Why is shivling half Parikrama?

Although there are many people who do full-circle Parikrama of the Shivlinga, according to Shivpuran, only a half-parikrama should be carried out. This is because Shiva is Anadi and Anant himself.

Why is milk in copper vessel is not offered to Lord Shiva?

For offering a water, milk or curd should be a copper pot. Milk, curd or Panchamrit should never be poured in utensil made of Bronze, as this is equal to wine. Fingers should also not be put in water, milk and ghee etc., because the touching of nails makes these things inauspicious.

Why there is turtle in Shiva temple?

In few temples , we see Even a Turtle placed in front of Shiv linga. The reason may be Turtle represents Lord Vishnu’s kurma Avatar, thus indicating that Shiva and Vishnu are one and the same. The other reason may be , How a turtle closes itself into a shell , and is strong as a mountain in the outer side.

Why is Nandi always outside Shiva temple?

The poison in the throat is always a burning sensation for lord Shiva. Then he ordered Nandi to sit in front of him and blow some air on to his throat. The air blown on to his throat relieves him from the burning sensation.

Can we apply kumkum to Lord Shiva?

Haldi (Turmeric) and Kumkum Though Haldi and Kumkum are offered to every god, it should never be offered to Lord Shiva. Haldi is used as an ingredient to enhance beauty and Shiva is said to be a saint who stays away from worldly pleasures.

Why do temples have tortoises?

3- Kachapeshwara (tortoise shaped) temple in south India dedicated to Lord Shiva -According to popular legend Lord Vishnu in form of tortoise wanted to please Lord Shiva and worshiped him in order to achieve ultimate liberation.

Why did Nandi cursed Ravana?

After the victory, Ravana was returning to Lanka in the Pushpaka Vimana (the flying chariot stolen from Kubera), when he spotted a beautiful place. However, the chariot could not fly over it. Enraged by the insult to his lord, Nandi cursed Ravana that monkeys would destroy him.