shivling or you can also keep Narmadesh Shivling, they are considered auspicious, as well as suitable for keeping them at home.
Worship should be daily copy
The worship of the Shivling kept at home should be daily copy, it should be offered daily.
Do not use these utensils
If you have set up a Shivling at your house, then never do Jalabhishek on it with plastic or steel vessel. Always offer water with copper or brass utensils.
Shiva family should also keep with you
If the Shivling is installed at home, then do not forget that there should be a Shiva family. It is also very important to have Lord Ganesha and Mother Gauri in your temple.
Do not offer basil
Remember, if you worship Shiva at home, do not forget to offer Tulsi on Lord Shiva, it is considered prohibited in worship of Shiva.
Offer climbed water in pot
Collect the water offered on Shiva and put it in a pot. Never throw this water nor let it flow like this.