Banalingam Shivling: A Sacred Symbol of Lord Shiva

Name: Banalinga Shivling Shila
Name of Deity: Lord Shiva
Bhuta (Tatwa): Calcium Carbonate (bones)

The Banalinga Shivling also known as Banashankari Shivlinga, is a sacred symbol that holds immense significance in Hindu mythology and worship. Rare Banalingam/ Banalinga Shivling is the most powerful Shivling in the whole world. Banalinga is the self-existent mark or sign of God because it is discovered in nature and not carved or crafted by human hands. This Shivling is basically of white or light pale color with some impressions (holy marking) on it. As the Banalinga Shivling is the most powerful shivling thus it should be worshiped daily. It is considered a manifestation of Lord Shiva, the supreme deity of Shaivism. The Banalingam Shivlinga has a unique appearance and is believed to possess powerful spiritual energies. The Banalingam products are delivered to the customers after proper energization & pran pratishtha. Therefore all the devotees are requested to forward their date, time & place of birth while ordering Shila, so that the proper energization & pran pratishtha could be done on their names before the dispatch of the product.

Origin and Significance of Banalingam

The Banalinga is basically made of human bones which have been fossilized over thousands of years been inside the river ganga. The Hindus for time immemorial ( thousands of years) have been offering the ashes or the Asthies of their deceased relatives after last rites ( antim sanskar) in River Ganges. The banalingams are usually transparent, white or pale coloured, as the human bones are white in color. Whenever a light is thrown on the banalingam from back side these banalingams glow with very high intensity. When you test this banalingam you will get the composition of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) which is the main ingredient of human bones. After many thousand years, the fossils of human bones (asthis) have taken the shape of the Shivling and it is called Banalinga or Banalingam Shivling. Banalingam Shivling represents Sivah - The One who is Eternally Pure. In Him can never be any contamination of the imperfection of Tamas & Rajas. Non-apprehension of Reality is Tamas and misapprehensions of Reality constitute the Rajas. In Reality Itself there can be neither of them. He is Brahman & He is Siva, so the Upanishad declares of the Absolute Oneness, which is Vishnu.

As Lord Shiva is the supreme destroyer of evil & shows his body covered with ashes (bhasma, vibhuti). Thus all the evils & negative energy leaves the place where lord shiva is present. He wears the garland of human skulls thats why the Banalingam Shivling is his favorite Shivling to Him and is immensely powerful.

Benefits of Worshiping Rare Banalingam/ Banalinga Shila

- For early marriage and a good life partner.
- To increase the family harmony and the environment of the house and the workplace.
- For good health, peace, prosperity and mental peace.
- To fulfill wishes, peaceful environment & harmony in the family.

Symbolism and Features of Banalingam

The Banalingam Shivlinga has distinctive features that carry symbolic significance. It is usually made of black stone, representing Lord Shivas attribute of tamas (darkness) and his transcendence beyond material existence. The shape of the lingam symbolizes the union of the divine masculine and feminine energies which represent the eternal cycle of creation, preservation and dissolution. Devotees believe that the Banalingam radiates divine energy and has the power to bestow blessings, spiritual growth and liberation. It is considered as a symbol of Lord Shivas cosmic consciousness and his eternal presence in the universe.

Worship and Rituals of Banalingam

The worship of the Banalingam Shivlinga involves elaborate rituals and practices. Devotees offer flowers, milk, holy water, fruits and other sacred items to the lingam as a mark of reverence. They chant sacred mantras and perform abhishekam (ritual bathing) using water, milk, honey, ghee, and other auspicious substances. The Narmada River holds immense importance during the worship of the Banalingam Shivlinga. It is believed that taking a dip in the holy river and offering water from the river during the rituals enhances the spiritual benefits. The Narmada Parikrama, a pilgrimage around the Narmada River, is considered a sacred journey to seek Lord Shivas blessings and purification of the soul.

Devotees believe that sincere devotion and proper rituals can invoke the divine presence of Lord Shiva in the Banalingam Shivling. It is believed that through regular worship, one can attain spiritual growth, liberation and ultimately unite with the supreme consciousness.

Why Worship Banalinga Shivling?

This Banalinga Shivling is the symbol of auspiciousness. It is sakshat "Shiva" and it takes the devotee to spiritualism besides giving him prosperity and mental peace. Banalinga or Banalinam Shivaling is extremely attractive, very exotic, powerful, auspicious, brilliant, emits very high radiance and has an extraordinarily high energy level.

The Banalinga, as a divine aniconic symbol for worship, is held in reverence by the Smartha Brahmins & Shaivites, to the same extent as the Shaligram Shila is held in reverence by the Vaishnavites. This Shila is extremely smooth, small-sized, perfectly shaped, cold to touch and has flawless impressions which make it a very unique Banalinga Shivlinga Shila. Banalingam Shivling is the most powerful Shivlinga in the whole world and the Shaligram Shivling is the second most powerful Shivling. Whereas Parad Shivling comes after Banalinga Shivling & Shaligram Shivling. Crystal or Sphatik Shivling is the 4th powerful Shivling & after that Narmadeshwar or Narmada Shivling is most powerful.

Ingredients required for abhishek procedure of Banalinga Shivling

- Panchgavya (Water, Milk, Curd, Ghee, Honey)
- Any one Fruit Juice (Coconut water, Ganne ka Ras, Anar Juice)

Abhishek Procedure of Banalinga Shivling

Devotees can do abhishek of Shaligram Shila once or twice a week as per convenience and the detailed of abhishek procedure of Shaligram Shila is given below

- Bath Banalinga Shivling with water
- Offer all abhishekam liquid one by one which are Panchgavya (Water, Milk, Curd, Ghee, Honey) and any one Fruit Juice (Coconut water, Ganne ka Ras, Anar Juice)
- Now wipe off Banalinga Shivling with a clean cloth and place it on pedestal

Ingredients required for Worship procedure of Banalinga Shivling

- gandaki river water/ gangajal
- clean cloth
- sandal paste
- tulsi leaf, bel patra, bel fruit, dhatura & bhang
- Dhoop & Agarbatti
- sweet, fruits and other eatable
- a picture of deity related to Banalinga Shivling

Worship Procedure of Banalinga Shivling

- First of all place the Banalinga Shivling on a metal plate
- Sit facing east direction
- Bath the Banalinga Shivling with gandaki river water/ gangajal
- Wipe it off with clean cloth
- Apply tika of sandal paste on the Shila and place one tulsi leaf on the Shaligra Shila so the tulsi rests on the Shila nicely - Chant mantra of god/ goddess
- Show Dhoop/ Agarbatti to Banalinga Shivling
- Offer some sweet, fruits and other eatable to the Shila
- Speak out your wish loudly in front of the Shila
- The Banalinga Shivling will be sent after performing Mahapuja and energization.

Why Buy Banalinga Shivling From Shaligram Shala

The Banalingam products are delivered to the customers after proper energization & pran pratishtha. Therefore all the devotees are requested to forward their date, time & place of birth while ordering Shila, so that the proper energization & pran pratishtha could be done on their names before the dispatch of the product.

Associated Chakra Planet & Products

If the above Banalingam Ji is worshipped along with the following items, the power of this product increases manifolds times more. If you buy any of these items, we shall energize that item during your puja so that these will give you very good results. We will energize and also do Abhimantram of that item.

Chakra - Vishudha Chakra is balanced by worshipping this Banalingam Shila. Chakra is seven centers of religious energy in the human body. Chakras are the circular vortexes of power that are situated in seven different points on the spinal column, and all the seven chakras are related to the different organs and glands within the body. These chakras are responsible for disturbing life energy.

Planet - Jupitor (Guru) is associated with this Banalingam. According to the Vedic astrology, all the nine planets in your horoscope (Kundali) affect the course of life i.e. marriage, career, health, finances etc. The movement of these planets in the horoscope forms yogas or doshas (negative influences). Due to these Navagraha doshas, people face various obstacles & hindrances in their life. In order to minimize and negate the malefic doshas or malefic influence of these planets, we perform various Pujas & Yagnas.

Rudraksha - 11 Mukhi , 2 Mukhi & 16 Mukhi are also worshipped along with this Banalingam. By doing so the power of this product increases manifolds times more. Shaligram Shala offers certified Rudraksh sourced from Nepal & Java (Indonesia). These Rudraksh Bracelet & Malas are genuine & real and can work as a cure for a wide variety of diseases including chronic headaches, allergies & skin problems, backaches & digestive problems, depression & insomnia and also several kinds of emotional problems. You can purchase online Rudraksha, Shaligram, gemstones, Vastu products, Puja & Yagnas, meditation accessories, bracelets, Malas and spiritual books & CDs.

Gemstone - Wearing Yellow Sapphire (Peela Pukhraj) gemstone along with this Banalingam gives results quickly. Gemstones also known as gems, precious stones, semi-precious stones, Vedic gemstones, Jyotish gemstones are one of the most beautiful & exotic minerals with elegant appearance & color. Gems or Gemstones Jewelleries are extensively used for healing and self-empowerment. There are different types of gems with different prices. The price of gemstones depends on the quality of minerals & availability.

Murtis & Idols - You should also worship Shiva Murtis & Idols along with the Banalingam. shaligram.com is one of the leading websites which deals in very high quality and rare Murtis & Idols made of makrana marbles & brass. The Pranpratisthit Murtis are actual live Murties and bestow the devotee with longevity, protection against sudden accidents and thefts.

Yantra - Worshipping Shiva Yantra along with the above Banalingam gives accurate results. Yantra established the vibration of large resonance or amplitude with the benefic energy of the cosmos. These vibrations generate contact with highly elevated energies and help to enhance the spirituality within and attain spiritual course of conduct in our daily lives. It also increases the intensity of prayer & makes our thoughts more influential & strong.

Puja - Performing Shiva Puja Mantra Japa & Yagna gives you very good results. Shaligram Shala Puja and Yagna Services is the most trusted brand for online Hindu pujas and yajna services providers. Our Managing Director of Shaligram Shala Sh. Rajeev Krishna Dasa who is Initiated in Gaudiya Sampradaya has been performing very big pujas like Ati Rudra Puja with 108 priests, Laksh Chandi puja and Yagna with 1100 priests, Satchandi Yagna, Ganesha Laxmi Saraswati pujas, Laxmi Narayana Pujas, Shiva Durga Pujas, Sudarshana Homam, Dasha Mahavidya Pujas, Nav Durga pujas, Navagraha poojas etc.