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, made of mercury. Tamil Siddhas carved Shiva Lingam from solidified mercury. Th
e process of solidification of mercury is the secret process enunciated by Tamil
Siddhas. In Tamil, mercury is called Pada-rasam and the Shiva Lingam made using
pada-rasam is called Rasalingam. In Sanskrit, mercury is called Parad and the S
hiva Lingam made using parad is called Parad Lingam. Rasalingams or Parad Lingam
s are consecrated in Hindu Shiva temples, Ashrams and other places of worships.
Contents
1 Siddhic Wisdom
2 Masilamaniswara Temple, Thirumullaivoyal
3 Shiva Temple, Vishakapatnam
4 Siddha Ashram, Ujjain
5 Dhyanalinga and Theerthakund, Coimbatore
6 Sri Dattashram, Anksapoor Village,velpoor mandal, nizamabad dist, Andhra p
radesh
7 Paradeswar Temple in Dharamgarh
8 References
Siddhic Wisdom
Shiva puja must be performed with linga. Linga worship constitute the very essen
ce of Shiva theology. The Shiva symbol linga is considered as formless. The Rasa
lingam has a place in the worship of Shiva.[1][2] Although mercury comes under c
lassification of a metal, it is in semi liquid form. Tamil Siddhas identified me
rcury as Shiva s metal (Shivadhatu). According to Siddha alchemy, mercury is the r
epresentation of male (Shiva) form and the chemical element sulfur associated in
the solidification process considered as the representation of female (Shakti o
r Gauri, consort of Shiva) form.[3] There are various Siddha processes formulate
d in the solidification of mercury. The processes are painful and may require se
veral hours and even days to complete. The resulting solidified mercury is enhan
ced with vital divine properties and it attain its very holy and beneficial effe
cts when it is solidified and carved as Shiva Lingam. It is believed that the wo
rship of Rasalingam or Parad Lingam promotes health and longevity.
Masilamaniswara Temple, Thirumullaivoyal
Kodiyidai Amman Sametha Masilamaniswara Temple, Thirumullaivoyal
Kodiyidai Amman Sametha Masilamaniswara Temple is situated at Thirumullaivoyal,
a small town forming part of west Chennai and the temple is 2 km away from Ambat
tur. The prime deity Shiva at this temple was incarnated by the hymns of Sundara
r, Ramalinga Adigalar and Arunagirinathar. A Rasalingam is installed in the seco
nd corridor near sanctum sanctorum of Shiva. The huge Shiva Linga in the sanctum
sanctorum is covered with sandal paste. Every year in the month of Chittirai(Ma
r-Apr), on Sadaya nakshatra(Sadayam star), the Santhana kappu (Sandal paste cove
r)is refurbished with Veru kappu. This is believed to be the treatment for the b
lood that oozed out of the deity because of the king's attack.[4]
Shiva Temple, Vishakapatnam
Lord Shiva
Shiva temple is located in Visakhapatnam (also known as Vizag and Waltair), the
second largest city in Andhra Pradesh. The temple is situated on Rama Krishna Be
ach road. The uniqueness of this Siva Temple is its Rasalingam, which is made of
a 10 kg single stone.[5]
Siddha Ashram, Ujjain
Siddha Ashram is located near to Harsiddhi Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, Ind
ia. The area contains a temple, meditation chamber and gardens, and attracts hun
dreds visitors seeking spiritual enlightenment each year.[citation needed]