Shivling or Shiv Linga is a symbolic representation of Lord Shiva in Hinduism. It is a symbol of the formless, infinite nature of Shiva, the highly revered deity. It is found in almost every Indian home, used to offer prayers to the god. The Shiv Linga is depicted as an oval or cylindrical stone or pillar, often placed on a yoni base, which symbolises the feminine energy of Shakti. People often buy a Shiva lingam to keep in their home’s temple, but preparing one by yourself can be an enthralling and spiritually blissful experience that one must try. Using mud is a traditional way of making shivlings at home. With Sawan going on, making Shivling with your hands is something you must try. Below is a complete guide to make one yourself.
Material Required To Make the Shiv Linga At Home
Here are the basic materials required to make Shiv Linga at home this Sawan 2025:
Pottery wheel
- Mud (as required)
- Brush
- Flat sticks
- Sponge
- Black and white paint (optional)
Steps To Make the Shiv Linga At Home Using Mud
Follow the bellow-given steps to make the Shiv Linga at home using mud:
Step 1: Make The Base Of the Shiv Linga
Place the pottery wheel and take a small portion of mud. Make a circular, flat base using your fingers and place it at the centre of the wheel. Take some more mud and give it an inverted bottle shape, and place it on the base.
Step 2: Make The Yoni Base
Now, make the yoni base, or we can say a shape that resembles a diya, using mud. Place it on the inverted bottle shape and use your fingers to smooth the edges.
Step 3: Make a Cylindrical Stone or Pillar
Take some mud and give it the shape of a cylindrical stone or pillar using your fingers. Place it in the centre of the yoni base. Use a sponge to smooth out the rough edges.
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Step 4: Make a Snake Figurine Using Mud
This step requires a little skill and creativity. Make a snake figurine using mud and a little flat stick to give detailing like eyes and a mouth. Wrap it around the Shiv Linga like you see in the other Shivlings.
Step 5: Use the Brush To Give The Final Touch
Now that the mud shivling is complete, use a stick to give fine detail and a fine brush to polish it. Let it dry.
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Note: After the mud shivling has dried completely, you can paint it with black and white colours to give it a realistic touch. Place it in the puja corner of your home and perform the Sawan rituals.
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