What type of Lingam is worshipped by Brahma, Murari and the Suras?

The Lingam that is worshipped by Brahma, Murari, and the Suras is the Nirmala Bhasita Shobhita Lingam, which destroys the sorrow of birth.

Which Lingam destroys desires and Ravana's pride?

The Lingam that destroys desires and Ravana's pride is the one worshipped by the best of Devas and Munis, and is the compassionate Lingam.

Which Lingam increases intelligence and is adorned with fragrances?

The Lingam that increases intelligence and is well-anointed with all fragrances is worshipped by Siddhas, Suras, and Asuras.

Which Lingam destroys accumulated sins?

The Lingam that is anointed with saffron and sandalwood paste and beautifully adorned with lotus garlands destroys accumulated sins.

What benefit does one get by reciting the Lingashtakam near Shiva?

By reciting this sacred Lingashtakam near Shiva, one attains Shiva's abode and rejoices with Shiva.

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brahmamurārisurārcita liṅgaṁ
nirmalabhāsitaśōbhita liṅgam |
janmajaduḥkhavināśaka liṅgaṁ
tatpraṇamāmi sadā śiva liṅgam || 1 ||

dēvamunipravarārcita liṅgaṁ
kāmadahaṁ karuṇākara liṅgam |
rāvaṇadarpavināśana liṅgaṁ
tatpraṇamāmi sadā śiva liṅgam || 2 ||

sarvasugandhasulēpita liṅgaṁ
buddhivivardhanakāraṇa liṅgam |
siddhasurāsuravandita liṅgaṁ
tatpraṇamāmi sadā śiva liṅgam || 3 ||

kanakamahāmaṇibhūṣita liṅgaṁ
phaṇipativēṣṭitaśōbhita liṅgam |
dakṣasuyajñavināśana liṅgaṁ
tatpraṇamāmi sadā śiva liṅgam || 4 ||

kuṅkumacandanalēpita liṅgaṁ
paṅkajahārasuśōbhita liṅgam |
sañcitapāpavināśana liṅgaṁ
tatpraṇamāmi sadā śiva liṅgam || 5 ||

dēvagaṇārcitasēvita liṅgaṁ
bhāvairbhaktibhirēva ca liṅgam |
dinakarakōṭiprabhākara liṅgaṁ
tatpraṇamāmi sadā śiva liṅgam || 6 ||

aṣṭadalōparivēṣṭita liṅgaṁ
sarvasamudbhavakāraṇa liṅgam |
aṣṭadaridravināśana liṅgaṁ
tatpraṇamāmi sadā śiva liṅgam || 7 ||

suragurusuravarapūjita liṅgaṁ
suravanapuṣpasadārcita liṅgam |
parātparaṁ paramātmaka liṅgaṁ [** paramapadaṁ **]
tatpraṇamāmi sadā śiva liṅgam || 8 ||

liṅgāṣṭakamidaṁ puṇyaṁ yaḥ paṭhēcchivasannidhau |
śivalōkamavāpnōti śivēna saha mōdatē ||

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