Spatik Shivling

Spatik Shivling is a sacred and revered object of worship in Hinduism, specifically for devotees of Lord Shiva. It is a representation of the divine, a form of the lingam carved from Spatik, or natural clear quartz crystal.

What It Is

Spatik (Crystal Quartz): This is a form of pure, transparent quartz, a natural stone known for its clarity and transparency. In Hinduism, Spatik is considered a flawless, pure, and sacred stone, representing the unmanifest, formless aspect of the divine.
Shivling (Lingam): The Shivling is a symbolic representation of Lord Shiva, the ultimate reality, and the creative energy of the universe. It is a symbol of cosmic consciousness and the union of the divine masculine and feminine energies.

Where It Is Found

The crystal quartz used to create Spatik Shivlings is found in various parts of the world, including India, Brazil, and the Himalayan region. The most highly prized Spatik is often sourced from the Himalayan mountains, where it is believed to have been charged with the pristine spiritual energy of the sacred peaks.

Use of It

The Spatik Shivling is primarily used as a central object of worship in personal altars, homes, and temples. The worship, known as Shivling Puja or Abhishek, involves rituals such as bathing the Shivling with sacred substances like water, milk, honey, and ghee, offering Bael leaves (a sacred offering to Shiva), flowers, and incense, and reciting Shiva mantras such as "Om Namah Shivaya."