Guest guest Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 How should we circumambulate the pindi?Circumambulations of Shiva are done in the shape of a half-moon. The channelwhich runs northwards towards som (the moon) from the Shalunka (base of thelinga) till the boundary of the temple is called the Somsutra. Whencircumambulating, one should begin from the left side and continue till thechannel of the Shalunka from where the water offered during the ritualisticbathing (known as Abhishek) flows. Without crossing it one should complete acircumambul-ation by moving in the reverse direction upto the other side of thechannel. This rule applies only if the Shivalinga is installed or created by man; itdoes not apply to a Swayambhu or a Chala-linga (kept in the house). The flow ofa Shalunka is not crossed as there is flow of energy in it. While walking around it,there is space between the legs. As a result, formation of semen and the fivevayus (also known as internal vital energies) are adversely affected. Regards A.SrinivasanEshwari Computers#15, Pattalamma Temple StreetBasavangudi, Bangalore - 560 004Cal: 41312207, 93412-11246 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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