Mahashivaratri 2025: Which Shivling to Worship for Specific Benefits ?

The biggest festival for the devotees of Lord Bhole Nath, Mahashivaratri, will be celebrated on 26th February 2025. This year, the significance of Mahashivaratri 2025 is enhanced as the Mahakumbh is being held in Prayagraj, with the final Shahi Snan place on Mahashivaratri itself. During this time, people perform special abhisheks (ritualistic bathing) of Lord Shiva to fulfill their desires. Here, We will share with you which Shivling to worship for specific benefits during Mahashivaratri 2025, and also highlight the special rules for Shiv worship.

Rules for Shiv Worship on Mahashivaratri 2025

1. On Mahashivaratri 2025, you can observe a fast to please Lord Shiva. During this fast, avoid onions, garlic, meat, and alcohol. Be sure to visit a temple and offer your prayers to Lord Shiva daily.

2. Offer bel leaves and seasonal fruits as bhog (offering) to Lord Shiva.

3. Do not use tulsi leaves, turmeric, ketaki flowers, sindoor, conch, or coconut in the worship of Lord Shiva.

4. Reciting the Rudra Sukt or Rudrashtadhyayi will be beneficial.

5. You may also chant any of Lord Shiva’s mantras on Mahashivaratri for blessings.

Shivlings and Their Benefits on Mahashivaratri 2025

Lord Shiva is known to be easily pleased. Even by worshiping a mud Shivling, one can receive immense rewards. However, if you choose a specific Shivling for a specific benefit, you may receive desired results like wealth, prosperity, and fulfillment of wishes.

Types of Shivlings and Their Benefits to worship on Mahashivaratri 2025

Parada Shivling – Parada Shivling is considered to be the physical form of Lord Shiva. Worshiping it enhances business, brings prosperity, and provides happiness and peace.
Gold Shivling – Worshiping a gold Shivling increases wealth. You may consider worshiping a gold Shivling on Mahashivaratri 2025.
Mishri Shivling – Worshiping a Shivling made of sugar crystals ensures good health.
Pearl Shivling – Worshiping a pearl Shivling brings peace of mind and stability in life.
Diamond Shivling – A diamond Shivling provides longevity and wealth. It also brings the blessings of the planet Venus.
Topaz Shivling – Worshiping a topaz Shivling enhances good fortune and brings blessings from the planet Jupiter.
Sapphire Shivling – A sapphire Shivling helps in career and business advancement.
Crystal Shivling – Worshiping a crystal Shivling fulfills all desires.
Garnet Shivling – A garnet Shivling is beneficial for removing enemies.
Silver Shivling – Worshiping a silver Shivling on Mahashivaratri 2025 brings blessings from ancestors.
Copper Shivling – A copper Shivling promotes health benefits and longevity.
Brass Shivling – A brass Shivling helps in the attainment of happiness.
Bronze Shivling – Worshiping a bronze Shivling brings fame and success in life.
Iron Shivling – An iron Shivling helps to alleviate the effects of Saturn’s malefic influence and removes enemies.
Bamboo Shivling – Worshiping a bamboo Shivling leads to the growth of progeny.
Chili, Peepal Powder, Ginger, and Salt Shivling – This Shivling is used in tantric rituals for gaining siddhi (spiritual powers).
Flower Shivling – Worshiping a flower Shivling leads to the acquisition of a house.
Fruit Shivling – Worshiping a fruit Shivling leads to increased productivity.
Wheat Flour Shivling – When you create a Shivling using equal parts of barley, wheat, and rice flour and worship it, it brings prosperity.
Black Gram Flour Shivling – Worshiping a black gram flour Shivling removes the malefic effects of Saturn and strengthens marital relationships.
Butter Shivling – Worshiping a butter Shivling helps in the fulfillment of wishes. On Mahashivaratri 2025, this also makes Lord Krishna happy.
Jaggery Shivling – Worshiping a jaggery Shivling fills your life with abundance and wealth.
Ash Shivling – Worshiping an ash Shivling leads to spiritual powers and achievements.
Curd Shivling – Worshiping a curd Shivling ensures happiness, wealth, and prosperity.
Amla Shivling – Worshiping an amla Shivling removes diseases and sorrows.
Camphor Shivling – A camphor Shivling brings spiritual peace and advancement.
Durva Shivling – Worshiping a Durva Shivling removes the fear of accidents and death.
Peepal Wood Shivling – Worshiping a Peepal wood Shivling brings blessings from Lord Vishnu. On Mahashivaratri 2025, you should perform this worship to please Lord Vishnu.