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Banalinga

बाणलिङ्ग
Also known as: Bānalinga, Narmada Linga, Svayambhu Linga

About

Naturally occurring stone lingas found in the Narmada River, worshipped as self-manifested (svayambhu) forms of Shiva. Considered the most sacred lingas for worship. Each banalinga has unique shapes and markings.

Attributes

Self-manifestedShiva formNarmada riverAniconic

Symbols

Elliptical stoneNatural markings

Associated Mantras

Om Namaḥ Śivāya
Linga Ashtakam

Festivals

Maha Shivaratri

Scriptures

Shiva PuranaNarmada Mahatmya

Regions Worshipped

Pan-IndiaNarmada region

Iconography

Smooth elliptical stones with natural markings. Vary in size and color.