Can You Keep a Shivling at Home? Shiv Purana Reveals the Right Rules, Best Shivling and Puja Tips

Can you keep a Shivling at home ? This is one of the most common questions devotees ask, especially during the holy month of Sawan when Lord Shiva is worshipped with great devotion. While some believe that keeping a Shivling at home is not advisable, Hindu scriptures present a different view. According to the Shiv Purana and Skanda Purana , a Shivling can be installed in a home temple if certain traditional guidelines are followed. From choosing the right type of Shivling to following the proper worship rituals, here is everything devotees should know.