Benefits of Worship of Different Kinds of Shivling

The Shivling is unarguably one the most sacred and revered Hindu religious symbols. The Shivling, which is representative symbol of the immense and immeasurable energy of Shiva and the Shiva Tattva, is present in most Hindu households.  In this post, I have described the main benefits of worshiping different kinds of Shivling, which are made using different metals, alloys and even food-stuff.

Hastidanta or Ivory Shivling – Rising in life to become a Senapati or Military Commander
Tamba or Copper Shivling – Health and Long-life
Pital or Brass Shivling – Fulfilling of ones desires, favors and satisfaction
Suvarna or Gold Shivling – Attaining Satyaloka[the plane of truthfulness] and Laxmi[wealth, money and abundance]
Spathik or Crystal Shivling- Manorath Siddhi or the Fulfillment of Desires and Accomplishment of Goals.
Loha or Iron Shivling- Destruction of enemies, Suppression of Rivals and Competitors
Chandi or Silver Shivling – Gain of status or high office, land and property and Progress of Ancestors
Gandha Shivling – Soubhagya Prapti or Good Fortune
Anaj Ke Atta Ka or Grains Flour Shivling – Satisfaction, Happiness and Destruction of Diseases and Aliments.
Kasha or Bronze Shivling – Name, Fame and Popularity
Shisha or Lead Shivling- Long-life
Parad or Mercury Shivling – All round Prosperity, Wealth and Good Fortune
Urad Atta or Black Gram Flour – Gain of Women
Makhan or Butter Shivling – Happiness and Peace of Mind
Cow Butter Shivling – Eradication of Diseases and Ailments
Gud or Jaggery Shivling – Gain of Food and Food Grains

The information on the benefits of worshiping different types of Shivling is found in many Hindu religious texts. It is also likely that some of this information is based upon the personal experiences of some Shiv Bhakts and the benefits they personally derived from the worship of a particular type of Shivling.