Lingashtakam

Eight Verses in Praise of the Shiva Linga

About Lingashtakam

Lingashtakam is a devotional hymn composed of eight verses dedicated to the Shiva Linga, the sacred symbol representing Lord Shiva. Each verse describes different forms and manifestations of the divine linga, celebrating its supreme power and spiritual significance.

The word "Linga" means symbol or mark, and it represents the formless, eternal nature of Lord Shiva. Reciting Lingashtakam with devotion is believed to grant liberation (moksha) and fulfill all desires.

Lingashtakam Verses

Eight sacred verses praising the Shiva Linga

लिङ्गाष्टकम्

1
ब्रह्ममुरारिसुरार्चितलिङ्गं निर्मलभासितशोभितलिङ्गम् ।
जन्मजदुःखविनाशकलिङ्गं तत् प्रणमामि सदाशिवलिङ्गम् ॥ 1॥

2
देवमुनिप्रवरार्चितलिङ्गं कामदहं करुणाकरलिङ्गम् ।
रावणदर्पविनाशनलिङ्गं तत् प्रणमामि सदाशिवलिङ्गम् ॥ 2॥

3
सर्वसुगन्धिसुलेपितलिङ्गं बुद्धिविवर्धनकारणलिङ्गम् ।
सिद्धसुरासुरवन्दितलिङ्गं तत् प्रणमामि सदाशिवलिङ्गम् ॥ 3॥

4
कनकमहामणिभूषितलिङ्गं फणिपतिवेष्टितशोभितलिङ्गम् ।
दक्षसुयज्ञविनाशनलिङ्गं तत् प्रणमामि सदाशिवलिङ्गम् ॥ 4॥

5
कुङ्कुमचन्दनलेपितलिङ्गं पङ्कजहारसुशोभितलिङ्गम् ।
सञ्चितपापविनाशनलिङ्गं तत् प्रणमामि सदाशिवलिङ्गम् ॥ 5॥

6
देवगणार्चितसेवितलिङ्गं भावैर्भक्तिभिरेव च लिङ्गम् ।
दिनकरकोटिप्रभाकरलिङ्गं तत् प्रणमामि सदाशिवलिङ्गम् ॥ 6॥

7
अष्टदलोपरिवेष्टितलिङ्गं सर्वसमुद्भवकारणलिङ्गम् ।
अष्टदरिद्रविनाशनलिङ्गं तत् प्रणमामि सदाशिवलिङ्गम् ॥ 7॥

8
सुरगुरुसुरवरपूजितलिङ्गं सुरवनपुष्पसदार्चितलिङ्गम् ।
परात्परं परमात्मकलिङ्गं तत् प्रणमामि सदाशिवलिङ्गम् ॥ 8॥

॥ फलश्रुति ॥

लिङ्गाष्टकमिदं पुण्यं यः पठेत् शिवसन्निधौ ।
शिवलोकमवाप्नोति शिवेन सह मोदते

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Eight Sacred Lingas Mentioned

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Brahma Murari Linga

Worshipped by Brahma and Vishnu

Sura Surar Linga

Praised by gods and demons

📿

Guruvarar Linga

Venerated by great teachers

🙏

Pujit Linga

Worshipped with devotion

💎

Kanakar Linga

Made of gold and precious materials

Divya Linga

Divine and celestial form

🌟

Mukti Linga

Granter of liberation

🔱

Shiva Linga

The supreme form of Shiva

Benefits of Recitation

Moksha (Liberation)

Leads to spiritual liberation

Remove Sins

Destroys sins of many births

Divine Protection

Shields from all evils

Health & Longevity

Promotes long and healthy life

Prosperity

Brings wealth and success

Family Peace

Ensures harmony at home

How to Recite Lingashtakam

1

Preparation

Take bath and wear clean clothes. Sit facing East or North.

2

Offerings

Light a lamp and incense. Offer flowers, bilva leaves, and water.

3

Recitation

Recite all 8 verses with full concentration. Can repeat 1, 3, 7, or 11 times.

4

Conclusion

Perform aarti and accept prasad with devotion.

Best Times for Recitation

🌅

Morning (Brahma Muhurta)

4:00 AM - 6:00 AM - Most auspicious time

📅

Every Monday

Throughout the day, especially during puja time

🌙

Pradosh Kaal

1.5 hours before sunset on Trayodashi

Maha Shivaratri

Throughout the night - most powerful

📝 Important Information

    • Lingashtakam recited daily during morning aarti at 5:00 AM

    • Special recitation on Mondays at 6:00 PM

    • Text available in Sanskrit, Hindi, English, and regional languages

    • Audio and video recordings available at temple store

    • Group recitation organized on Pradosh days